The use of electronics in our day to day lives has framed society as we know it today. Over the past two decades the speed and way in which we communicate, entertain or any other technological advancements have grown exponentially. Each individual American now owns approximately 24 electronic products per household, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. Many consumers are unaware that most states currently have laws on disposal and recycling of electronic equipment.
When it comes to the proper disposal of electronic devices, ensuring they are recycled responsibly and following environmentally sound practices is imperative. The EPA recommends consumers to choose certified recyclers when looking for an End of Life outlet for their e-scrap. Elgin Recycling filters all E-scrap from our four recycling centers through our R2 certified warehouse (West Dundee, IL) ensuring that your electronics are handled safely and securely. R2, Responsible Recycling, is an electronic recycling certification that is recognized by the EPA as a sound way of recycling your electronics. Elgin Recycling’s R2 certified electronic recycling division (West Dundee, IL) ensures our customers that we follow safe and environmentally friendly recycling practices.
If you have old cell phones, computers, printers or any other electronic scrap we will accept them at any of our 4 full service public locations. We believe in taking care of our environment and offering a service to all consumers as a place to recycle their End of Life electronics. Please see the list of electronic equipment we accept below:
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Telecommunication Equipment
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Cell Phones
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Cell Phone Batteries
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Cell Phone Chargers
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Switches
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Circuit Boards
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Amplifiers
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Hard Drives
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Power Supplies
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UPS Batteries
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PC's
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Key Boards
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Mice
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Servers
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LCD Monitors (material charges apply)
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CRT Monitors (material charges apply)
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Floppy Drives
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CD Rom Drives
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Laptops
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Computer Cables
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AC Adapters
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Internal Power Supplies
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Plastic Electronics
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Aluminum Electronics
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Steel Electronics
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Yokes
Items NOT Accepted:
Items containing mercury, light bulbs, hazardous materials, bio-waste, thermostats, hazardous waste, paint, household batteries, liquid or chemical waste, glass, paint cans, fuel, oil, pressurized containers, propane tanks, PCB’s, paper and cloth.
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Fans
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Electric Motors
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Hard Drive Boards
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Memory
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Modem/Routers
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Transformers
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Stereo Equipment
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Hand Held Radios
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DVD Players
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Cabinets
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Frames
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Office Electronics (i.e. Office Phones)
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Ballasts
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Plasmas
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Printers
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Faxes
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Copy Machines
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Sealed Lead Acid Batteries
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Steel Encased / Industrial Batteries
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Li-Ion Batteries
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Ni-cad Batteries
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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries
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CPU’s