New York AG Held Recycling Companies Accountable for Illegal Handling of E-Waste

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with the Department of Environmental Conservation announced the conviction of ALPCO Recycling, Inc. and Finger Lakes Cleanup and Recycling Consultants, Inc.—and their owners—for illegally processing and disposing of 800 tons of hazardous electronic waste without the proper permits to do so. “When hazardous waste is not managed properly, it puts families and communities at risk, and endangers the environment. By disregarding public safety laws and common sense, these companies put residents in harm’s way and stuck local communities with the mess they left behind. Hopefully this conviction sends a clear message that illegally disposing of waste will not be tolerated by my office or our partners,” said AG James.