SWALCO to Drop Free Electronics Recycling Program

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) plans to suspend its free electronics recycling program while exploring funding options, the Highland Park News reported on Monday.

Collections will begin to shut down on December 18, with a full closure planned to be in effect by December 30.

SWALCO officials indicated that until recently they have been able to secure contracts with electronics recyclers who could provide the service at no cost. But lately, the funding provided by manufacturers “is not sufficient,” and that SWALCO has had to augment the funding.

Among the items residents have been able to recycle include old computers, TVs, DVD players and cellphones.

Among the sites that have hosted drop-off bins are public-works facilities in Grayslake, Round Lake Beach and Waukegan. Other sites include Antioch, Grant Township, Round Lake Beach, Vernon Township and Warren Township.

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