The City of Aurora, in partnership with Will County, is hosting a free Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, October 5 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 is open to Aurora residents only. ID is required.
- All residents MUST register for a time slot online at www.tinyurl.com/RecycleOctober5 or by calling 630-256-4636. Space is limited per hour.
- Each car is limited to five (5) items in total, including two (2) total screens - either television OR computer screen.
- 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, hairdryers, heaters, holiday lights, irons, landline 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 (refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, washers, dryers), air conditioners, ballasts, bare CRT tubes, capacitors, dehumidifiers, household batteries (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).
Again, residents must register for a time slot:
Online at www.tinyurl.com/RecycleOctober5
By phone at 630-256-4636