Electronics recylcing event Oct. 22 in Lake Zurich

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, Lake Zurich Industrial Council And Termax Corp. will host a one day only electronics recycling collection event for Lake County business, schools, not-for-profits and governments on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Lake Zurich.

The event is set for 8 a.m. to noon at the Termax parking lot, 1155 Rose Road.

Recycling fees will be assessed for televisions and cathode ray tube monitors - $35 for TVs 21" and larger, $25 for 20" or smaller, and $25 for each cathode ray tube monitor. All other acceptable electronics will be collected at no cost.

The collection will provide the entities an opportunity to drop off limited quantities of electronics, approximately 100 items per guest. Organizations with larger quantities of electronics are asked to contact SWALCO directly to arrange a special pickup. All Lake County businesses, schools, not-for-profits and units of government must provide a federal tax identification letter or business card in order to be permitted to drop off electronics.

For a comprehensive list of items accepted and to learn more about the Business Concierge program visit www.swalco.org or call (847) 377-4950.