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Electronic Recycling

Computers, cell phones, microwave, and other electronics may be disposed of properly at the following facilities.  One-day collection events are also sponsored.  Please check local papers for information on one-day events.

Note:  There may be a charge on items.

Business Name Address Phone Items Accepted
Raw Materials 918 E. Park Avenue, Libertyville 549-0548 Computers only
System Service International 250 W. North Avenue, Lombard 630-629-9344 Residential, business, & commercial electronics
United Recycling Industries 1600 Harvester, West Chicago 630-231-6060 Computers, keyboards, modems, and facsimile machines
Maine Scrap Metal 1274 Rand Road 824-3175 Computers, various electronics
Com2 Computers 195 E. Kehoe Blvd., Carol Stream AND 1196 C. South Main St., Lombard 877-977-COM2 (2662) Residential, business & commercial electronics, batteries, light bulbs, cables, wires

 

 

 

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City of Des Plaines
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Events Calendar
10/15/08 Committee of the Whole - Budget Hearing
10/16/08 Committee of the Whole - Budget Hearing
10/16/08 Consumer Protection Commission
10/20/08 City Council Meeting
News Headlines
10/10/08 Flooding Information and Updates
10/8/08 Mayor Declares October as National Arts and Humanities Month
10/7/08 Des Plaines Thinks Green!
10/2/08 Des Plaines Firefighters Sell Pink T-Shirts
9/29/08 News From the Community Foundation
9/26/08 This document is available to view in PDF format. History Center Affected by Flood
9/26/08 Chiro One Wellness Centers Recently Opened in Metro Square
9/25/08 City Clerk Announces Early Voting
9/24/08 Citizen Police Academy Postponed
9/24/08 Police Officer Sworn In
9/24/08 First Lady's Luncheon Rescheduled to October 12
9/19/08 Clerk Announces Last Day To Register To Vote
9/18/08 IEMA, FEMA, SBA To Begin Flood Damage Assessments
9/15/08 Governor Blagojevich Tours Flood-Impacted Areas

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