Kane County Suspends Free Electronics Recycling Events

Kane County is suspending its free electronics recycling program after a huge influx of TVs were dropped off at collection events in April and May, “resulting in overwhelming and unmanageable attendance,” Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland said in a press release Wednesday.

The county is working on solutions to the electronics recycling problem, and hopes to reinstate the monthly electronics collection event once additional drop-off locations are available.

“The long-term sustainable solution lies in spreading the load and providing conveniently located drop-offs with weekday hours,” Jarland said.

>>> The Kane County Recycles website has a list of ALTERNATIVE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING LOCATIONS.

“It is important to note that it is now standard for TVs and some computer monitors to have a cost to recycle,” Jarland said. “This is true for the locations on the list and will also apply to any new drop-offs that open, as well as the County event when it is reinstated.”

Meanwhile, the June 11 Recycling Extravaganza will be held as planned from 8 a.m. to noon on June 11 at the branch court office, 540 S. Randall Road in St. Charles, but electronics willl not be collected at this event.

The annual event will offer free confidential document shredding on site. The following will be accepted free of charge for recycling: books, bikes, bike parts, helmets, wheel chairs, crutches, sewing machines, styrofoam, packing peanuts (contained in a tightly tied bag), bubble wrap and 4-foot fluorescent tubes. Liquid Latex Paint will also be accepted for a per-can fee, payable by the resident ($2/Qt, $3.50/Gal, $5.50/2Gal, $10/5Gal) by cash or check.