Aurora plans electronics recycling drive-thru collection

Aurora will host an electronics recycling drive-through event for Aurora residents only from 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 22 at the Metra Route 59 train station, 1090 N. Route 59.

Each vehicle is limited to two screens, but can have an unlimited number of other items. Cables, cable boxes, cameras, cash registers, cell phones, copiers, cords, DVD players, fax machines, keyboards, laptops, printers, print cartridges, projectors, radios, satellite dishes, stereos, typewriters, VCRs and video games will be accepted.

Household items that will be accepted include blenders, bread makers, carpet sweepers, coffee makers, clocks, curling irons, electric knives, electric toothbrushes, fans, fryers, hair cutters, hair dryers, heaters, holiday lights, irons, landline phones, metal tools, mixers, remotes, shaving equipment, toaster ovens, and vacuum cleaners without bags.