What: Document Destruction and Electronic Recycling Event
Who: Elk Grove Village
When: Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Where: James Paul Petri Public Works Facility, 450 E. Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL
There is no cost to attend, but residents must live in one of SWANCC’s local member communities (Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates) to participate. IDs will be checked for proof of residency. Materials from businesses, institutions or schools will not be accepted.
- IDs will be checked to verify residency.
- Residents will unlock/open the trunk from inside the vehicle and allow staff to unload the items.
- Paper documents should be contained in one area in the back of vehicle in paper bags or small boxes – not in plastic bags! Boxes and bags will be returned to the resident.
About Paper: Residents can bring up to six (6) file-sized boxes or paper bags of sensitive documents containing personal information, such as medical history forms, bank statements, personal files and retired tax forms. Paper documents will be shredded on site.
Plastic spines/covers and metal clips/binders MUST BE removed from all documents. DO NOT bring paper in plastic bags. DO NOT include photos, slides, negatives, books, store receipts, magazines, greeting cards or newspapers or any non-paper item.
Acceptable electronics items:
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How to prepare for a Document Destruction event:
- Paper must be dry, clean, and loose
- Remove metal clips, plastic sleeves, folders, and binders (small staples are okay)
- Place paper in paper shopping bags or cardboard boxes – NO PLASTIC BAGS – please!
- Limited to six (6) bags or boxes
***The weekly Electronics Recycling drop off in Hoffman Estates will begin Monday, April 1, 2024 and run through November 11, 2024. The drop offs are held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hoffman Estates Village Hall.***
To assist residents with collecting old electronics and to ensure environmentally safe recycling of these materials, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) developed an Electronics Recycling Drop-off Program to collect electronics on an ongoing basis at no cost to Hoffman Estates residents and other SWANCC communities such as Elk Grove Village. Proof of residency will be required.
Village residents can drop off electronics each Monday at the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates. Your cooperation in adhering to the times and dates is much appreciated.
Electronics will only be accepted on Mondays. Under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, there is a limit of 7 items per household and no electronics can be accepted from municipalities, schools, businesses, or institutions.
The following items will be accepted for recycling. Please remove electronics from plastic packaging and boxes before bringing to a SWANCC drop-off location.
- Cable Receivers
- Cell Phones
- Computer cable
- Computer monitors
- Computers (Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets)
- Converter Boxes
- DVD players
- Fax Machines
- Keyboards
- Mice
- MP3 Players
- Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs)
- Printers (Multi-function Printers)
- Satellite Receivers
- Scanners
- Televisions (All Types)
- Video Game Consoles
- Video Recorders/Players
- Zip Drives
Please note: The following items are not accepted at SWANCC events or permanent drop off locations:
- NO Calculators
- NO Cameras
- NO Microwaves
- NO Power tools/cords
- NO Shredders
- NO Small home appliances (blenders, coffee makers, lamps, etc.)
- NO Stereo equipment
- NO Typewriters
The Village of Schaumburg is hosting a Fall Recycling Event that will include electronics and paint recycling as well as document shredding!
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Wintrust Field West Parking Lot (Boomers), 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg.
Who: Schaumburg residents only (participants will be asked to show ID).
What: Paper shredding services will be available at no cost to residents. Two banker boxes or bags are acceptable. Document destruction will be available until the truck reaches capacity. Allowed: Paper clips and staples. Not Allowed: CDs, Plastic Bags, Spiral Notebooks, 3 Ring Binders.
Sponsored by Docu-Shred.
Attendees will also be able to recycle latex and oil-based paints.
The following fees will be charged for both types of paints:
Latex Paint:
Quarts=$2.99 each
Gallons=$5.99 each
5 gallon bucket=$19.99 each
Spray Cans=No charge
Oil Based Paints/Stains:
Quarts=$5.99
Gallons=$9.99
5 gallon buckets=$24.99
Please do not mix containers.
Sponsored by EarthPaint.org
Electronic items include computers, small appliances, cell phones, electronic toys, copper wire and more will also be accepted. Visit ElginRecycling.com for a full list.
Televisions and Monitors:
TV/Monitor up to 21″ (not including LCD monitors)=$25
TV/Monitor 21″ and above, including CRT, LCD and Plasma monitors=$35
LCD Monitor=$15
Cash or credit accepted onsite.
Sponsored by Elgin Recycling
For more information, dial 311 in Schaumburg.
 Village of Schaumburg residents who receive curbside refuse service will be provided the opportunity to participate in a free curbside electronics recycling event the week of October 2 through October 6, 2023. Households must register between Monday, August 7 through Friday, September 22 to participate. To register and for more information on accepted items, visit LRS’s website or call (844) 633-3577. |
It’s time to clean out your old electronics, small appliances, and paper documents if you’re a resident of Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village. The village and the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County [SWANCC] will be holding an electronics recycling and document shredding event for SWANCC residents only.
Materials will not be accepted from businesses, schools or non-SWANCC residents.
Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Susan H. Kenley-Rupnow Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke
Simply drive to the Public Works Center, and workers will unload the recyclables from your car!
New safety guidelines will be in place for this year’s event:
- Residents must remain in their vehicle.
- IDs will be checked to verify residency.
- Residents will unlock/open the trunk from inside the vehicle and allow staff to unload the items.
- Paper documents should be contained in one area in the back of the vehicle. Up to 6 paper bags or banker boxes are accepted. Plastic bags will not be accepted. Boxes and bags will be returned to the resident.
- The Village recommends that you arrive early. The event will close promptly at 12:00 p.m.
