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Chicago recycling part 2: Electronics and battery recycling
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Moving beyond the basic recycling program, there are likely many things that you bring into your home that you need to dispose of that you can't put into the blue recycling bin and definitely should not go in the trash. Electronics and batteries contain toxic heavy metals which, if disposed of in a landfill, can cause soil and groundwater contamination. If incinerated, toxic heavy metals are released into the environment and can make their way into the food chain and cause adverse health effects. If recycled, electronics and batteries can be reused in such a way that their components are not released into the environment.
Where can I recycle batteries?
Battery recycling is available at the Chicago Public Library locations throughout Chicago. Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at Staples stores.
Where can I recycle computers?
The city of Chicago recycles computers at the facility located at 1150 N. Branch St. Most working and non-working computers can also be recycled by mailing the computer back to the company free of charge. Companies such as Apple, Dell, and Hewlett Packard all have such programs. See their websites for details. Additionally, computers, monitors, laptops, and printers can be recycled at Staples stores for a $10 fee.
Where can I recycle old cell phones and other electronics?
Many cell phone companies will accept used cell phones for recycling at their store locations. Staples stores also accept cell phones, PDAs, pagers, chargers, and digital cameras for recycling free of charge. The City of Chicago 1150 N. Branch St location also accepts cell phones.
For more information on electronics recycling, check out:
City of Chicago Electronics Recycling
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