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SWANCC Provides Three Electronics Recycling Programs
 Since 1999, SWANCC has provided environmentally-responsible recycling for computers and electronics. As of January 1, 2012, under the Illinois Product Recycling and Reuse Act (P.A. 97-0287), the following electronic items are prohibited from being thrown away in the garbage:
- Cable Receivers
- Computers (including tablets)
- Digital Converter Boxes
- Digital Video Disc Players
- Digital Video Disc Recorders
- Electronic Mice
- Electronics Keyboards
- Facsimile Machines
- Monitors
- Portable Digital Music Players
- Printers
- Satellite Receivers
- Scanners
- Small Scale Servers
- Televisions
- Video Game Consoles
- Videocassette Recorders
Additionally, cell phones will be accepted for recycling. For additional information about this new law, please visit the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's (IEPA) website at epa.state.il.us.
For a list of recycling options for items not taken in the electronics recycling program such as microwaves, home appliances, shredders, dehumidifiers, humidifiers and air conditioners, visit SWANCC's Green Pages directory.
1. Permanent Drop-Off Locations
The following communities will host permanent electronics locations for residents who live in any SWANCC member community (please note that locations will be closed on holidays):
SWANCC's Glenview Transfer Station
1151 N River Road
Across from the Maryville Academy
Saturdays: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Winnetka Public Works Facility
1390 Willow Road
Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursdays: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hoffman Estates Village Hall
1900 Hassell Road
Mondays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
April - November Only
Mount Prospect Public Works Facility
1700 W Central Road
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
April - October Only
2. One-Day Events
The following community one-day events are for residentially-generated electronics. *Some are combined with a Document Destruction Event. Visit swancc.org for details:
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Skokie - Niles North High School
9800 N Lawler Avenue
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Wheeling Public Works Facility
77 W Hintz Drive
Saturday, June 30, 2012*
Niles Public Services Center
6849 Touhy Avenue
Saturday, July 14, 2012*
Evanston Township High School
1600 Dodge Avenue
Saturday, July 28, 2012*
Glencoe SE Commuter Parking Lot
Park Avenue and Green Bay Road
Saturday, August 11, 2012*
Hoffman Estates Public Works
2305 Pembroke Avenue
Saturday, August 18, 2012*
Glenview Public Works Facility
1333 Shermer Road
Saturday, September 15, 2012*
Buffalo Grove
TBA
Saturday, October 6, 2012*
Rolling Meadows Public Works Facility
3900 Berdnick Street
Saturday, October 20, 2012*
Barrington North Commuter Parking Lot
Main and Wool Streets
Do not drop off electronics other than during posted dates and times. Thank you for your cooperation.
3. At Home Pickup Program
 Residents who live in a single family home with street level access to a front door can have their electronics picked up from their front steps rather than drive to a drop-off location or wait in line at an event. The pickup charge is $30 via credit card to offset program costs for up to 6 items according to the "Acceptable Materials" list outlined above. Additional items may be added for $5 each. No item may exceed 50 pounds and televisions are limited to 27 inches.
Items must be placed on the front porch by 7:30 am. No pickups are allowed for schools, businesses or institutions. The pickup program runs from May through September only.
For more information, visit swancc.org or call (847) 724-9205 ext. 9.
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