Sen. Griffo hosting electronics recycling drop-off
April 24, 2025
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 26.
The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center at 824 Sewage Plant Road 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).
Additionally, unused and/or unwanted cellphones will also be collected for donation to Cell Phones for Soldiers to help military members and veterans connect with their families and loved ones.
"This is an important opportunity to safely and properly dispose of unwanted electronics, medications and paper," 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 (no commercial shredding will be accepted); old or expired prescription drugs (no sharps or needles); and unwanted and/or unused cell phones will be collected for Cell Phones For Soldiers.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26.
WHERE: Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center, 824 Sewage Plant Road, 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.
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