The Aurora (Ill.) city government, in partnership with Will County government, will be host to a free Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bednarcik Junior High School, 3025 Heggs Road, Aurora.
All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required.
Due to the high demand for service:
- The event will be open to Aurora residents only. An ID is required.
- All residents MUST register for a time slot online at www.tinyurl.com/AuroraRecycles2018 or by calling 630-256-4636. Space is limited per hour.
- Each car is limited to five items in total, including two screens, either television or computer.
- Only approved household items and electronics will be accepted.
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
The following electronics WILL be accepted: Cables, cable boxes, cameras, cash registers, cell phones, copiers, cords, DVD players, fax machines, keyboards, laptops, printers (and cartridges), projectors, radios, satellite dishes, stereos, typewriters, VCRs, video games;
The following household items WILL be accepted: Blenders, bread-makers, carpet-sweepers, coffee-makers, clocks, curling irons, electric knives, electric toothbrushes, fans, fryers, hair-cutters, hair dryers, heaters, holiday lights, irons, land-line phones, metal tools, mixers, remotes, shaving equipment, toaster ovens, and vacuum cleaners, without bags.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
The following items WILL NOT be accepted: Large appliances such as refrigerators, dish-washers, stoves, washers, dryers, air-conditioners, ballasts, bare CRT tubes, capacitors, dehumidifiers, household batteries, to include AA, AAA, D, C, Lithium, light bulbs, liquids, microwaves, salvaged units, smoke detectors, VHS cassette tapes, and medical equipment, any material that is considered or has come in contact with biohazard or radioactive material.
Each resident must register for a time slot:
- Online at www.tinyurl.com/AuroraRecycles2018
- By phone at 630-256-4636