Palatine to Conduct Electronics Recycling Event

From the Village of Palatine: The Village of Palatine and the Palatine Park District will host an electronics recycling event sponsored by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). This event will be held at Village Hall (200 E. Wood Street) and the Palatine Park District Community Center (250 E. Wood Street), on Saturday, August 5, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Residents from Palatine and other SWANCC member communities are eligible to participate. Electronics will not be accepted from non-SWANCC residents, businesses, schools or institutions. Identification will be checked for verification of residency.

Electronics to be accepted include:

• answering machines
• cable receivers
• calculators
• camcorders
• cameras
• cell phones
• computer cables
• computer monitors
• computers (desktop, notebook, tablet)
• converter boxes
• fax machines
• microwaves
• mouse/mice
• keyboards
• MP3 players
• portable digital assistants (PDAs)
• power tools and cords
• printers (multi-functional printers)
• satellite receivers
• scanners
• shredders
• small home appliances (toasters, blenders)
• stereo equipment (no wood)
• telephones
• televisions (all types)
• typewriters
• video game consoles
• video recorders/players
• zip drives

*Participants are asked to bring only the items that are listed above, and must be brought in a vehicle

for items to be accepted.

Image via the City of Palatine