Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman Gary Hudes have partnered in Levittown to continue the greening of America's largest township with some of the nation's most environmentally sound initiatives, including the successful E-Cycling Program.

E-Cycling collects and re-cycles old computers and electronic equipment. "As a government and as a community we accept the responsibility of preserving a safe and healthy planet for generations to come," stated Supervisor Kate Murray.

The Town of Hempstead's first E-Cycling Program for 2008 is set for Saturday, March 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) in the town parking field off Division Avenue in Levittown behind the Tri-County Flea Market. The program is open to town residents only. A second E-Cycling Program is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5 in Baldwin Park.

The E-Cycling Program will allow residents to dispose of unwanted computers, televisions, DVD players and VCRs in an eco-friendly fashion that prevents health-threatening toxic material, such as lead, mercury and arsenic, from entering the waste stream. In addition to the environmental positives, the town's E-Cycle Program protects the security and sensitivity of computer data by grinding all machines.

"In the six E-Cycling Programs to date, over 4,000 residents have participated and more than 291 tons of electronic equipment have been collected," added Supervisor Murray. "Town residents have clearly embraced the benefits of e-cycling and other environmental initiatives with great enthusiasm."

"E-cyling is just one avenue along the journey to environmental safety," observed Councilman Hudes. "The town has become a municipal leader in the development of ecological safeguards by formulating earth friendly programs that are cost 'e'-ffective and energy 'e'-fficient."

With solar powered offices, pristine nature preserves, kayak eco-tours, hybrid vehicles, progressive recycling and e-cycling efforts, and a successful S.T.O.P. program that collects dangerous household chemicals and pollutants, the town has adopted a pro-active environmental agenda.

"Preserving a safe and healthy planet for generations to come is a responsibility entrusted to each of us," commented Supervisor Murray. "Government has the unique ability to allocate resources and mobilize manpower to orchestrate environmental programs of immense value and widespread participation."

Having achieved the acclaimed status as America's Largest Township, we are proud to add the banner as "America's Greenest Township." With resolute determination and unbridled optimism, the 'greening' of our township continues with innovative programs such as e-cycling."

The town's 2008 E-Cycling Program welcomes the support of KJOY 98.3 FM, Tele Techie and Lenovo.