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SWANCC Provides Electronics Recycling
 Since 1999, SWANCC has provided environmentally-responsible recycling for computers and electronics. As of January 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 and will be collected at any SWANCC-sponsored drop-off location and event:
- Computers (desktops, notebooks, tablets)
- Computer monitors
- Cable receiver
- Computer cable
- Converter boxes
- DVD players
- Fax machines
- Keyboards
- Mice
- Mobile telephones
- MP3 players
- PDAs
- Printers
- Satellite receivers
- Scanners
- Televisions
- Video game consoles
- VHS players
- Zip drives
Cell phones will also 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.
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 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
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 7, 2013
Skokie - Niles North High School
9800 N Lawler Avenue
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Arlington Heights
Nokie-Siemens
1501 W Shure Drive
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Wheeling Public Works Facility
77 W Hintz Drive
Saturday, June 15, 2013*
Lincolnwood - Lincoln Hall School
6950 East Prairie Road
Saturday, June 22, 2013*
Elk Grove Village Fire Station #8
1000 Oakton Street
Saturday, June 29, 2013*
Niles Public Services Center
6849 Touhy Avenue
Saturday, July 13, 2013*
Evanston Township High School
1600 Dodge Avenue
Saturday, July 20, 2013*
Glenview Police Department
2500 E Lake Avenue
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Palatine Park District Community Center
250 E Wood Street
Saturday, August 17, 2013*
Hoffman Estates Public Works
2305 Pembroke Avenue
Saturday, September 14, 2013*
Buffalo Grove
Parking Lot behind Banner Plumbing
151 Hastings Lane
Saturday, September 21, 2013*
Wilmette Public Works
711 Laramie Avenue
Saturday, October 5, 2013*
Rolling Meadows Public Works Facility
3900 Berdnick Street
Saturday, October 19, 2013*
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. | 
