Recycling drive to include electronics
Submitted by AID
The Association for Individual Development will host a recycling drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 17. The program is part of the vocational training for people with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.
There will be two convenient drop-off locations at the AID offices: 1135 Bowes Road in Elgin, (847) 931-6237; or 309 W. New Indian Trail Road in Aurora, (630) 966-4121.
Alternate drop-off location and times are available through a partnership with Aurora Township Highway Department.
Traditional recycling items include: aluminum, cardboard, plastic bottles, plastic film, plastic bags, scrap metal, and tin cans. They also will accept printers, computers, keyboards, fax machines, video recorders, portable music players, DVD players, video game consoles, scanners, computer mice, digital, converter boxes, cable receivers, and satellite receivers. For details, visit www.the-association.org or find AID on Facebook. Or follow AID on Twitter.
For 50 years, the Association for Individual Development has provided services to individuals who have developmental, physical and/or mental disabilities, those who have suffered a trauma or those at risk. All clients have access to life enriching services through early intervention; pediatric therapy; respite care; permanent, affordable housing; developmental and vocational training; job placement and on-the-job coaching services; crisis intervention; victims services; mental health treatment; behavioral intervention; community education and advocacy. Serving more than 5,100 clients in 20 programs operating in 45 communities, AID is a leading provider of services that address the needs of individuals throughout every stage of their lives. A person-centered approach coupled with innovative practices ensures the highest level of accomplishment. The employees and families of AID strive to empower individuals with disabilities, mental illness and special needs to achieve independence and community inclusion.