2025 Aurora Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru

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2025 Aurora Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru

The free Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru is Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Route 59 Train Station.

By City of Aurora | Mayor's Office

Date and time

Saturday, April 26 · 8am - 12pm CDT

Location

ROUTE 59 METRA TRAIN STATION

1090 Illinois Route 59 Aurora, IL 60504

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

The City of Aurora is hosting a free Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Route 59 Train Station, 1090 N. Route 59.


All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.


Due to the high demand for service:


• The event is open to the first registered 2,000 Aurora residents only. ID is required.


• All residents MUST register here for a time slot.


• Each vehicle is limited to two screens - either television OR computer screen - but can have an unlimited number of other electronics.


• No businesses will be allowed to drop off electronics.


• Only approved household items and electronics will be accepted.


ACCEPTED ITEMS

The following electronics WILL be accepted: cables, cable boxes, cameras, cash registers, cell phones, copiers, cords, DVD players, fax machines, keyboards, laptops, printers, print cartridges, projectors, radios, satellite dishes, stereos, typewriters, VCRs and video games;


The following household items WILL be accepted: blenders, bread makers, carpet sweepers, coffee makers, clocks, curling irons, electric knives, electric toothbrushes, fans, fryers, hair cutters, hairdryers, heaters, holiday lights, irons, landline phones, metal tools, mixers, remotes, shaving equipment, toaster ovens, and vacuum cleaners (without bags).


ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

The following items WILL NOT be accepted: large appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, washers, dryers), batteries of any type, air conditioners, ballasts, bare CRT tubes, capacitors, carbon monoxide detectors, dehumidifiers, light bulbs, liquids, microwaves, salvaged units, smoke detectors, VHS cassette tapes, wood speakers and and medical equipment (any material that is considered or has come in contact with biohazard or radioactive material).

Frequently asked questions

When does registration open?

Registration opens on Wedneday, April 16, 2025, at 9 a.m.

Is this just for Aurora residents?

Yes, this is just for Aurora residents. ID showing an Aurora address must be shown to enter the site.

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