Registration begins at 9 a.m. Monday for Aurora residents who want to take part in the city’s Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru event on May 4.
All items are free to recycle at the event, including televisions, but advance registration is required. All residents must register for a time slot at www.aurora-il.org/electronics2024, city officials said.
Due to the high demand for service, the event is open to the first registered 2,000 Aurora residents only. ID is required for those participating, according to officials.
The city will host the Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, at the Route 59 Metra Train Station, 1090 N. Route 59.
Each vehicle at the drive-thru event is limited to dropping off two screens – either television or computer screens – but can have an unlimited number of other electronic items, organizers said.
No businesses will be allowed to drop off electronics.
Only approved household items and electronics will be accepted, officials said.
Electronics that will be accepted for drop-off include 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.
Household items that will be accepted at the event include 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 that will not be accepted at the drive-thru event include 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 medical equipment.
