Dupage Country
April 18, 2026; Bloomingdale Township Highway Department Electronics Recycling Event;Bring your household electronics for recycling! This event is sponsored by eWorks ESRI. Fees apply for all CRT, Flat Screens, Projection TVs and Monitors; 6N030 Rosedale Avenue Bloomingdale, IL; 8 AM – 12 PM.
April 18 & 19, 2026; Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility; Open to all; Bring all aerosol cans, automotive fluids, asbestos materials, batteries, fire extinguishers, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, household cleaners, drain openers, and pool chemicals; Mercury, paints and stains (oil based only); Peanut oil, poison, pesticides and fertilizers; Propane tanks up to 20 lbs, solvents and strippers; Thermostats, unknown hazardous substances, E-cigarettes, vapes, and pods; 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540; 9 AM – 2 PM.
April 18, 2026; Villa Park Electronics Recycling; The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue This free service is ONLY available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note only one TV may be dropped off per visit; Public Works Garage – 20 W. Home Avenue; 9 AM – 12 PM.
April 18, 2026; Village of Addison Spring Community Recycling Event; This event is open exclusively to Addison residents, and proof of residency is required. Accepted items for this event include electronics (fees apply for certain items), document shredding, American flags, hearing aids, general recycling, books, records, ink jet cartridges, X-ray film, musical instruments, eyeglasses, holiday lights, keys, and Brita filters/accessories; Addison Public Works Department, 1491 Jeffrey Drive; 8 AM – 12 PM.
April 18, 2026; Westmont Paper Shred Special Olympics Fundraiser; The Westmont Police Department, partnering with local business Cutting Edge Document Destruction, will co-host a paper shredding event to benefit Special Olympics Illinois; Westmont Police-Fire Facility at 500 N. Cass Avenue; 9 AM – 1 PM.
April 25, 2026; Elmhurst Quarterly Electronics & More Recycling Event; Open to ALL DuPage County residents; Public Works Facility – 985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst; 8 AM – 12 PM.
April 25 & 26, 2026; Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility; Open to all; Bring all aerosol cans, automotive fluids, asbestos materials, batteries, fire extinguishers, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, household cleaners, drain openers, and pool chemicals; Mercury, paints and stains (oil based only); Peanut oil, poison, pesticides and fertilizers; Propane tanks up to 20 lbs, solvents and strippers; Thermostats, unknown hazardous substances, E-cigarettes, vapes, and pods; 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540; 9 AM – 2 PM.
April 25, 2026; Glendale Heights One Stop Reuse and Recycling Depot; Open to ALL DuPage County residents; Accepting Electronics, Broken Holiday Lights, Retired US Official Flags, TV’s/Screen, Glasses/Hearing Aids, Cell Phones, Document Shredding, Cardboard Boxes, Batteries, and more; GH20 Aquatic Center Parking Lot – 240 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights; 10 AM – Noon.
April 25, 2026; Schaumburg Recycle & Shred Event; The Village of Schaumburg invites residents to participate in its Community Recycling Events, providing an opportunity to safely dispose of various recyclable materials, including electronics, paint and document destruction; Wintrust Field West Lot, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd.; 9 AM – 1 PM.
April 25, 2026; Village of Bolingbrook Arbor Day Celebration & Shred Event; The Village is hosting a full day of fun, community, and tree-filled excitement you won’t want to miss. The Tree Planting Ceremony takes place at 10 AM and following this ceremony visitors can enjoy tree giveaways, games & prizes, Raffles, Expert planting advice, and free hot dogs and water. This event will also be hosting a drive-up community shred event. All sensitive documents will be shredded on site. Limit two-standard-size paper boxes per vehicle; Bolingbrook Town Center Front Lot – 375 W. Briarcliff; 11 AM – 2 PM.
May 2, 2026; 2026 Addison Township Electronics/Textile Recycling & More Event; Follow the link to see a list of items that are NOT accepted; Fees apply for certain electronics; Textile & clothing recycling accepted for FREE; Paper recycling & Tollway Transponders accepted at no charge; 401 N Addison Rd, Addison; 8 AM – 12 PM.
