CITY EXPANDS ELECTRONICS RECYCLING PROGRAM

In addition to accepting TVs and computer monitors, the City's

Department of Public Works now accepts desktop computers, laptops, servers and

server racks, networking equipment, electronic instrumentation, printers,

copiers and scanners, telephones, projectors, keyboards, battery backups,

electronic and audio equipment, and toner and ink cartridges. Proof of

residency or business location/license is required.

These items may be dropped off for recycling for free at the DPW yard

located at 1 Franey Road. TVs and computer monitors may still be placed

curbside (limit 2 items per household) on your designated trash day.

Previously, these items were accepted only at "hazardous waste" recycling

events held several times per year. The City expects to save more than $75,000

in electronic waste disposal fees from the switchover.

"As we continue to work to decrease our carbon footprint, offering ongoing

electronic waste recycling is a tremendous step forward in those efforts and a

burden lifted off residents' shoulders," said Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. "In

addition to the customer service benefits, this enhanced program has the

potential to save more than $75,000 in disposal fees, as estimated by last

year's figures. Electronic waste recycling questions continue to be among the

most frequent calls to our 311 constituent service center, and we hope this

change will serve residents well."

The new program is offered through a contract with Protek Recycling, a Massachusetts-

and New York-based company that conducts most of its processing in-house-including

the separation of hazardous materials from recyclable materials. Items are

either repaired and donated to nonprofits such as schools and universities or disassembled

by hand to yield recyclable materials that are shipped to manufacturers or

refineries for processing and reuse.  

Electronics recycling will be offered on weekdays.

Residents may bring unwanted electronics to the DPW yard during regular

business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Please call 311 with any questions about this

or any other City service.