Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty announced today that the Department of Sanitation will be sponsoring its latest series of electronics and used clothing collection events in September where New York City residents can recycle unwanted electronic items and donate gently used clothing and linens to a local charitable organization.

"Whenever you have electronic equipment or old clothing you no longer need, it is always better to arrange for these to be reused or recycled rather than thrown away. The events are a great opportunity to put your old unwanted electronic equipment and gently used clothing and linens to good use," Commissioner Doherty said.

Since 2004, when the DSNY began hosting these drop-off events, New Yorkers have dropped off over 1.3 million pounds of electronic equipment, over 4,500 pounds of cell phones, and over 350,000 pounds of used clothing and linens at special events.
The events will be held rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:

BRONX LOCATION

Sunday, September 16th
Bronx - Lehman College
North Lot on Goulden Avenue, South of Bedford Park West.

OTHER CITY LOCATIONS

Saturday, September 8th
Staten Island Mall - Staten Island
Parking Lot F near main entrance, 2655 Richmond Avenue.

Sunday, September 9th
Manhattan - Union Square, North Plaza
Southeast corner of 17th Street and Broadway; cars enter at 16th Street and Union Square West.

Saturday, September 29th
Queens - St. John's University
Alumni Hall Parking Lot, corner of Utopia Parkway and Union Turnpike, cars enter at Gate 3 on Union Turnpike and 80th Road.

Sunday, September 30th
Brooklyn - Keyspan Park
Surf Avenue and 19th Street, take Cropsey Avenue exit off the Belt Parkway

The events are being held with the assistance of Goodwill Industries and the Lower East Side Ecology Center with support from event sponsors Best Buy, Intel and Toshiba. Other partners include Herbert Lehman College; the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation; St. John's University; and Staten Island Mall/General Growth Properties.

If you can't make it to the September events, the Department encourages New Yorkers to donate unwanted clothing and other household items in good condition, to their local thrift stores or nonprofit organizations.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

The Department will be collecting old or non-working computer equipment, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and cell phones from NYC residents at each event. New Yorkers can bring up to five pieces of old or non-working electronic equipment to any event.

All makes and models are accepted and drop off is free. The first 100 people to drop off electronics at each event will receive a $5 Best Buy gift card. All electronic equipment will be recycled.

"While electronic devices are safe to use in the home or office, they do pose an environmental risk when improperly discarded," said Commissioner Doherty.

For more information on other disposal options or where to donate working
electronic equipment,
visit www.nyc.gov/nycwasteless/electronics.

CLOTHING AND LINENS DONATIONS

In an effort to reduce waste by capturing reusable textiles that would otherwise be thrown away, the Department, through the assistance of Goodwill Industries, is sponsoring a clothing and linens donation drive at each event.

Clothing and linens accepted for donation include; pants, dresses, shirts, sweaters, shoes, handbags, belts, blankets, towels, sheets, curtains, and tablecloths. All items should be placed in plastic bags and tied securely to avoid moisture contamination.

If you can't make it to the clothing donation drives, the Department encourages New Yorkers to donate unwanted clothing and other household items in good condition to their local thrift stores or nonprofit organizations.

For information on where to donate,
see www.nyc.gov/nycwasteless/donate.

For more information about the events,
visit www.nyc.gov/nycwasteless or call 3-1-1.

If you have additional questions, contact

Tracy A. McDermott
Director of Community Services
Office of Bronx Borough President
Adolfo Carrión, Jr.
851 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451