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How to recycle e-waste in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The city of Wilkes-Barre is holding an event to allow residents to get rid of e-waste and private documents.

The mayor's office announced a drive-through e-recycling and paper shredding event for city residents.

The event will be held on Monday, October 6, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as Thursday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wilkes-Barre Public Works Facility, according to the mayor's office.

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Man accused of breaking into car held for hit-and-run investigation

WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man trespassed at a towing lot, then broke into a vehicle that was being held for a hit-and-run police investigation.

In July 2025, officers were called to Mike's Towing in Palmyra Township for a break-in. Police stated that a man, later identified as Anthony Ryan, trespassed onto the property, bypassing the gated area.

As stated in the affidavit, Ryan then broke into a vehicle that was being held at the lot for a state police hit-and-run investigation—the items he took out of the car included tools, a guitar and multiple bags.

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