May 2, 2026; Itasca Green Day Recycle and Shred Event; The Village of Itasca proudly hosts an annual Green Day event, where sustainability meets community each year in May, on the first Saturday of the month. This event is a chance to responsibly dispose of unwanted electronics, securely shred paper, and declutter your space of other items you no longer need. If you ordered a rain barrel, they will be available for pick up during this event. Visit the Village of Itasca’s website for rain barrel ordering information; 411 N Prospect Ave., Itasca; 8 AM – 12 PM.
May 2 & 3, 2026; Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility; Open to all; Bring all aerosol cans, automotive fluids, asbestos materials, batteries, fire extinguishers, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, household cleaners, drain openers, and pool chemicals; Mercury, paints and stains (oil based only); Peanut oil, poison, pesticides and fertilizers; Propane tanks up to 20 lbs, solvents and strippers; Thermostats, unknown hazardous substances, E-cigarettes, vapes, and pods; 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540; 9 AM – 2 PM.
May 9, 2026; Elk Grove Village Library Shredding Event; The Library is offering this document destruction event as a courtesy to residents who have sensitive documents to recycle. Paper documents must be brought to the event in either paper shopping bags or cardboard boxes. Note: Limit of 2 file-size boxes and 4 paper shopping bags per vehicle. No plastic bags! Paper clips and staples do not need to be removed, but please remove binder clips; East side of the parking lot; 9 AM – 11 AM.
May 9, 2026; Lemont Recycling & Shred Event; Open to all; Bring working bikes, expired or unwanted prescription drugs, flags, glasses & sunglasses, hearing aids, electronics (fees apply for certain items), books, records, musical instruments, keys, holiday lights, small inkjet cartridges, x-rays, bread tags, aluminum pop tabs, extension cords & wires, and more; Bambrick Park – 1330 Smith Road, Lemont; 9 AM – 12 PM.
May 9 & 10, 2026; Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility; Open to all; Bring all aerosol cans, automotive fluids, asbestos materials, batteries, fire extinguishers, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, household cleaners, drain openers, and pool chemicals; Mercury, paints and stains (oil based only); Peanut oil, poison, pesticides and fertilizers; Propane tanks up to 20 lbs, solvents and strippers; Thermostats, unknown hazardous substances, E-cigarettes, vapes, and pods; 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540; 9 AM – 2 PM.
May 9, 2026; Wheaton Electronics & More Recycling Event; Bring unwanted electronics (some fees apply for certain electronics), fluorescent tube lights (no CFL light bulbs), textiles, shoes, and more; Public Works Storage Yard – 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton; 9 AM – 12 PM.
May 9, 2026; Woodridge Recycling & Shred Event; Bring American flags, electronics (some fees apply for certain items), documents, working bikes, records, clothing, textiles, inkjet cartridges, puzzles, and more; Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 Janes Ave, Woodridge; 8 AM – 11 AM.
May 16 & 17, 2026; Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility; Open to all; Bring all aerosol cans, automotive fluids, asbestos materials, batteries, fire extinguishers, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, household cleaners, drain openers, and pool chemicals; Mercury, paints and stains (oil based only); Peanut oil, poison, pesticides and fertilizers; Propane tanks up to 20 lbs, solvents and strippers; Thermostats, unknown hazardous substances, E-cigarettes, vapes, and pods; 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540; 9 AM – 2 PM.
May 16, 2026; Villa Park Electronics Recycling; The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue This free service is ONLY available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note only one TV may be dropped off per visit; Public Works Garage – 20 W. Home Avenue; 9 AM – 12 PM.
May 23 & 24, 2026; Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility; Open to all; Bring all aerosol cans, automotive fluids, asbestos materials, batteries, fire extinguishers, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, household cleaners, drain openers, and pool chemicals; Mercury, paints and stains (oil based only); Peanut oil, poison, pesticides and fertilizers; Propane tanks up to 20 lbs, solvents and strippers; Thermostats, unknown hazardous substances, E-cigarettes, vapes, and pods; 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540; 9 AM – 2 PM.
May 30, 2026; Lisle Quarterly Electronics & Textiles Recycling; Open to all DuPage County residents; Bring all unwanted household electronics (some items have a fee), clothing and textiles; Downtown Lisle Commuter Parking Lot B located just west of the Village Hall (925 Burlington Avenue) and across the street from Marq on Main; 8 AM – 12 PM.
