North Hempstead Town Supervisor, Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are hosting the Town’s 2nd Annual Shrink Wrap Recycling Program in April. The program allows boaters and Town residents to recycle their shrink-wrap materials, helping reduce waste and protect the environment at no cost to the Town of North Hempstead.
In last year’s inaugural program 3.65 tons, or 7,300 pounds of shrink wrap material was collected.
This year’s Shrink Wrap Recycling Program will run from Monday, April 1 through Tuesday, April 30. Collections will be accepted daily at Manorhaven Beach Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shrink wrap is a popular plastic material used to protect boats and other outdoor equipment during winter months.
Unfortunately, the waste generated from a typical boat wrapping can result in more than 15 pounds of plastic. This plastic is bound for landfills where it can take hundreds of years to break down.
“One of my priorities is the preservation of this beautiful, natural environment that North Hempstead calls home,” said DeSena. “So, for several years we’ve worked on a number of projects that enhance our green spaces, limit fossil fuel usage, and create healthier ecosystems, both on land and in the water. It’s up to us, that’s why I encourage my neighbors throughout North Hempstead to take advantage of this innovative program come April.”
North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte who initiated the shrink wrap program last year added, “This is a great opportunity for our community to come together and make a positive and lasting impact on our environment. By recycling these materials, we reduce waste and ensure our planet remains a beautiful place to live for future generations.”
The Shrink Wrap Recycling Program is designed to provide a convenient and environmentally friendly way for residents to dispose of shrink wrap.
Recycling this low-density polyethylene allows it to be pelletized and reused in a variety of materials including lawn edging, plastic lumber, carpet, even shrink wrap again.
The program is open to all members of the community, and participants can drop off their shrink wrap at designated recycling containers in the parking lot of Manorhaven Beach Park at 158 Manorhaven Blvd.
To learn more about the Shrink Wrap Recycling Program, or any Town of North Hempstead initiative, please call 311.