Wednesday, December 21, 2016

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Mike Spano Urges Residents To Recycle Throughout The Holiday Season

YONKERS, NY – December 21, 2016 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today, along with Department of Public Works Commissioner Tom Meier, announced “Recycling Reminders” for city residents throughout the rest of the holiday season.  The City of Yonkers Recycling Center is located at 735 Saw Mill River Road, in Yonkers and is open Monday – Saturday -7:00 am – 4:00 pm – closed on Sunday.
“The holiday season produces additional opportunities to recycle for our city,” said Mayor Spano.  “Our focus remains on operating our city in an environmentally conscious manner through recycling.”
Holiday recycling reminders include:
·         Styrofoam from the packaging of toys & gifts can be recycled
·         Electronics are not permitted in the trash.  Please drop off at the Yonkers Recycling Center 
·         All electronics being thrown out can be recycled
·         A clothing bin for old clothes can be discarded at the Yonkers Recycling Center 
For the convenience of residents after the holidays, ALL electronics and Styrofoam may be picked up at curbside during December 27 – January 13 with an appointment (914-377-4357).These items also can be dropped off at the Yonkers Recycling Center throughout the year during regular operating hours.
“The Department of Public Works is working diligently to promote recycling whenever possible as waste disposal dramatically increases in the coming weeks,” said DPW Commissioner Tom Meier. “We encourage residents to review these holiday reminders and take part in helping Yonkers operate as effectively as possible.”
In addition, beginning Monday, January 9 and ending Friday, January 13, 2017 - residents may leave their bare, Christmas Trees out with their garbage to be picked up for proper environmental composting. Residents also can bring trees to the City’s Organic Yard at 610 Nepperhan Avenue between  7am-3pm, Monday-Saturday.

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