Bloomfield Event Will Combine E-Waste Collection With ‘Big Trucks’

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Parents with e-waste to throw away – and kids who love “big trucks – will get a kick out of a combination “big truck/electronic recycling event” in Bloomfield, organizers say.

Bloomfield Township will hold the event from 9 a.m. to noon on May 6 at Universal Technical Institute, 1515 Broad Street.

While kids are sitting in the vehicles – and pretending to drive – their parents can drop off e-waste such as computers, monitors, wires, cables, keyboards, phones, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and small appliances, organizers said.

According to a municipal news release:

“In addition to accepting e-waste, various impressive township trucks and electric vehicles will be on display. Participants at this event including the Department of Public Works, Police, Fire Department, Health Department, Library and more will also have tables set up for residents to get more information on township happenings.”

“We are encouraging Bloomfield residents to come out and kick start their spring cleaning by properly throwing away any electronic waste they may have sitting around at home,” Mayor Michael Venezia said.

“Things like computers, old phones, gaming consoles, maybe even an old iPod you’ve been meaning to get rid of, can all be brought to the event and disposed of,” the mayor continued. “We’re also excited to be able to display some of Bloomfield’s big trucks for the kids to get to climb around in – it’ll be a nice event for the whole family.”

Councilman Nicholas Joanow agreed, offering a big thank-you to “the collaborative effort by our municipal departments and employees.”

“Knowing what to do with unwanted or unusable electronics can be confusing, so I’m glad we are able to offer a safe, convenient way for Bloomfield residents to dispose of their unwanted electronic items in a way that is environmentally responsible,” Joanow said.

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