Sen. Griffo hosting electronics recycling drop-off

New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome, announced today that he is partnering with the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation to hold an electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 27.  

The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center at 80 Leland Avenue Extension in Utica. The public may drop off electronics such as TVs, computers and other electronics. For a full list of acceptable items, visit www.ohswa.org

Confidata will also be on hand to shred up to three boxes, per car, of confidential documents (no commercial shredding will be accepted). The state Department of Environmental Conservation will be collecting unused or unwanted prescription medications (no sharps or needles).   

"This is an important opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted electronics, medications and papers," Sen. Griffo said. "I thank the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation for again partnering with me for this upcoming event."

Previous recycling events hosted by Sen. Griffo have resulted in more than 600,000 lbs. of electronics being recycled.   

Here are the details for Sen. Griffo’s latest e-waste recycling event:   

WHO: State Sen. Joseph Griffo, Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation.  

WHAT: The public is invited to drop off electronics like TVs, computers, and other electronics for free and safe disposal; confidential documents to be shredded (up to 3 boxes per vehicle); and old or expired prescription drugs (no sharps or needles).    

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27. 

WHERE: Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center, 80 Leland Avenue Extension, Utica.    

NOTE TO MEDIA: These events are very well attended by the public and the piles of items collected offer good visuals for media purposes. All media are encouraged to stop by.