Senator Griffo sponsoring electronic recycling drop-off Saturday, October 22

ONEIDA COUNTY- New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, announced today that he is partnering with the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata, the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Oneida County Sewer District to hold an electronics recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 22.

"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, the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Oneida County Sewer District for again partnering with me for this upcoming event."

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.

A full list of acceptable items can be found here.

Confidata also will be on hand to shred up to three boxes, per car, of confidential documents.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Oneida County Sewer District will be collecting unused or unwanted prescription medications (no sharps or needles).   

Image courtesy via the office of New York State Senator Joe Griffo.