Wilmington’s Beautiful City Campaign Continues

From the City of Wilmington:

October 14, 2020

As part of Wilmington’s Beautiful City campaign, which promotes a clean and litter-free City, Mayor Mike Purzycki and City Council Member Charles “Bud” Freel today invited citizens to the Wilmington Riverfront this Saturday, October 17 for a recycling event. Residents from the City and County are invited to dispose of hazardous materials and electronic items as well as shred important or sensitive documents.

This popular drive-through recycling and disposal event has been held annually for many years and attracts hundreds of citizens from throughout the greater Wilmington and New Castle County area.

“This is an environmentally responsible way for citizens to dispose of and recycle materials that could otherwise end up as trash and debris which could harm people or animals,” said Mayor Purzycki. “I join with Council Member Freel, who has led the fight for many years to reduce trash and litter in Wilmington, in thanking the DSWA for presenting this annual event and to all of the area residents who use this opportunity to safely dispose of electronic goods and toxic and dangerous materials that could otherwise end up as environmental hazards.”

There is a limit of two boxes of paper materials per household for the shredding service. Examples of the types of hazardous or electronic waste items that can be discarded are listed on the flyer attached to this news release. Please share the flyer with others and recycle with us on Saturday, October 17.

This press release was produced by the City of Wilmington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.