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Electronics Recycling Event

You can drop off old computers and cell phones, and even appliances like toasters and hair dryers. Sponsored by  Elmhurst College and the City of Elmhurst.

Starting on Jan. 1, the city’s waste hauler, Allied Waste, will no longer take electronics in weekly, curbside pick-ups, therefore the city encourages residents to take part in this recycling event. All electronic equipment is acceptable with the exception of manifested hazardous waste, radioactive waste, biohazardous waste or mercury containing devices.

Acceptable Equipment

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  • Computer Monitors
  • Flat Panel Televisions
  • Desktop Computers
  • Laptop Computers
  • Keyboards/Mice Toner/Ink Cartridges Printers
  • Scanners/Fax Machines
  • Modems
  • VCRs
  • Tape Players
  • CD Players
  • Telephones
  • Cell Phones
  • Fax Machines
  • Gaming Consoles
  • Power & Network Cables
  • Network Hubs
  • Switching boxes
  • Controllers
  • Hard Drives
  • Docking Stations
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Microwaves
  • Small Household Appliances
  • Servers
  • Terminals
  • Rechargeable Batteries
  • Household Batteries
  • Cables/Cords
  • Radios
  • Stereos
  • CD Roms

Unacceptable Equipment

  • Devices containing or omitting radioactivity
  • Mercury containing devices
  • Light bulbs (fluorescent or Incandescent)
  • Large Household Appliances (White Goods)
  • Hazardous materials
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Car batteries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Thermostats
  • Thermometers
  • Air conditioners
  • Gas powered engines

Examples of mercury containing devices are:

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  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Boat switches
  • HID bulbs
  • Thermometers
  • Thermostats
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