This "Spring Cleaning" recycling event encourages city residents to turn inunwanted e-waste, or donate gently used clothing and linens to localcharitable organizations. Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice,televisions, VCRs, copiers and cell phones are common electronic waste ore-waste.

The event will be located on Randall Avenue near the intersection withRosedale Avenue, near the Bruckner Expressway. For more information aboutthe event and what will be accepted, visit www.nyc.gov/wasteless (followthe link under "What's New"), or call 311.

E-waste contains materials that can be hazardous if not disposed ofproperly and recycling them helps protect landfills from electronics waste.Recyclinge-waste is a proactive approach on an important environmental issue.

Con Edison's partnership with the Department of Sanitation and the LESEC isone part of its comprehensive environmental initiatives through EnergyNY,the company's recently announced plan to meet the future energy needs ofits customers through infrastructure upgrades and energy efficiencyprograms. EnergyNY can be viewed at www.conEd.com/energyny.

Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED), one ofthe nation's largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately$13 billion in annual revenues and $28 billion in assets. The utilityprovides electric, gas and steam service to more than 3 million customersin New York City and Westchester County, New York. For additionalfinancial, operations and customer service information, visit Con Edison'sWeb site at www.conEd.com.