Recycle old electronic devices March 22 in Oregon

OREGON – The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be hosting a residential electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 22, at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

The event is only for Ogle County residents, and a free permit is required in advance.

To obtain a permit, call 815-732-4020 or email solidwaste@oglecountyil.gov and provide your name, address, phone number and email address by 4 p.m. Thursday, March 21.

Accepted items include all televisions and computer monitors, computers, computer hardware and cables, laptops, tablets, cellphones, printers, fax machines, scanners, shredders (no tubs), copiers, video gaming equipment, DVD players and VCRs, cable/satellite boxes, stereo equipment, radios, digital clocks, cameras, calculators, phone systems, holiday light strands, extension cords, rechargeable batteries, printer ink cartridges, CDs/DVDs and compact fluorescent bulbs.

Microwave ovens will be accepted for $5 per unit. Cash or check will be accepted.

There is a limit of seven large or bulky items per permit and one permit per county household per month. Business or institutional electronic materials will not be accepted at these events.

Business or institutional electronics are accepted by the OCSWMD through a separate program. Call the department for information and pricing for business electronic recycling and to make an appointment to drop off the materials to be recycled.

For information about this recycling event, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecountyil.gov.