Kane County, IL Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Program
- Kane County Recycles
- Aurora center
- 911 N. Lake St., weekdays 8–4
- Electronics
- Most free; via eWorks
- TV/monitor fee
- ~$25 (<21") / $35 (≥21")
- Contact
- recycle@countyofkane.org, 630-208-3841
Summary
Kane County runs permanent Recycling Centers and periodic Recycling Extravaganza events where residents drop off electronics, appliances and other bulky items. Most electronics are free; TVs and monitors carry a fee (about $25 under 21", $35 for 21" and over).
Kane County and its partner, eWorks Electronic Services, accept an expanded menu of electronics at our Recycling Centers to reduce the amount of reusable material going to landfills.
Full Breakdown
The Kane County Recycles program operates recycling centers, including a permanent center in Aurora (911 N. Lake Street) open weekdays 8am–4pm, and drop-off at Government Center Building A (719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva). In partnership with eWorks Electronic Services, the county accepts an expanded menu of electronics 'to reduce the amount of reusable material going to landfills.' Most electronics are free to drop off; televisions and monitors carry a recycling fee (roughly $25 under 21" and $35 for 21" and larger). Large household bulk items are otherwise handled by your municipal or township hauler's bulk-pickup service.
Violations & Fines
No fine for using recycling centers. Illegally dumping bulk items is prosecuted under Illinois open-dumping and litter law (see illegal dumping).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I take old electronics or a TV?
Does the county pick up bulky items?
Sources & Official References
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