Free Electronics Recycling Event At Bednarcik Junior High

AURORA, IL — If you've got some electronics items laying around that you need to get rid of, you can head to Bednarcik Junior High School on Oct. 5 for a free Electronics Recycling Day. Residents can bring TVs, VCRs, laptops, video game systems, and other electronics to the event, which requires advance registration.

Here's a list of some of the items that will be accepted at the electronic recycling event:

• TVs
• VCRs and DVD players
• Fax machines
• Laptops, printers, keyboards
• Typewriters
• Satellite dishes
• Stereos
• Curling irons
• Vacuums
• Coffee makers
• Clocks
• Blenders
• Bread makers
• Toaster ovens
• Metal tools

The following items cannot be accepted at the Electronics Recycling event:

• Large household appliances
• Air conditioners
• Dehumidifiers
• Microwaves
• Smoke detectors
• Household batteries

To donate items at the Free Electronics Recycling Event, Aurora residents must register in advance. Cars are limited to bringing a total of five items, which include up to two TV and or computer screens.

Be sure to bring ID to prove you're an Aurora resident.

What: Electronics Recycling Event

When: Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Bednarcik Junior High School, 3502 Heggs Rd.. Aurora