Press Release Thursday, March 18, 2010
Small Household Appliances Also Accepted at Recycling Extravaganza
WHEATON, Ill. – The list of things that you can drop off at the annual Recycling Extravaganza continues to grow. In addition to electronics such as televisions and computers, the Environmental Improvement Commission announced that nearly anything with a cord that does not contain hazardous materials will be accepted for recycling at its April 17 event. Just drive to the commuter parking lot at Liberty Drive and Carlton Avenue between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to drop off a number of items for recycling or reuse.
Examples include but are not limited to:
Examples include but are not limited to:
- Small kitchen appliances such as blenders, mixers, toasters, coffee makers, microwaves and food processors
- Hair dryers, curling irons
- Alarm clocks
- Computers and related electronic equipment (such as a mouse, power cord, modem, monitor, etc.)
- Televisions, DVD players, VCRs
- Radios, CD and tape players
- Video game systems and other electronic games
- Printers, fax machines, scanners
As in past years, the event will also accept these items for recycling or reuse:
- Books
- Scrap metal, which also will include stoves, washers and dryers
- Eye glasses
- Keys
- Hearing aids
- Worn American flags
- Cell phones
- Bicycles in working order
In addition to residential electronics, businesses may also bring their equipment to be recycled.
Items that will not be accepted include refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other items that contain coolants or other hazardous materials.
This event’s success is dependent on volunteers. To help, people of high school age or older can call 630-690-1237 or 630-653-8877.
Items that will not be accepted include refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other items that contain coolants or other hazardous materials.
This event’s success is dependent on volunteers. To help, people of high school age or older can call 630-690-1237 or 630-653-8877.
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