Getting Rid of E-waste In Lefrak City

By QNS Editorial Posted on October 2, 2014

Rep. Joe Crowley, alongside Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry, hosted a free e-recycling event in LeFrak City to provide members of the community with an opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of their old electronics on Sunday, Sept. 21. Local residents stopped by throughout the day to recycle electronic equipment such as laptops, TVs, peripheral devices, cell phones and batteries. Starting Jan 1, New Yorkers will no longer be permitted to dispose of certain items including computers and TVs in the trash.

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