Where to Shred Documents, Dispose of Prescriptions and Recycle Old Electronics? Event in Utica this Saturday

UTICA, N.Y. — If you have an old TV, unwanted cellphone, a box of documents or bottles of unused prescriptions, an upcoming event is the perfect opportunity to drop off these recyclable materials.

State Senator Joe Griffo, announced his collaboration with the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata, and the State Department of Environmental Conservation to host a recycling event on April 26.

This free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center, located at 824 Sewage Plant Rd. in Utica.

Residents can safely dispose of electronics such as TVs, computers, and other devices at no cost.

Confidential documents will be shredded. Note that commercial shredding will not be accepted. You can shred up to three boxes, per car, of confidential documents.

Old or expired prescription drugs can be dropped off (excluding sharps or needles).

Unused cellphones will also be collected for the Cell Phones For Soldiers program, which helps military members and veterans connect with their families.

Past recycling events hosted by Griffo have resulted in over 600,000 pounds of electronics being recycled.

“This is an important opportunity to safely and properly dispose of unwanted electronics, medications and paper,” Griffo said.

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