Politics & Government

North Hempstead Notebook: Stop Throwing Out Pollutants, Clothing Drive And Social Media

Happenings around the town.

The has announced that the next STOP (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) collection event will be Sunday, Nov. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will be held at the town’s Solid Waste Management Authority (SWMA) at 802 West Shore Road in Port Washington.

The event offers the chance for residents to rid of items that, if improperly dumped, can harm the environment. These items include aerosols, cleaners, pesticides, disinfectants, fertilizers, batteries, and oil-based paints. Residents can also bring in unused and unwanted, over-the-counter and prescription drugs, as well as electronic items such as TVs, computers, printers, and DVDs.

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What’s more, to help residents protect against identity theft, they can also bring in to shred ­– free of charge – sensitive material such as paper documents, CDs, DVD’s, disks, X-rays, pill bottles and credit cards. According to the town, the shredded items are then placed in containers and directly shipped to pulping mills across the country. 

Bring Unwanted Clothing to STOP Event

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Residents are encouraged to bring gently used clothing and other items to the Nov. 6 STOP event. The town is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to distribute these materials to families in need.

In addition to clothing, residents can bring in working appliances and electronics along with sporting equipment, bikes and scooters, books, lamps, glassware and dishes.

Noted Supervisor Jon Kaiman: “You will be helping so many in need and keeping our environment safe.”

Lessons in Social Media

More than 60 business leaders attended a free breakfast seminar on Oct. 18, when they learned all about social media. Held at the Clubhouse, the event was hosted by the North Hempstead Business and Tourism Development Corp.

The seminar, "Social Media II: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get You Started," focused on strategies such as online and peer-to-peer communication techniques that small businesses can use to garner publicity and boost their customer base.  Presenters included Great Neck-based Zimmerman Edelson, Inc. of Great Neck and Bohemia-based Blu Chip Marketing of Bohemia.


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