Chris Meyers, executive vice president at Teachers Federal Credit Union, presents a check to elected officials at Brookhaven Town Hall. (From left to right) Kevin LaValle, Valerie Cartright, Jane Bonner, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Chris Meyers, and councilmembers Neil Foley, Michael Loguercio and Dan Panico. (Photo: Town of Brookhaven)

Brookhaven announces e-waste, paper shredding and drug take back events

February 4, 2019 The Long Island Times

The Town of Brookhaven has announced several upcoming e-waste, paper shredding and drug take back events for 2019.

From April through October, Brookhaven residents can show up at scheduled events and safely dispose of old prescription drugs and electronics, as well as any sensitive paper documents that need to be shredded. Participants will be able to witness the shredding process in person and watch their papers turn into a mess of confetti.

Teachers Federal Credit Union is sponsoring the events for the fifth consecutive year. The Hauppauge-based credit union presented the town with a $2,000 check during the announcement.

Experts estimate that consumers throw away 400 million electronics each year in the U.S. Properly recycling electronics helps protect the environment and keeps chemicals like mercury and lead from contaminating the soil, according to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

For a full list of dates and locations, see the full schedule below:

Saturday, April 6 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Henrietta Acampora Center
39 Montauk Highway, Blue Point

Saturday, April 13 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Longwood Middle School
41 Yaphank Middle Island Road, Middle Island

Saturday, May 4 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rose Caracappa Center
739 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai

Saturday, May 11 – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook

Saturday, May 18 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Setauket Fire Department
394 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook

Saturday, June 8 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
William Floyd Middle School
630 Moriches Middle Island Road, Moriches

Saturday, September 7 – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Middle Country Public Library
101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach

Saturday, September 14 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Terryville Fire Department
19 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station

Saturday, September 28 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Patchogue-Medford High School
181 Buffalo Avenue, Medford

Saturday, October 5 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rose Caracappa Center
739 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai

Saturday, October 19 – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
South Country Public Library
22 Station Road, Bellport

Saturday, October 26 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
William Floyd Middle School
630 Moriches Middle Island Road, Moriches

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