gallery R.I.P. Mac: E-Dumping You in Brooklyn

An one hour train ride to Carroll Street , nine minute walk to Nevins Street, and one bridge crossing over the Gowanus Canal, leads to place where old electronics sit, waiting for a new home. The LES E-Waste Warehouse welcomes anyone to donate their unwanted electronics. Ranging from record players to mac laptops, these electronics are given a new life as they are refurbished to be reused instead of sitting in landfill, creating unnecessary waste and space to New York City.

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Artwork can be seen throughout the warehouse. This piece hangs with old electronics with leaves that can be connected to LES’s mission for a sustainable New York.

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Artwork isn’t only inside the warehouse-it is outside as well! Visitors are greeted by a graffiti wall straight from a sci-fi movie.

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Another example of old electronics being turned into art work. This piece uses the hardware of electronics to create this colorful ensemble.

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The E-Waste Warehouse is also known for their prop library. Visitors can rent out items to give their films, photography, etc. a more realistic look.

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An old Macintosh laptop, the first iPod, cellphones from 80s, a typewriter, and other vintage items can be seen in the display.

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Rows and rows of old electronics are stacked up to the ceiling. Closed off to visitors, this section can only be explored during private tours.

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Last but not least, visitors can bring home a bag of compost home. E-Waste Warehouse sells vermicompost that uses worms to break down food scraps.

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Interested in coming? Check out the opening hours that is displayed on the front of warehouse!
 

 

 

 

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