Computer /Electronics Recycling Contractors

Electronics Disclaimer, May 2010
In September 2009, Illinois became the 16^th state to adopt an electronics recycling law known as the Electronics Products Recycling and Reuse Act. This legislation bans certain electronic items, mainly computers and televisions, from IL landfills. The IL EPA posts a list of approved electronic waste Collectors, Recyclers and Refurbishers at epa.state.il.us/land/electronic-waste-recycling/recycler-list.html.

The following electronics recyclers are not an endorsement by SWANCC, simply a listing of options. It is recommended by SWANCC that you research the downstream recycling practices of any company listed prior to giving them your old electronics.

The Federal Electronics Challenge provides a checklist to assist businesses, municipalities, schools, etc. with the selection of responsible electronics recycling services.  For more information, visit federalelectronicschallenge.net.

To learn about the dangers of exporting electronic waste to Third World Countries, visit the Basel Action Network at ban.org. 

Supply-Chain Services is SWANCC's recycling contractor:

Supply-Chain Services, Inc. (SSI)
250 W. North Ave, Lombard
(630) 629-9344
www.supply-chainservices.com
Call for details and pricing.


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Abt Electronics
1200 N Milwaukee Ave, Glenview
(847) 967-8830

abt.com/green
Thursday – Saturday:  2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Abt also recycles cardboard, white polystyrene (styrofoam), batteries and cell phones. Please bring your recyclables to the freestanding building (green Recycling Center sign) located just west of the main building.

ARC International Inc.
880 Mark St., Elk Grove Village
(630) 412-8002
Also accepts small and large appliances and electronic equipment. Call for pricing.

Best Buy
bestbuy.com
Stores accept most consumer electronics, including TVs and monitors up to 32 inches, computer CPUs and notebooks, small electronics, VCRs and DVDs, keyboards, mice and remotes. $10 per unit for items with screens is offset with a $10 Best Buy gift card. Tech Trade-In program allows consumers to exchange select gently used electronics for a Best Buy gift card.

Recycling kiosks at all stores for rechargeable batteries, cell phones, inkjet cartridges, CDs, DVDs, PDAs, smart phones and gift cards.

Cartridge World
9404 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
(847) 329-9096
cartridgeworldusa.com
Also accepts inkjet cartridges, monitors, printers and small electronics.

Chesapeake Recycling
1600 S US 35, Winamac, IN 46996
(866) 946-6602

Chicago's permanent Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility
Cook County
Goose Island
1150 N. Branch Street
Operated by the City of Chicago and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
(312) 744-7606

Tuesdays: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursdays: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
1st Saturday of month: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Also accepts household chemical waste, cell phones, fluorescent lamps and bulbs and propane tanks.

Circuit City Trade-in
www.cc.eztradein.com/cc
Provides customers with a way to trade in used, working, technology products in exchange for a Circuit City Gift Card.

Com2 Computer and Technologies
•195 E Kehoe Blvd, Carol Stream

•1196 S Main St, Lombard
(630) 544-1708

com2computer.com
Free for schools and non-profit organizations.

Call for information.

Costco
The Costco Trade-In and Recycle Program is a service provided to Costco customers by GreenSight Technologies, LLC. Only eligible products qualify for trade-in or recycle. You will receive a confirmation email and an email with a Pre-Paid UPS shipping label, along with instructions for packing and shipping the trade-in product and a link to a UPS Store locator. Shipping charges are pre-paid by GreenSight, however you will be responsible for properly packing your trade-in. The UPS Store can provide assistance with packing and shipment. Any cost associated with packing your trade-in will be your responsibility.
(866) 314-2059
www.greensight.com

Dell Inc.
Drop off any amount of Dell-branded PCs, monitors, keyboards, printers, mice and other accessories at any of Staples' 1,500 U.S. stores for free recycling, without having to make a purchase.
dell.com/recycle

Electronics Recycling Illinois
23006 Joyce Lane, Naperville
(630) 412-8002
erecycleil.com
Accepts PCs and peripherals, monitors, cables, stereo and video components, video game equipment, printers, copiers, fax machines, cell phones and telephones, typewriters, calculators and shredders. $10 charge for monitors, $50 charge for small pickups (less than 2 pallets).

Also accepts all types of batteries.

Everlights, Inc.
9901 S Torrence Ave, Chicago
(773) 734-9873
everlights.com
Accepts computer and electronic equipment, lamps, ballasts and microwaves. Call for pricing.

