County Will Recycle Companies' Electronics for Free

DuPage businesses can dispose of their surplus electronics in an environmentally friendly and inexpensive way during a free recycling event.

DuPage County is sponsoring free electronic recycling from Aug. 22-26. In partnership with Creative Recycling and Choose DuPage, this week-long event offers secure electronics recycling and even free pickup for businesses with large quantities of electronics. Businesses with 30 or more electronics items, can arrange for pickup by calling 877-574-6277 by Friday, Aug. 19.

Businesses with fewer than 30 items can drop off their electronics at 278 Windy Point Drive, Glendale Heights, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Aug. 22-26.

Below are some examples of items that will be accepted:

• Computer monitors
• Tape/CD players
• Televisions
• Microwaves
• Phones
• Desktop/laptop computers
• Gaming consoles
• Scanners/copy/fax machine
• VCRs
• Stereos

For event details or to see a full list of acceptable and unacceptable items, visit dupageco.org/recycling/.