Kane County Cancels July Electronics, Book Recycling Event

Submission by County of Kane

The electronics and books recycling event previously scheduled for July 9 th has been cancelled due to the current electronics recycling program suspension. When the event will reopen is yet to be determined.

Over the last six months overwhelming volumes of TVs flooded the Kane County’s electronics drop-offs and events causing the recent closure of remaining drop-offs and forcing the temporary suspension of the monthly electronics recycling event as of May.

This is a scene being played out in counties throughout Illinois, as legislators and stakeholders continue to negotiate amendments to the failed state electronics recycling law.

The Kane County Division of Environmental Resources is actively working with municipalities to create a new network of electronics recycling drop-off locations that will be able to sustainably serve the residents of Kane County under current conditions. Jennifer Jarland, Kane County’s Recycling Coordinator, and Ken Anderson, Director of the Division of Environmental and Water Resources, along with County Board members are reaching out and meeting with administrators in cities and villages throughout the county to present and discuss a viable and attainable plan for rebuilding a sustainable network of drop-offs.

The goal is to secure three partners - one location each in the north, central, and southern sections of the county - in order to provide convenient recycling options to residents. These drop-off sites will likely be open five days a week, year-round.

Once these locations are set, the recycling collection event traditionally held at 540 S Randall Road on the second Saturday of each month, will be reactivated. You can visit the Kane County Recycles website to find the most current updates on the program.