To help reduce the amount of dangerous e-waste in our landfills, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh has partnered with Girl Scout Gold Award Candidate Joan Olivero to host a Cord Collection Drive. Residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted or unused cords, cables, and wires at Town Halls North and South from October 1st through October 15th.
“Disposing of cords, cables, wires, and other electronic devices through regular garbage or recycle collection is extremely dangerous, as e-waste contaminates our environment, has been linked to health issues in humans and animals, and affects the safety of food production,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “Unfortunately, e-waste is the world’s fastest growing solid waste stream and is predicted to double by 2050, which is why our community must take action to reduce e-waste.”
While the Town already invites residents to bring e-waste to the Solid Waste Disposal Complex in Old Bethpage, this partnership will make disposal even more convenient. From October 1-15, e-waste collection boxes will be available between 9:00AM and 4:45PM at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay) and Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa).
“I am so proud to partner with Joan as she completes her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, Cord Clutter Connection. She has identified a critical issue facing our town and is actively working to introduce sustainable solutions.” Councilwoman Walsh added. “Only 5% of eligible Girl Scouts work to earn their Gold Award, making Joan’s accomplishment even more inspirational.”
To learn more about this Gold Award Project, please visit www.cordclutterconnection.com. For additional information about the collection at Town Hall, please call (516) 624-6380.