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Ways to Recycle for a cleaner greener planet

On June 4, 2009 by D. Bell

Saving the planet is a huge concern for many of us these days. Some have finally realized how serious the threat of global warming really is now that there are all sorts of environmental inbalances of Biblical proportions taking place around the world. If you ever have the opportunity to visit a waster transfer station you will realize exactly why we are in the predicament we are in right now. Below are a few ways that we can do our part to help Mother Earth keep us healthy and whole.

CENYC launches CFL recycling program.

OROE and Go Green makes CFL (compact fluorescent bulb) recycling even easier. Thanks to a grant from Next Level for Recycling residents can now recycle their used, unbroken CFLs at the following locations:

East Harlem – Hope Community
174 East 104th St b/t 3rd & Lexington Aves. [ M-F 9-5 ]

Washington Heights – Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation
76 Wadsworth b/t 176th & 177th Sts. [ M-F 9-5 ]

Recycle e-waste and more at the Riverdale Environmental Fair
Join CENYC and the Riverdale YM-YWHA for an Environmental Fair on Sunday, June 7 from 10am-2pm. Enjoy family programming about the rainforest, shop for recycled crafts and purchase locally grown flowers at Greenmarket’s flower market. Recycle clean clothes and other textiles, electronics (no TVs or appliances like toasters and microwaves), unbroken CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries and hard-bound books.

The YM-YWHA is located at 5265 Arlington Avenue
(off 256th Street).

Stop N’ Swap Returns to Washington Heights!

More than 250 residents reduced, reused and recycled at February’s Stop N’ Swap in Washington Heights and asked for more. This fun and frugal affair returns on Saturday, June 20th to the Shabazz Center (formerly known as the Audubon Ballroom), 3940 Broadway at 165th Street. Bring clean, working, reusable items to leave for others or simply bring your tote bag to take home something new-to-you, free! No need for a wallet or landfill today! For more information and to download a flyer visit www.cenyc.org/swap.

Curious about Compost?

Visit OROE’s information table at the Columbia Greenmarket on Sunday, June 14th from 11am-2pm. Meet our worms and find out how you can start your own compost bin to recycle your fruit and vegetable trimmings. The market is located on Broadway between 114th and 115th Streets.

Wondering where to recycle everything from: