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Queens lawmakers host biannual
recycling event in Woodhaven
BY QNS STAFF
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Two Queens lawmakers hosted
a recycling event in the Forest
Park Bandshell parking lot in
Woodhaven over the weekend.
On Sunday, Sept. 27, state Senator
Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman
Mike Miller hosted their biannual
recycling event in partnership with
Community Board 9. Volunteers
helped community members recycle
clothing, shoes, small appliances,
kitchenware, toys, bikes, jewelry,
small furniture and eyeglasses.
In addition to the recycled goods,
community members were able to
use paper shredding services, offered
by USA Shred. Clothing and
household goods were donated to the
United War Veterans Council.
While Addabbo usually accepts
electronics during the recycling
event, because of COVID-19, electronics
were not accepted at Sunday’s
event.
“Unfortunately with the coronavirus
pandemic affecting budget
constraints, we cannot bring the ewaste
recycling portion of our event
to the park this fall,” Addabbo said.
“We understand the inconvenience
of this and thank everyone for their
understanding.”
With COVID-19 restrictions in
place, volunteers took recycled
goods from community members
cars. All participating were required
to wear masks and practice
social distancing.
Photos by Dean Moses
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