Princeton Farmers Market patrons who want to drop off hard-to-recycle items can do so when Sustainable Princeton sets up its green “Resource Recovery” tent at the Nov. 14 farmers market in Hinds Plaza, next to the Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street.
The Princeton Farmers Market has teamed with Sustainable Princeton to offer patrons a chance to recycle items that are not accepted in the Mercer County recycling program. The Nov. 14 farmers market, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is the last one scheduled for the year.
Patrons can drop off everything from batteries to block styrofoam, packing peanuts, wine corks and printer cartridges at the Princeton Farmers Market.
The Princeton Farmers Market resource collection program will also accept batteries from handheld devices, which can be re-used or recycled through the Wireless Alliance.
Cell phones and tablets are being accepted by the Wireless Alliance, which will refurbish them or shred them for precious metals reclamation. Printer cartridges also can be dropped off for refurbishing or upcycling.
Cleaned and emptied pill bottles (without the label) will be accepted. Unused medicine can be taken to the prescription drugs drop-off box in the lobby of the Princeton Police Department at 1 Valley Road.
Wine corks, block styrofoam and packing peanuts can be taken to the Sustainable Princeton tent. Packaging styrofoam, which must be brought in a close bag to keep it from scattering, can be upcycled into picture frames.
Styrofoam plates, cups, egg cartons and take-out food containers will not be accepted.
The Princeton Farmers Market offers residents a chance to buy local produce, farm-raised meat, local cheese and honey.
The Princeton Farmers Market’s goal is to support local farmers, agriculture and businesses. It also seeks to educate the public about the benefits of local and healthy food.
Vendors offer gluten-free snacks, baked goods, bread, small batch soups and dips made with locally sourced ingredients.
Organic vegetables, micro-greens, herbs, flowers, fruit, small-batch handmade pasta, artisanal honey and bee products, pierogies and kielbasa will also be available at the Princeton Farmers Market.