The City of Aurora will hold a free electronics recycling event on Saturday, September 6. The drive-thru event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Route 59 Metra Train Station, located at 1090 N. IL Route 59.
According to city officials, residents must register in advance for a time slot to participate in the event. Registration is now open and is required for all attendees. The event is limited to the first 2,000 Aurora residents who sign up, and participants will need to show identification upon arrival.
Residents may bring an unlimited number of approved household electronics for recycling, but each vehicle is restricted to two screens, which can be either televisions or computer monitors. Only approved household items and electronics will be accepted during the collection.
“All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required! All residents MUST register in advance for a time slot. Required registration IS NOW OPEN!” city officials stated.
To register and secure a spot at the event, residents can visit www.aurora.il.us/ElectronicsRecycling.
