County residents may bring in old computers and other outdated electronics to the collection this Saturday, October 1st. Electronics will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. (or until the trailer space is filled) at the DeKalb County Health Department located at 2550 N. Annie Glidden Road, De Kalb. ID is required.County residents can bring in computers, fax machines, cell phones, telephones, scanners, monitors, TV’s are considered a monitor (limit of 2), printers, stereos, speakers, DVD and VCR players and other electronics. Used household batteries will be accepted in zippered plastic bags. No “lead acid” batteries will be accepted. Also, compact fluorescent bulbs for proper disposal/recycling. Only electronics will be collected at this event. No microwaves or automotive batteries will be accepted as a part of this collection.
The Electronics Collection Day is open to any individual or business. There are no limitations to the amount of electronics which can be brought in with the exception of monitors. There is a limit of two monitors per person.
Acceptable Electronics
Computers/Printers/Scanners
Fax machines
Cell phones
Telephones
Stereos
DVD & VCR players
TV’s & Monitors (limit of 2)
**Compact fluorescent bulbs**
**Used Household Batteries in zippered plastic bags**
NO “LEAD ACID” BATTERIES ACCEPTED
This collection program is free and for De Kalb County residents only.
The Electronics Collection program is being cosponsored by the De Kalb County Health Department Solid Waste Management Program and the De Kalb County Farm Bureau.
| Location: | De Kalb County Health Department 2550 N Annie Glidden Road De Kalb, IL 60115 |
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