May 30 & 31, 2026; Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility; Open to all; Bring all aerosol cans, automotive fluids, asbestos materials, batteries, fire extinguishers, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, household cleaners, drain openers, and pool chemicals; Mercury, paints and stains (oil based only); Peanut oil, poison, pesticides and fertilizers; Propane tanks up to 20 lbs, solvents and strippers; Thermostats, unknown hazardous substances, E-cigarettes, vapes, and pods; 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540; 9 AM – 2 PM.
May 30, 2026; Wayne Township Document Shredding and More Event; Accepting all things electronic, textiles, large batteries (no household), & Tattered American Flags (no poles or sticks) – fees apply for TVs, Tube CRT monitors, microwaves, and exercise equipment; Cash or checks only; 27W301 North Avenue, West Chicago (use Carol Stream with GPS); 9 AM – 11 AM.
June 6, 2026; Kane County – Electronics & More Recycling Event; See link for a list of accepted items; in front of Ace Hardware, 994 N. Lake St., Aurora; 9 AM – 12 PM.
June 6, 2026; West Chicago Recycle & Shred Event; Details TBA; 9 AM – 12 PM.
June 13, 2026; Wheaton Electronics & More Recycling Event; Bring unwanted electronics (some fees apply for certain electronics), fluorescent tube lights (no CFL light bulbs), textiles, shoes, and more; Public Works Storage Yard – 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton; 9 AM – 12 PM.
June 20, 2026; Villa Park Electronics Recycling; The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue This free service is ONLY available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note only one TV may be dropped off per visit; Public Works Garage – 20 W. Home Avenue; 9 AM – 12 PM.
June 27, 2026; Bloomingdale Township Highway Department Electronics Recycling Event;Bring your household electronics for recycling! This event is sponsored by eWorks ESRI. Fees apply for all CRT, Flat Screens, Projection TVs and Monitors; 6N030 Rosedale Avenue Bloomingdale, IL; 8 AM – 12 PM.
July 11, 2026; Wheaton Electronics & More Recycling Event; Bring unwanted electronics (some fees apply for certain electronics), fluorescent tube lights (no CFL light bulbs), textiles, shoes, and more; Public Works Storage Yard – 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton; 9 AM – 12 PM.
July 18, 2026; Villa Park Electronics Recycling; The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue This free service is ONLY available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note only one TV may be dropped off per visit; Public Works Garage – 20 W. Home Avenue; 9 AM – 12 PM.
July 25, 2026; Elmhurst Quarterly Electronics & More Recycling Event; Open to ALL DuPage County residents; Public Works Facility – 985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst; 8 AM – 12 PM.
July 25, 2026; Recycling Event – Senator John Curran and Representative Nicole La Ha;Hinsdale South High School Parking Lot – 7401 Clarendon Hills Rd., Darien; 9 AM – 12 PM.
August 1, 2026; 2026 Addison Township Electronics/Textile Recycling & More Event; Follow the link to see a list of items that are NOT accepted; Fees apply for certain electronics; Textile & clothing recycling accepted for FREE; Paper recycling & Tollway Transponders accepted at no charge; 401 N Addison Rd, Addison; 8 AM – 12 PM.
August 1, 2026; Recycling Event – Senator John Curran and Representative Nicole La Ha;Compass Church – Naperville Campus – 1551 Hobson Road, Naperville; 9 AM – 12 PM.
August 8, 2026; Addison Township Document Shredding Event; Residents are invited to safely dispose of personal documents for free. Each household may bring up to two bags or one banker’s box of paper materials for shredding; Addison Township offices – 401 N Addison Road; 9 AM – Noon.
August 8, 2026; Wheaton Electronics & More Recycling Event; Bring unwanted electronics (some fees apply for certain electronics), fluorescent tube lights (no CFL light bulbs), textiles, shoes, and more; Public Works Storage Yard – 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton; 9 AM – 12 PM.
August 15, 2026; Villa Park Electronics Recycling; The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue This free service is ONLY available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note only one TV may be dropped off per visit; Public Works Garage – 20 W. Home Avenue; 9 AM – 12 PM.
