Aurora Electronics Recycling Day returns May 4

The city of Aurora, in partnership with Will County, will host a free Electronics Recycling Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in the city's public parking Lot X, 309 N. River St.

All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required.

Due to the high demand for service:

• The event is open to Aurora residents only. ID is required.

• All residents must register for a time slot online at www.tinyurl.com/AuroraRecycles2019 or by calling (630) 256-4636. Space is limited per hour.

• Each car is limited to five items in total, including two total screens, either television OR computer screen.

• Only approved household items and electronics will be accepted.

• Cars should enter from Cedar Street via Lake Street. Signage will be posted in the area.

Electronic items which will be accepted: cables, cable boxes, cameras, cash registers, cellphones, copiers, cords, DVD players, fax machines, keyboards, laptops, printers and cartridges, projectors, radios, satellite dishes, stereos, typewriters, VCRs and video games.

Household items which will be accepted: 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.

Items which will not be accepted include large appliances such refrigerators, dish washers, stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, ballasts, bare CRT tubes, capacitors, dehumidifiers, household batteries-AA, AAA, D, C, Lithium, light bulbs, liquids, microwaves, salvaged units, smoke detectors, VHS cassette tapes and medical equipment; any material that is considered or has come in contact with biohazard or radioactive material.