Effective January 1, 2012, the State of Illinois passed a law that prohibits the disposal of electronic waste through refuse collection. This law, the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, bans the disposal of e-waste in landfills, to include the following:
- Computers
- Video game consoles
- Computer monitors
- Electronic mice
- Printers
- Scanners
- Televisions
- Digital converter boxes
- Electronic keyboards
- Cable receivers
- Fax machines
- Satellite receivers
- Videocassette recorders
- Digital video disc recorders
- Portable digital music players
- Small scale servers
- Digital video disc players
Electronic items are accepted for recycling at the Compost Center, but cannot be placed in regular trash. Additionally, residents can schedule a curbside special collection on a regular garbage day for a minimum fee of $40.00. The Sanitation Section requires one business day notice for special collections. To schedule a curbside collection, call the Sanitation Automated Hotline at 847-615-4264.