Illinois State House District 82 issued the following announcement on July 14.
Join State Representative Jim Durkin and State Senator John Curran for a free Community Recycle Event to help constituents recycle unwanted items and properly dispose of unused prescriptions drugs. Additionally, residents can bring up-to 2 grocery bags of documents to be shredded.
Saturday, Aug 1, 2020
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Pleasantdale Middle School
7450 S. Wolf Road
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Residents are encouraged to bring unwanted items from the list below:
Accepted Electronics
Cell/Smart Phones
Cameras, Digital & Video
Circuit Boards/Card
Computers, Mice, Cables & Accessories
Computer Power Supplies
Computer Peripherals
Copiers
Video & Audio Equip
Fax Machines
Gaming Devices
Keyboards
Laptops, Notebooks
Mainframe Computer Equipment
MP3 Players
Network Devices & Peripherals
PDA
PBX Systems
Power Distribution Units
Projection Equipment
Printers
Receivers & Transmitters
Scanners
Security Equipment
Servers
Stereos
Tablets
Telephones
Typewriters
UPS Backup Batteries
VCRs
Video Game Consoles
Accepted Household Items
Bicycles
Books
Eyeglasses
Flags
Hearing Aids
Musical Instruments
Prescription Drugs placed in clear resealable bag – no needles or inhalers
The following items will not be accepted at the event:
CRT TV’s or Computer Monitors (aka “Tube TV’s/Monitors”)
Hazmat Items (listed below)
Hot Water Heaters
SCUBA Tanks
Tires
Weapons
Alcohol
Antifreeze (used or new)
Batteries
Black Powder
Chemicals (unsealed)
Fluorescent Bulbs
Fireworks
Gasoline
Kerosene
Lamp Oil
Matches
Mineral Spirits
Non-Flammable Gas (i.e. helium)
Oil Stains
Vegetable Oil (used)
Vehicle Oil
Aerosol- used (i.e. Hairspray)
Antibacterial Soap
Cleaning Supplies (unsealed)
Industrial Glues or Paints
Lubricants
Mace/Pepper Spray
Nail Polish Remover
Paint (house)
Propane Tanks
Spray Paint
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS
American Legion Post 1941
Burr Ridge Police Department
Paper Tiger
S.C.A.R.C.E.
Sharing Connections
Working Bikes
Contact Rep. Durkin’s office at 630-325-2028 or online for more information.
Original source can be found here.
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