Jervis Public Library will host its semi-annual Recycling Day in the library parking lot from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Community members are invited to bring the following items: Books …
Jervis Public Library will host its semi-annual Recycling Day in the library parking lot from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.
The semi-annual event dates back to 2006, when Jervis teamed up with the Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste Authority to offer the opportunity to recycle unwanted books or donate them to the library if appropriate, according to Assistant Director Kari Tucker. More than six tons of books were collected in four hours.
“Recycling day at Jervis is at the heart of our continuing efforts to divert waste from the landfill and to encourage sustainable thinking,” Tucker said. “This collaborative event allows residents the opportunity to reduce waste in a productive way, giving new life to items that they no longer need. The one-stop event saves the time and energy it would otherwise take to deliver items individually.”
Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste officials note that residents who wish to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items, computer equipment and televisions, or hardcover books cannot do so via curbside pickup.
These items can be delivered to the authority’s Eco-Drop locations during regular operating hours: 575 Perimeter Road in Rome, and 80 Leland Ave. Extension in Utica.
This year, the library has added plastic film and re-usable razors to its collection items. Plastic film includes such items as pallet wrap, Ziploc storage bags, bubble wrap, bread bags, and grocery bags.
Re-usable razors, including handles, blades, and packaging, will also be collected for recycling. Items should be separated by type (handles, blades, packaging) for easy disposal and handling.
Books and magazines: According to the library, all types of books will be accepted. All will be evaluated as potential donations prior to being recycled. Residents are asked to limit themselves to what can be brought in one vehicle load.
DVD and CDs: According to Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste officials, there is no longer a market for recycled media due to the expense of disassembling and unpacking these items. To divert these from the landfill, DVDs and CDs donated will be considered for the library’s collection and book sales. Any personally created DVDs or CDs will not be accepted.
Electronics and televisions: Acceptable materials for electronics recycling include computers and monitors, printers, keyboards, mice, network equipment, circuit boards, cabling and wiring, televisions, typewriters, fax machines, video gaming systems and supplies, audio-visual equipment, telecommunications equipment, and other electronics accessories.
Depending upon age and condition, these items are either recycled for their materials or disassembled with parts harvested for reuse.
The Rochester-area company eWaste+ (formerly named Regional Computer Recycling and Recovery) sanitizes or destroys all hard drives taken in.
Due to regulations regarding the disposal of electronics equipment for businesses, this event is intended for residential electronics recycling only. Items that cannot be accepted for recycling include VHS tapes, audio cassettes, air conditioners, kitchen and personal appliances, and any items containing liquids.
Documents for shredding: Confidata advises that there is a five bankers’ box limit on items to be shredded and that staples need not be removed. According to Confidata, acceptable paper items for onsite shredding include but are not limited to old files, computer print-outs, typing paper, account ledger sheets, copier paper, memos, plain envelopes, index cards, manila folders, brochures, pamphlets, blueprints, Post-It notes, unbound reports, calculator tapes, and notebook paper.
Some types of plastic media will also be accepted for shredding, but must be kept separate from the paper products. These materials include microfilm, magnetic tape and media, floppy diskettes, and photographs. Items that cannot be shredded include newspaper, corrugated paper, padded mailing envelopes, fluorescent colored paper, copier paper wrappings, and papers lined with carbon.
Rigid plastic: This is an industry term that defines a category of recyclable plastic including hard or rigid plastic items as opposed to film or flexible plastic, according to Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste. Examples include plastic beverage crates, laundry baskets, plastic buckets, plastic drums, plastic toys, and plastic totes or garbage cans.
Scrap metal: Volunteers from the library will also be on hand to collect scrap metal. All money raised will go to support the Recycling Day efforts.
Shoes: Through a partnership with local organizations, shoes in good condition will be given to people in need. Others will be recycled with textiles rather than placed in the landfill. Sporting shoes such as cleats, ski and snowboarding boots, and roller or ice skates are not accepted.
Bottles and cans: These will be used to provide programming, such as Recycling Day, and to purchase library materials. The event is held in cooperation with Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata, eWaste+, Ace Hardware, and the City of Rome.
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