August 29, 2026; Kane County – The Big One: Shred & Recycle Event; Confidential document shredding, recycling of electronics, clothing and textiles, books, Styrofoam, batteries, fluorescent bulbs/tubes, and more; 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, 8 AM – 12 PM.
September 12, 2026; Wheaton Electronics & More Recycling Event; Bring unwanted electronics (some fees apply for certain electronics), fluorescent tube lights (no CFL light bulbs), textiles, shoes, and more; Public Works Storage Yard – 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton; 9 AM – 12 PM.
September 19, 2026; Lisle Quarterly Electronics & Textiles Recycling; Open to all DuPage County residents; Bring all unwanted household electronics (some items have a fee), clothing and textiles; Downtown Lisle Commuter Parking Lot B located just west of the Village Hall (925 Burlington Avenue) and across the street from Marq on Main; 8 AM – 12 PM.
September 19, 2026; Villa Park Electronics Recycling; The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue This free service is ONLY available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note only one TV may be dropped off per visit; Public Works Garage – 20 W. Home Avenue; 9 AM – 12 PM.
September 26, 2026; Bloomingdale Township Highway Department Electronics Recycling Event; Bring your household electronics for recycling! This event is sponsored by eWorks ESRI. Fees apply for all CRT, Flat Screens, Projection TVs and Monitors; 6N030 Rosedale Avenue Bloomingdale, IL; 8 AM – 12 PM.
September 26, 2026; Downers Grove Recycling Extravaganza; Details & Location TBD: Downers Grove; 9 AM – Noon
October 10, 2026; Wheaton Electronics & More Recycling Event; Bring unwanted electronics (some fees apply for certain electronics), fluorescent tube lights (no CFL light bulbs), textiles, shoes, and more; Public Works Storage Yard – 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton; 9 AM – 12 PM.
October 17, 2026; Lisle Document Shredding Event; Details TBA.
October 17, 2026; Villa Park Electronics Recycling; The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue This free service is ONLY available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note only one TV may be dropped off per visit; Public Works Garage – 20 W. Home Avenue; 9 AM – 12 PM.
October 24, 2026; Elmhurst Quarterly Electronics & More Recycling Event; Open to ALL DuPage County residents; Public Works Facility – 985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst; 8 AM – 12 PM.
November 14, 2026; Wheaton Electronics & More Recycling Event; Bring unwanted electronics (some fees apply for certain electronics), fluorescent tube lights (no CFL light bulbs), textiles, shoes, and more; Public Works Storage Yard – 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton; 9 AM – 12 PM.
November 21, 2026; 2026 Addison Township Electronics/Textile Recycling & More Event;Follow the link to see a list of items that are NOT accepted; Fees apply for certain electronics; Textile & clothing recycling accepted for FREE; Paper recycling & Tollway Transponders accepted at no charge; 401 N Addison Rd, Addison; 8 AM – 12 PM.
November 21, 2026; Villa Park Electronics Recycling; The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue This free service is ONLY available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note only one TV may be dropped off per visit; Public Works Garage – 20 W. Home Avenue; 9 AM – 12 PM.
December 5, 2026; Kane County – Electronics & More Recycling Event; See link for items that are accepted; in front of Ace Hardware, 994 N. Lake St., Aurora, 9 AM – 12 PM.
December 12, 2026; Wheaton Electronics & More Recycling Event; Bring unwanted electronics (some fees apply for certain electronics), fluorescent tube lights (no CFL light bulbs), textiles, shoes, and more; Public Works Storage Yard – 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton; 9 AM – 12 PM.
December 19, 2026; Lisle Quarterly Electronics & Textiles Recycling; Open to all DuPage County residents; Bring all unwanted household electronics (some items have a fee), clothing and textiles; Downtown Lisle Commuter Parking Lot B located just west of the Village Hall (925 Burlington Avenue) and across the street from Marq on Main; 8 AM – 12 PM.
December 19, 2026; Villa Park Electronics Recycling; The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue This free service is ONLY available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note only one TV may be dropped off per visit; Public Works Garage – 20 W. Home Avenue; 9 AM – 12 PM.
Information courtesy of Dupage County Website
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