Elmhurst to Hold Recycling Extravaganza

ELMHURST, IL - The City of Elmhurst will host the 2017 Recycling Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at Elmhurst College. Elmhurst will partner with Elmhurst College, DuPage County and SCARCE to host the event.

Items that will be recycled include: eye glasses, hearing aids, bicycles, Brita & Pur water filters, books, household goods, classroom supplies, building materials, working appliances, batteries (auto/lawnmower/boat - no Alkaline Batteries) and paper shredding (two box limit - no plastic or metal binders).

Electronics will also be accepted for recycling including computers, keyboards, modems, scanners, printers and cell phones. There will be a fee for the recycling of flat screens, projection TVs and monitors. The fee rate for units less than 21 inches is $25 and units over 21 inches is $35. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

Household hazardous waste such as paints, oils, thinners, gas and household chemicals will not be accepted. For a complete list of recyclable items, visit www.elmhurst.edu/sustainability.

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