FASTPACE Business Services
3815 N. Ventura Drive, Arlington Heights
(847) 398-5757 Ext. 601
Accepts computer-related equipment only. $5 per load dropped off, plus $5 per monitor

Intercon Solutions
1001-59 Washington Ave, Chicago Heights
(708) 756-9838 or (888) 452-5642
www.interconrecycling.com
Microwaves are also accepted.

LifeSpan Technology Recycling
(888) 720-0900
www.lifespanrecycling.com
Large- and small-scale technology recycling, including computers, printers, monitors, telephone gear and fax machines.

Maine Scrap Metals
1274 Rand Rd, Des Plaines
(888) 824-3175
Computers and small appliances (no monitors or tvs).

Office Depot
Buy a tech recycling box in-store and fill with as many acceptable items as will fit, including CRT and LCD monitors, fax machines, desktop and laptop PCs, printers, scanners, computer peripherals, telephones, digital cameras, video cameras, VCRs, DVD players, MP3 players, small TVs, cables.

Small box          8”H x 15”D x 18”W $5

Medium box    20”H x 16”D x 16”W $10

Large box        24”H x 18”D x 18”W $15

Office Depot customers may also trade in their old electronics for an Office Depot gift card through its new Tech Trade-In program. The value of the gift card is determined by a recycle trade-in value generated through the website, www.officedepot.com/techtradein. Office Depot's Tech Trade-In program accepts LCD monitors, LCD TVs, digital cameras, desktop and laptop computers, gaming systems, MP3 players, camcorders, Smartphones/PDAs, and printers.

Panasonic Corporation of North America
5201 Tollview Drive, Rolling Meadows
(847) 637-4899
mrmrecycling.com/collection_il.htm

Drop off hours: Monday –Friday:  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Please park in Visitor Parking. Leave your recyclables in your vehicle and proceed to the security desk inside the main entrance. The guard will provide further instructions
Products accepted for no fee:
   - Panasonic branded consumer electronic products
   - Technics & Quasar branded consumer electronic products
   - Sharp branded consumer electronic products
   - Toshiba branded televisions

There may be a charge for recycling other brands or products.

RadioShack Corp.
www.radioshack.com/tradein
Receive an estimate of the trade-in value of your portable electronics, including global-positioning units, MP3 players, wireless phones, digital camcorders, car radios, digital cameras, notebook computers and video game consoles. Send items to RadioShack, using a pre-paid shipping label, and the company will mail a RadioShack gift card in the amount of the trade-in.

Sam's Club Mail-in Program
The Sam's Club Trade-In and Recycle Program is available only to members of Sam's Club who elect to trade in or recycle any qualifying consumer electronic product currently offered by the program. The list of qualifying products is displayed on the trade-in platform home page. Based on the configuration and condition of your item, Sam's Club will offer to purchase your item at the value displayed by the trade-in value estimator. All trade-in valuations are subject to final evaluation by our technical staff. If your item does not qualify for any trade-in value, you will be offered the opportunity to recycle your item for free. Our recycling program employs a zero tolerance landfill policy meaning all of the material that is subject to recycling is disassembled by hand, carefully separated and eventually utilized as feedstock for various raw material extraction processes (including smelting and refining). Shipping for both trade-in and recycle items is free.

recycleortrade@econewonline.com

econewonline.com/samsclub

Staples
Accepts all brands of computers, monitors, laptops, desktop printers and faxes for a fee of $10 apiece. Keyboards, mice and speakers are accepted at no charge.

Software Plus
400 W Dundee, Unit #10, Buffalo Grove
(847) 520-1717
sales@softwareplusnorth.com
Accepts computers and laptops only. Call or email for pricing.

Supply-Chain Services, Inc. (SSI)
250 W. North Ave, Lombard
(630) 629-9344
www.supply-chainservices.com
Call for details and pricing.

Think Green From Home
www.thinkgreenfromhome.com
Delivers electronic recycling kit in choice of three sizes, with a return-shipping label. See website for prices and information about types of electronics accepted.

United Recycling Industries
1600 Harvester Rd, West Chicago
(800) 270-8220
www.unitedrecycling.com
Also accepts cell phones, office equipment, consumer electronics, and microwaves.

Check details for these programs.

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This information is not an endorsement of any company, product, or service.