Patch Algonquin-Lake in the Hills, IL --Want to know what can and can't be recycled in Kane County? Then look no further than the countyofkane.org website.
The following is your A to Z list, with links to additional information.
*American Flags* Ace Hardware, 901 W. Wilson, Batavia, 630-879-1330, and the VFW at 645 S. River (Route 25), Batavia, 630-879-9630 have drop-boxes for old flags.
*Ammunition and Gunpowder *Riverside Sports, 26 N. Bennett (Route 25), Geneva, 630-232-7047. Please call for hours.
*Appliances* See the Electronics page for small appliances. For large household appliances/white goods like washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and for any Freon-containing appliances like refrigerators, and air-conditioners, call your waste hauler.
*Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)* Please see the Batteries page.
*Batteries (auto)* Lead-acid batteries from autos, boats, sump pumps, may be taken to any store that sells them, as they are required to take the batteries they replace. There may be a small fee. Also see the Batteries page.
*Bicycles* See http://www.workingbikes.org or call 312-421-5048 for drop-offs in your area.
*Books* See info on the monthly Kane County Book and Electronics Collection Event.
*Building supplies* Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Aurora and Elgin. See the Building Material Reuse page for locations & contacts.
*Carbon Monoxide (CO)* detectors can be disposed of in the regular trash.
*Carpet, Carpet padding* Usable: ReStore in Elgin. See the Building Material Reuse page for address. Beyond Use: Midwest Recycling 630-543-6950 or PCI Flortech Inc 630-458-0760.
*CDs, DVDs, Audio and Video Tapes, Floppy discs, CD cases, Cartridges *See the Electronics page.
*Cell phones* Batavia Public Library, 630-879-1393. Also see the Electronics page.
*Chemicals, cleaners, fertilizers, pesticides* See the Household Hazardous Waste page.
*Clothing* thrift stores or parking lot drop boxes.
*Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)* Drop-boxes at most Ace Hardware, Home Depot, and other hardware stores. Deliver used CFLs in a resealable plastic bag. Also see the Fluorescent Lights page.
*Computers and computer equipment* See the Electronics page.
*Cooking Oil* Call Hopkins Grease Company 847-458-1010; they can connect you with local restaurants that have a grease dumpster. Or freeze it and put it in the trash on trash day.
*Corks* Wholefoods and Target, some locations. Also see www.recork.org to find restaurants with drop boxes.
*Crayons* SCARCE,www.scarceecoed.org, 630-545-9710.
*Dehumidifiers & Humidifiers* The Crusher, 651 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185, 630-231-6888.
*Electronics and Electric appliances*See the Electronics page.
*Eye glasses* Batavia Public Library, 630-879-1393. SCARCE, www.scarceecoed.org, 630-545-9710. Lions Club Drop Boxes, www.lionsclubs.org, 630-571-5466.
*Fire extinguishers* If full (or empty): see the Household Hazardous Waste page. If empty: Aurora TriState Fire Protection 630-978-0600.
*Fluorescent tube lights* See the Fluorescent Lights page.
*Furniture, and Household items* ReStore in Elgin. See the Building Material Reuse page for address. Also Thrift stores.
*Gardening plant pots, trays, tags* Drop-off at all Lowes Gardening Centers.
*Gasoline* See the Household Hazardous Waste page. Hangers, clothes hangers Many dry cleaners will take these, check with your local cleaner.
*Hazardous Waste* See the Household Hazardous Waste page.
*Hearing aids* Batavia Public Library, 630-879-1393.
*Inkjet cartridges/ Toner cartridge**s* See the Electronics page.
*Junk Mail* Remove any plastic inserts &recycle the paper. See info on stopping junk mail on the Junk Mail page.
*Landscape Waste* See the Yard Waste page.
*Latex paint* See the Paint page.
*Medications* See the Household Hazardous Waste page, or the Pharmaceutical page.
*Microwaves* See the Electronics page.
*Motor Oil* See the Motor Oil page.
*Needles* See the Sharps/Syringes/Needles page.
*Office, art and craft supplies* SCARCE,www.scarceecoed.org, 630-545-9710.
*Oil* See the Motor Oil page or Cooking Oil above.
*Packing peanuts* Shipping and packing stores will reuse clean, bagged and unmixed foam peanuts. Contact the Peanut Hotline www.loosefillpackaging.com, 800-828-2214.
*Paint Oil* paint is HHW, the Household Hazardous Waste page. Latex paint is not hazardous, see the Paint page.
*Pharmaceuticals* See the Pharmaceutical page.
*Phones* See the Electronics page.
*Phone Books* Place in household recycling. To opt out, see the Junk mail page.
*Plastic grocery bags and plastic film* See the Plastic Bag page.
*Propane gas tanks* Full or empty: Country Gas (fee), 630-584-0138. Naperville HHW (free), see the Household Hazardous Waste page. Empty only: Fox Valley Iron & Metal, Aurora, 630-897-5907.
*Refrigerators/ Large household Appliances* Call your waste hauler for collection. ComEd has a takeback program for working refrigerators and freezers, 888-806-2273. They pay you up to $50 and come get it.
*Sharps* See the Sharps/Syringes/Needles page.
*Shingles (Roofing)* Advanced Recycling, Batavia, 630-879-3587.
*Shoes* Sports Authority, 1777 S. Randall Road, Geneva, 630-208-4998. Nike Shoe Store, 1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Aurora, 630-585-9568. Also see: www.shoe4africa.org.
*Smoke detectors* Return used smoke alarm to supplier, address is usually listed in the product warranty or user's manual. First Alert Corp mail-in, 630-851-7330.
*Software* See the Electronics page.
*Syringes *See the Sharps/Syringes/Needles page.
*Styrofoam, polystyrene, styrene* Dart Container Corp, 310 Evergreen Dr., North Aurora, 630-896-4631, Recycle Drop-Off is open 24/7. Accepts: foam blocks, clean food containers. NO straws, cup lids, paper, or packing peanuts. Sump Pumps The Crusher, 651 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185, 630-231-6888.
*Televisions* See the Electronics page.
*Textiles* Clothes, blankets, towels & linens for reuse or worn beyond use - all parking lot drop boxes. Thrift stores for reuse only.
*Tires* See the Tire page.
*X-rays* Cardinal Recycling, 815-416-1499, www.cardinalrecycling.com/services.html.
*Yard waste* Collection programs are managed by towns and waste haulers. See section on Back Yard Composting on the Composting page and see the Yard Waste page for links to your city or village program. Reported by Patch 12 hours ago.