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650,000 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0 Since its opening, 2.31 million pounds of electronic waste has been collected at the EcoPark. Televisions, radios, computers and other pieces of electronic equipment have been diverted from landfills, keeping the lead and other hazardous waste out of the ecosystem. The remaining material from this equipment is then recycled and re-used in many new consumer products available in stores. The Monroe County EcoPark is a state-of-the-art recycling facility. Considered one of the first of its kind, the EcoPark is a one-stop shop for any recycling needs, and a great community resource to encourage environmental sustainability. Monroe County’s partnership with Waste Management at the EcoPark has accelerated recycling innovation and will continue to protect the environment for years to come. Clothing is passed along to local donation centers. 25 30 15 20 5 10 2012 2013 2014 Household Hazardous Waste, such as paint, flammable substances and other home chemicals, can become environmental hazards when not disposed of properly. These substances can leak into the soil and contaminate our drinking water. The trained professionals at the EcoPark have the equipment necessary to recycle these chemicals and convert them into harmless waste. of pharmaceuticals have been collected at the EcoPark. Pharmaceutical waste does not decompose and can do significant damage to our environment if not recycled properly. 29,545 550,000 450,000 350,000 250,000 150,000 50,000 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2016 2015 2 5 0 27 5 3 0 0 3 2 5 3 5 0 2 2 5 EcoParkMCNY.com
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Since its opening, 2.31 million pounds of electronic waste has been collected at the EcoPark. Televisions, radios, computers and other pieces of electronic equipment have been diverted from landfills, keeping the lead and other hazardous waste out of the ecosystem. The remaining material from this equipment is then recycled and re-used in many new consumer products available in stores.
The Monroe County EcoPark is a state-of-the-art recycling facility. Considered one of the first of its kind, the EcoPark is a one-stop shop for any recycling needs, and a great community resource to encourage environmental sustainability. Monroe County’s partnership with Waste Management at the EcoPark has accelerated recycling innovation and will continue to protect the environment for years to come.
Clothing is passed along to local donation centers.
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Household Hazardous Waste, such as paint, flammable substances and other home chemicals, can become environmental hazards when not disposed of properly.
These substances can leak into the soil and contaminate our drinking water. The trained professionals at the EcoPark have the equipment necessary to recycle these chemicals and convert them into harmless waste.
of pharmaceuticals have been collected at the EcoPark. Pharmaceutical waste does not decompose and can do significant damage to our environment if not recycled properly.
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