Get Rid of Old Electronics

Ever wonder what to do with that old computer sitting in your basement?

Grafton Township has a solution for you.

The township is coordinating an event with the Huntley Lions Club, M D C Environmental Company and COM2 Recycling Solutions to bring residents and businesses an opportunity to recycle their electronic waste and data destruction and security. 

The e-waste recycling will be held from 10am to 2pm, April 9 at the township offices, 10109 Vine Street in Huntley. It is free. 

E-waste is the common name for electronic products that have reached the end of their useful life, according to a release from the township. Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing disposal problems in the State of Illinois.  Because of heavy metals and other toxic substances contained in these items, the state has pending regulation regarding the prohibition of their disposal in public landfills. It is currently prohibited in other states.

This E-Waste Recycling Event allows residents or businesses to drop off their electronic waste free of charge.  COM2 Recycling Solutions collects these materials, strips them of their hazardous and toxic components, and recycles all other material.  It's a win-win situation for the entire community.

Volunteers from the Huntley Lions Club, M D C Environmental Company and other community organizations will be there to help unload your items from your car.  Additional volunteers are needed so call the township, at 847-669-3328, if you are interesting in lending a hand.

What you can bring to recycle: 

    * Computer monitors (CRTs, plasmas, LCD displays)

    * Computer systems, laptop and notebook computers

    * Televisions (stand-alone, console, widescreen, projection, CRT, plasma, LCD)

    * DVD players and Video game consoles

    * Computer peripherals (printers, scanners, copiers, fax)

    * Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, cords, cables)

    * External disk memory and hard disk drives (*confidential data destruction available)

    * Circuit boards and electronic components/chips

    * Network hubs, modems, wireless devices and routers

    * Audio Equipment (MP3 players, iPods, radios and stereo components)

    * Office and business equipment (PDAs, telephone telecommunications/ switching systems, photocopiers, multi-function machines)

    * Cellular phones and chargers, pagers and palm pilots

    * Digital cameras and camcorders

    * Toner cartridges (ink jet and laser jet)

    * CDs, DVDs, and magnetic tape

    * Household batteries

    * Consumer electric items (oscillating fans, desk & floor lamps)

    * Small kitchen appliances (toaster, toaster oven, blender, mixer, microwave oven, etc.)

    * Large or small power tools

    * Vacuum Cleaners

    * Small personal cosmetic appliances (hair dryers, shavers, curling irons, electric toothbrushes)

Unacceptable materials:

    * Large appliance (refrigerators, washers, dryers)

    * Furniture, tires, wood, asbestos, office waste, insulation, fiberglass, roofing, solid waste

    * Light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs and tubes

    * Oil, Antifreeze, Paint

    * Car Batteries, gas cylinders

    * Pesticides, Oil filters, Mercury switches

    * Compressors, air conditioners, Freon

    * Capacitors, transformers, ballast

    * Fire arms, ammunition, shells