E-waste Eliminated from NYC Curbside Pickups in 2015

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

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Are you a current resident of New York City or a surrounding borough? Do you anticipate throwing away old TVs, computers and gaming systems after you exchange this year's holiday gifts with friends and family? If so, it's imperative that you are on board with the new changes to New York's recycling laws!

As of January 1, 2015, it will be illegal to dispose of e-waste through traditional curbside recycling programs in all of New York State and the five boroughs. In an effort to reduce the amount of toxins emitted into the air we breathe, residents will be required to recycle their old electronics at designated drop off areas such as The Salvation Army or Best Buy instead. And although you may be thinking that recycling teams couldn't possibly know if your smaller electronics are wrapped up with the rest of your recycled goods, keep in mind that there is up to a $100 fine for each recycling offense.

Although the law is effective after the first of the year, tickets for improperly recycled e-waste will not be distributed until March. However, this leeway is not to be taken for granted and is given to allow all New York residents the chance to become familiar with the new law.

The following is a list of some electronics that will no longer be accepted through curbside pickup:

• Laptops/tablets
• Printers
• TVs
• DVD players
• Cable Boxes
• Gaming Consoles
• Computer accessories

For a complete list of items that will be banned from curbside recycling in 2015, click here.

While this new law requires residents to put in a little extra effort, the rewards it has for our environment will be well worth it.

To learn more about New York's new recycling guidelines, please click here.