Mid Hudson Times Jul. 18 2018 | Page 4

4 Mid Hudson Times, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Electronics recycling returns to Newburgh Transfer Station By SHANTAL RILEY [email protected] Orange County has resumed its electronics recycling program at the Newburgh and New Hampton solid waste transfer stations. After a five-month hiatus, electronics recycling began again on Monday. “We are glad to offer this helpful and environmentally responsible electronics waste recycling program,” Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus stated this month. “All of us should be conscious of taking personal responsibility and respecting our environment.” Both transfer stations accept printers, fax machines, computer monitors, computer towers, scanners, small servers, cables, wires, laptops, cell and smart phones, tablets, video game consoles, DVD players, VCRs and digital music players. Small appliances, microwaves and vacuum cleaners are not accepted. Town of Newburgh audit shows no improper practices Following a thorough review of the Town of Newburgh’s financial statements in 2017, a team of independent auditors from RBT CPAs presented an Audit Report on June 25, 2018. The report included an opinion on financials indicating that no matters came to their attention and showed no improper accounting practices. Televisions, including cathode ray tubes and flat screens, are accepted at a rate of $10 per unit with no restrictions on size. All other accepted electronics will be taken free of charge. Businesses, municipalities and schools are charged the same fees as residents for electronics recycling. However, they must call county Recycling Coordinator Ermin Siljkovic at (845) 291-3246 to schedule a disposal date. Municipalities and businesses are also required to submit C7 paperwork before transporting electronic waste to a county transfer station. Visit the Orange County website at Orangecountygov.com/efs for C7 forms and information on solid waste and recyclables accepted at county transfer stations. The Newburgh Solid Waste Transfer Station is located off Route 17K, next door to Orange County Choppers. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. until noon on Saturdays. Shelter House Café holds grand opening Town of Newburgh Supervisor Gil Piaquadio thanked the Auditors, the Town’s Accounting staff, and other employees for their work on the budget. Supervisor Piaquadio also thanked the Town Board for their continued efforts to ensure the cost-effective provision of excellent services to tax payers. BRIAN WOLFE City of Newburgh officials and special guests participated in the official ribbon cutting of the Shelter House Café, Saturday at Downing Park. Edwin Molina, Lic. RE Salesperson Cell: 845.401.6036 Considering a Move?? Call Edwin Today for all of your Home BUYING & SELLING needs! Mobile Phone: 845.401.6036 RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group Office: 845.565.0004 100 Commerce Dr. - New Windsor, NY