On October 5, Councilwoman Jane Bonner hosted a recycling event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Citizen Cultural & Wellness Center in Miller Place. The event provided an opportunity for residents to dispose of electronic devices, shred old paper documents, and safely discard prescription drugs. Participants arrived in 517 vehicles, contributing 7,260 pounds of electronic waste, 16,600 pounds of paper for shredding, and 12 boxes of prescription drugs.
Councilwoman Bonner was joined by Correction Officer Investigator Dominick Verni and Deputy Sheriff Dylan Hever. The event featured collaboration with Arrow Metal & E-Waste Recycling and Data-Struction staff. Sponsored by the Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk Credit Union, this initiative is part of a series of recycling events scheduled in the area.
Upcoming events include one hosted by Council District 6 Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig on October 14 at the Center Moriches Free Public Library. Another will be held by Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich from Council District 1 on October 26 at the Setauket Fire Department. Lastly, Councilman Michael Loguercio from Council District 4 will host an event on November 2 at the South Country Public Library.