Super Recycling Event Reminder – April 6
Northwest Illinois residents and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming Super Recycling Event collection set for Saturday, April 6, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The recycling collection will be conducted at the Carroll County Highway Department, just off Rt. 52/64, at 10735 Mill Road, Mt. Carroll, Illinois.
Free recycling categories include electronics such as computers, monitors, televisions, printers, keyboards, copiers, cell phones, and more. Small household electronic items are also accepted at no charge and include microwaves, vacuum cleaners, coffee and bread makers, toaster ovens, small saws, drills, holiday lights, hair dryers and more.
Batteries are also accepted for free and include all types of alkaline, lithium, rechargeable, and large lead-acid vehicle and machinery batteries.
Additional recycling items will be accepted for small fee. Large household appliances will be accepted for $10 per item and include refrigerators, dish washers, stoves, air conditioners, etc. Compact and large fluorescent bulbs will also be accepted for a charge with bulbs four feet and under costing $1.00 each and bulbs over four feet costing $2.00 each. Paper and document shredding including DVD disposal is also offered and will cost $2 per participating household or business.
Unfortunately, no paint or chemicals can be accepted at the collection.
The event is sponsored by the Jo-Carroll Solid Waste Agency. For questions, please contact Mark Maidak, agency coordinator, at 815-541-8183, or via e-mail at jocarrollswa@yahoo.com.
