The Rensselaer County Legislature is again joining with eLot Recycling to sponsor an electronics recycling day for County residents in October, Chairman of the Legislature Neil J. Kelleher announced.
The second electronics recycling day will be held Saturday, October 4, from 9 am to 2 pm at the upper parking lot of the County Office Building, 1600 7th Avenue, downtown Troy.
The second electronics recycling event follows the inaugural electronics recycling day held in March which was rated a big success by County officials and eLot. More than 350 cars visited the event, and approximately 50,000 pounds of recyclable electronics were dropped off.
“The first recycling day was a tremendous success and a real service for County residents. We expect the second day will also be a success and thank eLot for their continued partnership with Rensselaer County in this endeavor,” said Kelleher.
In the months following the inaugural recycling day, representatives from eLot and the County Environmental Management Council worked to schedule the second recycling event.
Electronics that can be recycled include computers, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, air conditioners, refrigerators and various household appliances. There is no cost for County residents, except for a $10 charge per television and a $30 charge per wood console. Proof of identification may be required for those wishing to participate.
“This recycling effort helps protect the environment and allows residents to dispose of these items safely and inexpensively,” said Legislator Alex Shannon, chairman of the Legislature’s Environmental Committee.
“eLot Recycling is excited to be holding another recycling event with Rensselaer County. The last event was a huge success, and we kept 50,000 pounds of mixed electronics and appliances out of the waste stream. We look forward to assisting all of Rensselaer County residents at our October 4 event, and we look forward to keeping Rensselaer County green,” said eLot’s Peter Bindleglass.
Residents with questions about the second Rensselaer County Electronics Recycling Day are invited to call the County Environmental Management Council office at 270-2888.