Two Staten Island Councilmen to Launch E-Waste Pickup Program

This week, two Staten Island, N.Y. councilmen announced they would launch an e-waste pickup program of their own in response to New York City budget cuts.

Councilman David Carr and Councilman Joseph Borelli are partnering with Where-to-Turn to provide e-waste collection to Staten Island. Where-to-Turn is a Charleston-based community support organization.

“Too many resources for our seniors and disabled are at risk due to budget cuts precipitated by the migrant crisis,” Carr said.

“Cutting DSNY’s Curbside Pickup not only affects vulnerable populations, but also encourages illegal dumping, so we wanted to do everything we can to take away any excuse someone might have to do so. My predecessor fought hard to start Curbside eWaste Pickup. After having been finally reinstated after coming out of the COVID economy, we’re right back where we started. So, Minority Leader Borelli and I are bringing back the program for those least able to do their own drop-offs.”

The Staten Island trash program which allowed residents to schedule pickups for special trash, such as e-waste, was quietly discontinued last month.

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