Murray Encourages Residents to E-Cycle in Levittown on August 3

The event will be hosted at Town Parking Field L2 (at Division Avenue, north of Hempstead Turnpike) in Levittown.

“If you have any old computers, televisions or other electronic devices that you want to dispose of, I urge you to participate in our e-cycling program,” Murray said. “Let’s work together to help save our planet.”

"The world of technology is dynamic and changes by the minute. But with people using more electronic devices than ever -- tablets, computers, printers and televisions – the future of our planet is at stake," the Town said in a release. "If older, obsolete electronic items are not disposed of properly, they could potentially expose our precious planet with toxic materials, such as lead, mercury and arsenic."

At E-Cycling Collection events, residents can also dispose of old electronic equipment, such as computers, computer components, televisions, printers, VCRs and DVD players.

Additionally, in partnership with Covanta Energy, residents can safely dispose of unused and expired medications, whether they were prescribed by a medical professional, purchased over-the counter or any other medicinal product. The discarded medicine is collected by the Nassau County Police Department, which then safely transports the items for disposal at the Covanta facility in Westbury. What’s more, residents can bring paper records to shred as they wait and watch.  

All of these services are provided at no additional cost, to Hempstead Town residents only. No businesses or commercial vehicles are permitted.

Directions to the town’s Division Avenue parking lot (Town Parking Field L2) are as follows: From the Wantagh State Parkway – take exit W3 East, proceed on Hempstead Turnpike for a quarter of a mile and make a left onto Division Avenue.  Make a right into the parking lot and follow signs for E-cycling event.

If you miss the August 3 event in Levittown, the next Hempstead Town E-Cycling program will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6 at Town Park Point Lookout from 8 AM to 2 PM. For more information about E-Cycle, contact Hempstead Town’s Department of Sanitation at (516) 378-4210, or visit www.toh.li.

“E-Cycling offers residents many helpful options to safely remove of many of our unwanted and potentially harmful items,” Murray said. “Protecting our environment is a team effort and I encourage residents to join us and their fellow neighbors at our upcoming E-Cycle events.”