Electronics such as televisions, computer monitors, and cellphones are banned from going into Illinois landfills. See options below for recycling electronics and certain household materials.

Electronics Drop-off Program 

This program offers a seasonal drop-off location for electronics and is free for residents of SWANCC communities. Proof of residency is required.

Location: Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road; Mondays, 10:00AM to 12:00PM

2024 Dates: April 1, 2024 through November 11, 2024

Collections are not offered on national holidays and may be closed due to inclement/severe weather.

NOTE: some small household goods and other materials are no longer accepted – please be sure to confirm that the materials you wish to drop-off will be accepted by referring to the accepted item list – click here. Calculators, cameras, microwaves, power tools, shredders, small home appliances, stereo equipment, and typewriters are not accepted.

SWANCC also offers year-round weekly electronics recycling collection at the Glenview Transfer Station, 3 Providence Way, Des Plaines, on Saturdays from 9:00AM to 11:30AM as a free service to residents of SWANCC communities. Proof of residency is required.

Electronics Pick-up Program

Groot will pick up and properly dispose of two electronic items per week at no cost with pre-arranged curbside collection, scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. While most items will be picked up for free, there is a $50 charge for tube televisions weighing more than 50 pounds.

Call Groot at 800.244.1977 to schedule a collection.

Daily Electronics and Household Materials Drop-off Program

Smaller electronics and other materials are accepted at Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road; 8:00AM to 4:00PM, year-round inside the lobby at designated collection bins. This includes:

  • Small electronics (cellphones, laptops, etc.) – this program supports Recycling Avenue
  • Printer ink and toner cartridges
  • CFL and fluorescent light bulbs (not incandescent bulbs) – must be handed to staff at the help desk
  • Mercury thermometers or wall thermostats – must be contained in a sealed plastic bag
  • Expired non-controlled prescription drugs – first and third Wednesday of each month in the Department of Health and Human Services (847.781.4850). Click here for more info.
  • Batteries – rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries must have terminals/ends taped before placing them in a collection bin to reduce the risk of fire. While alkaline batteries are an eligible material for landfills, proper recycling/disposal at a collection site is preferred.

Annual Recycling Extravaganza

The Village hosts a single-day recycling event that typically occurs in the third or fourth weekend of August. While accepted products/materials may vary from one year to the next, in general electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, paint, and textiles are accepted at this event. Residents may also bring up to 6 banker boxes or paper bags of documents to be shredded on-site. This service is also free for residents of SWANCC communities.

Details of the 2025 recycling extravaganza will be available here and various other locations once logistics have been finalized. Upcoming SWANCC-sponsored events may be found here.