Electronics
SWALCO offers various Electronics Recycling Events/Opportunities throughout Lake County, in conjunction with our member communities.
Before you throw away a piece of electronic equipment, please consider the following recycling and safe disposal options. It is important to keep toxic and reusable materials out of our landfills. You can also check the events section of the website to find out if there is an electronics collection event scheduled. If you need to dispose of something before a collection event, please consult the list of processors below or call SWALCO at 847.336.9340 for help.
Do you have an outdated computer, old cell phone, broken television or other small electronic item gathering dust in your home or office?
- ABT Electronics offers an electronics recycling program in addition to a number of other recycling and green initiatives - click on ABT to find out more.
- Check out Best Buy's Recycling Kiosks, Tech Trade-In program, TV & Appliance Haul-Away or Pick-up programs at BestBuy.com.
- GreenDisk - Recycle computer and techno media waste and accessories
- For household appliances like refrigerators, humidifiers and other items not accepted at SWALCO's collections, please see the "White Goods" section below. If you have an older working refrigerator, freezer or air-conditioner, ComEd will pick it up and pay you $25.00 for them.
Companies Providing Electronic Recycling/Reuse Services
Midwest Computer Recycling, Inc.
www.ez2recycle.com
Lake Bluff, IL
Specializes in the proper disposal and recycling of computer and electronic equipment They accept drop-offs from private individuals and small businesses. There is no charge to drop off equipment. MCRI can also arrange for pickup from your business. Fees will vary for this service.
MCRI is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. to accept drop-offs. For more information contact them at 847-582-1730 or visit their website.
MICOMP Computer Center
http://www.micomp.com/
Gurnee Mills Mall
Monday to Friday 10am to 9pm and Saturday 10am to 9:30pm
Accepts computers, monitors & peripherals for recycling.
Fees vary, please call or email Bancroft Park at (630) 860-4607 bancroft@micomp.com to arrange for equipment drop-off. May also offer pick-up computer equipment depending on the quantity, condition and the location. Call or email for more details.
Classic Computer Recovery, Inc.
2501 Deborah Ave. Unit E.
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 871-7045
www.classiccomputerrecovery.com
The Classic Computer Recovery, Inc. Zion facility is open between the hours of 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (visit the CCR web site for a list of acceptable and non acceptable materials). There is a fee for this and you should contact Classic Computer regarding that fee.
If your material is from a commercial business or a public or private institution you must first call Classic Computer Recovery, Inc. at 847 847-6568 to arrange an appointment (recycling fees may apply to commercial and institutional material).
System Service International, Inc.
250 W. North Ave.
Lombard, IL
630.629.9344
Open for public drop-off. Accepts a variety of electronics from residential, business and commercial sources.
Computer Recycling Group, LLC
7218 Virginia Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL
815.455.6300
http://www.comprecgroup.com/
Free drop-off of any computer or computer-related electronics. Flexible pick up fee. Also accepts variety of other equipment (fees vary).
Intercon Solutions
1001-59 Washington
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
888.452.5642 (toll free)
http://www.interconrecycling.com
SIMS Recycling Solutions
1600 Harvester
West Chicago, IL
630.231.6060
www.simsmm.com
Offers a home shipping program (see below).
Used CD's and jewel cases can be sent to MRC Polymers (3307 S. Lawndale Avenue in Chicago) for recycling. Please call 773.890.9000 for more information.
Home Pick-up Computer Recycling Programs
http://www.unitedrecycling.com/site.html
http://www.dell.com
http://www.hp.com
Cell Phone Donation/Recycling Programs
Mundelein MainStreet accepts used cell phones (as well as inkjet/laser printer cartidges) for recycling at their office (16 E. Park Street) during regular business hours. Call 847.970.9235 for more information. Other donation programs include:
http://www.cellforcash.com/main/
http://www.donateaphone.org/
http://www.collectivegood.com/
http://www.call2recycle.org/ (and rechargeable batteries)
Computer Donation Programs
http://sharetechnology.org/donate.html
http://www.pcsforschools.org/
http://www.timedollartutoring.org/
http://www.ucpnet.org/assistive_technology.html
http://www.cristina.org/dsf/
The Salvation Army - 847.662.7730
Goodwill Industries - 312.491.2900
Fundraising Programs
http://www.recycle4dollars.com/
http://www.empties4cash.com/
http://www.recyclefree.com/fundraising.html
http://www.envirosolutionsllc.com/
http://www.fundingfactory.com/
eBay's Rethink Initiative