Aurora Fall Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru

The City of Aurora is hosting a free Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, October 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 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 the first registered 1,500 Aurora residents only. ID is required.

• Each vehicle is limited to two screens - either television OR computer screen - but can have an unlimited number of other electronics.

• No businesses will be allowed to drop off electronics.

• 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, print cartridges, projectors, radios, satellite dishes, stereos, typewriters, VCRs and 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), batteries of any type, air conditioners, ballasts, bare CRT tubes, capacitors, carbon monoxide detectors, dehumidifiers, light bulbs, liquids, microwaves, salvaged units, smoke detectors, VHS cassette tapes, wood speakers and and medical equipment (any material that is considered or has come in contact with biohazard or radioactive material).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to assist with check-in during the event. High school students and adults can register to volunteer at: www.aurora-il.org/VolunteerOctober8

Host or Publisher City of Aurora, IL, Government