Accepted Electronic Materials:
- Cable Receivers
- Cell Phones
- Computer monitors
- Computers (Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets)
- Converter Boxes
- Fax Machines
- Keyboards
- Mice
- MP3 Players
- Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs)
- Printers (Multi-function Printers)
- Satellite Receivers
- Scanners
- Televisions (All Types)
- Video Game Consoles
- Video Recorders/Players
- Zip Drives
Items NOT Accepted Are:
- CDs, DVDs or VHS tapes
- Humidifiers/Dehumidifiers
- Lamps
- Microwaves
- Refrigerators and other large appliances
- Speakers
- Stereos
- Vacuum cleaners
Other Items Accepted For Recycling Are:
- Textiles and small household goods: clothing, small appliances, towels, sheets and blankets
- Expired drugs and sharps
- Fluorescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Batteries
- Printer cartridges
- Latex (water-based) paint. There is a fee.
For more information, please see: hoffmanestates.org/green
Both SWANCC communities in Schaumburg Township–Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates–will be able to take part in the upcoming Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event in Elk Grove Village. Residents from these two communities only may participate. IDs will be checked.
When: Saturday, June 4, 2023 9 am – Noon
Where: Petri Public Works Facility, 450 E. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL.
Please bring an ID or utility bill to verify your address.
Acceptable electronics items:
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If an item is not listed, it will not be accepted.
Paper documents and electronics will be accepted with a limit of six [6] file size boxes or paper bags per vehicle. NO PLASTIC BAGS are allowed. Plastic spines/covers, folders, binders and metal clips MUST BE removed from all documents. DO NOT include photos, slides, negatives, books, store receipts, magazines, greeting cards or newspapers or any non-paper items.
Boxes and bags will be returned to the resident.
Visit the village website for more information.
Who: Wheaton Electronic Recycling Drop-Off Event
Date: Second Saturday of each month
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton (near the Wheaton Police Department)
The Public is welcome to attend these events.
New Safety Protocols:
- All items must be placed in the trunk of the vehicle prior to entering the event.
- Volunteers can’t enter the passenger compartment of any vehicle.
- Participants are not allowed to exit their vehicle after entering the event.
- All textiles should be placed in a clean plastic bag and small electronics should be in a cardboard box. Cooking oils should be in a sealed container. Unbagged textiles and small electronic items will not be accepted.
- Televisions and monitors must be paid for in cash (no change given) or prepaid through the e-Works website. A receipt for prepaid items must be displayed to staff prior to a television or monitor being accepted. Cost is $25 per TV/monitor with screen smaller than 21″ and $35 per TV/monitor with screen 21″ or larger.
- Participants who are experiencing any respiratory illness or have ill family members are asked to stay at home.
Accepted for Recycling:
- Clothing & shoes
- Computer monitors* and televisions*
- Computers, laptops, servers, mice, printers, scanners, fax machines, wires, cords & cables, adapters, power supplies, ballasts, circuit boards, computer batteries, computer drives, mainframes, modems, small-scale servers, wires
- VCR & DVD players/recorders, cable & converter boxes, digital converter boxes, satellite receivers, video game consoles, docking stations, scanners
- Portable music players, electronic keyboards, stereos, CD players
- Cell phones, tablets, phones, projectors
- Cameras
- Coffee pots (not the glass part)
- Fans (metal fans only)
- Humidifiers
- Holiday light strings
- Microwaves
- Scrap metal
- Speakers (no large wooden speakers)
- Toasters
- Vacuums (no cloth bags)
- Cooking oil (for recycling into biofuel)
- Fluorescent tube lights (no CFL light bulbs)
*Tax-deductible donation fee applies for all televisions and monitors:
- $25 per TV/monitor with screens smaller than 21 inches
- $35 per TV/monitor with screens 21 inches and larger
eWorks Electronic Services Inc. will accept cash or credit card payments at the drop-off (no checks), or you can prepay at http://recycling.eworksesi.org. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt at the time of drop-off.
NOT ACCEPTED at the Monthly Drop-off Events:
- DVDs, video/audio cassettes
- Large home appliances/white goods (stoves, washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, extra-large wooden-box speakers)
- Electronics from businesses
- Hazardous and chemical waste (mercury-containing devices, thermostats, thermometers, smoke detectors, liquids and gases)
- CFL light bulbs
- Batteries
Questions about what is/is not accepted? Contact eWorks Electronic Services Inc. at 217-364-7543.
Both SWANCC communities in Schaumburg Township–Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates–will be able to take part in the upcoming electronics drop-off/documentshredding event in Rolling Meadows. Residents from these two communities only may participate.
Saturday, October 6, 2018 9 am – Noon
Public Works Facility
3900 Berdnick Street, Rolling Meadows
IDs will be checked.
Acceptable electronics items for recycling can be found here.
Typical documents that can be shredded include medical records, bank statements, personal files, retired tax forms, etc. Staples and paper clips are acceptable, but binders should be removed. Residents will be limited to six banker-sized boxes of documents.
Visit www.swancc.org for more information.
When: Saturday, September 15, 2018 10:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Where: DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton
Who: Sponsored by SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education)
Who may attend: The event is open to the public.
For info on the types of recycling that are available, see here.
What: Recycling your television and/or computer monitors
- CRT TV / Monitors
- LCD / Plasma TV
- LCD Monitors
- Wood Console and Rear Projection TV
How much: TV/Monitors: Under 21 inches=$25 Over 21 inches=$35 (Measure diagonally across the screen)
LCD Monitor any size: $15
Who: Elgin Recycling
Where: Elk Grove Township Recycling Center
145 South Weiler Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
847-741-4100
When: Mon-Fri 7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Sat 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
What else: Coupon available
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