Algonquin Hosts e-Waste Recycling Event in May

At the beginning of 2012, the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act banned certain types of electronics such as televisions, monitors, computers, laptops, electronic mice and many other common electronic items you may have in your home from being disposed of in Illinois landfills. 

Accordingly, the Village of Algonquin has expanded its e-waste recycling program to offer two events annually.  These events offer residents the opportunity to recycle electronics at no charge.

Continuing the Village's partnership with Vintage Tech Recyclers, the first event in 2012 will be held on May 5 at the Public Works Facility, 110 Meyer Drive, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This event will be open to all Village of Algonquin residents (proof of residency required). 

Electronics that qualify for this event and will be taken at no charge include: monitors, laptops, servers, TVs, computers, printers/ fax/ scanners, DVD/ stereos/VCRs, video game consoles, peripherals-mice/keyboards, PDA/cell phones, all computer parts, MP3/IPods/etc., phones, UPS batteries (not household batteries), copiers, typewriters, cash registers, networking equipment, satellite dishes, cable boxes, vacuum cleaners (without bag), carpet sweepers (corded or rechargeable), blenders (without glass), mixers, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, irons, food sealing equipment, electric knives, shaving equipment, hair cutters, hair dryers, tooth brushes, VHS tapes, holiday lights, massagers, radios, clocks, heaters, fans, cameras, remotes, toaster ovens, microwaves, metal tools (drills, screwdrivers, small saws, sanders, etc.).

Items that are not included in this recycling effort include, but are not limited to: white goods (refrigerators, stoves, freezers, dishwashers, dryers, air conditioner units, and other appliances labeled as such), smoke detectors, curling irons, medical waste products, batteries, household batteries, and rubber-based items. 

Source: Village of Algonquin website