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Computer Recycling in Aurora, IL

Best Buy at 4400 E New York St in Aurora recycles desktops, all-in-ones and laptops free in store, three items per household per day (up to five laptops). Recycling is for residents, not businesses.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

11 ways to get rid of a computer in Aurora

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AuroraNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $85.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your computer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Best Buy AuroraDrop-off · 4400 E New York St, AuroraConditions applyFree
    Where

    4400 E New York St
    Aurora, IL 60504

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • At most Best Buy stores; residents only, not businesses. Call the store to confirm before you go.
    • Desktops, all-in-ones and laptops free; three items per household per day (up to five laptops).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Illinois manufacturer e-waste program (Consumer Electronics Recycling Act)State program · IllinoisCost not listed
    How it works

    Manufacturer-funded collection network for covered electronics (computers, monitors, TVs, printers, peripherals and more) under the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, run through registered collectors in participating counties. Find sites on the Illinois EPA Beyond the Bin map.

    Cost & rules
    • Desktop computer monitors may carry a fee at program collection locations.
    • Call the collection site first: retailers do not have to take every device type.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. LRS Elburn transfer station (Kane County electronics drop-off)County service · Kane CountyKane County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) site at 1N138 Linlar Drive, Elburn, IL 60119 (unincorporated Blackberry Township, Kane County). Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules
    • Kane County residents; register/schedule before drop-off.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Naperville Environmental Collection Campus (electronics drop-off)Drop-off · outside Aurora · 156 Fort Hill Drive, NapervilleDuPage County residentsFree
    Where

    156 Fort Hill Drive
    Naperville, IL 60540

    Hours

    Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed major holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Computer monitors carry the TV/monitor fee ($25 or $35).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. Frankfort Township – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 11000 W. Lincoln Highway, FrankfortWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    11000 W. Lincoln Highway
    Frankfort, IL 60423

    Hours

    2nd and 4th Tuesday, 5–7 p.m. (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  7. New Lenox Township office – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 1100 S. Cedar Road, New LenoxWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    1100 S. Cedar Road
    New Lenox, IL 60451

    Hours

    2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5–7 p.m. (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  8. Village of Peotone Police Department – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 208 E. Main Street, PeotoneWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    208 E. Main Street
    Peotone, IL 60468

    Hours

    1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5–7 p.m. (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  9. City of Wilmington – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 1165 S. Water Street, WilmingtonWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    1165 S. Water Street
    Wilmington, IL 60481

    Hours

    2nd Thursday, 5–7 p.m. (once a month) (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  10. Manhattan Township – Will County electronics drop-offDrop-off · outside Aurora · 230 Wabash Street, ManhattanWill County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    230 Wabash Street
    Manhattan, IL 60442

    Hours

    4th Thursday, 5–7 p.m. (once a month) (lines cut off at closing; closed holidays).

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Will County area residents only; bring ID. All residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  11. Kane County Recycling Center – West DundeeDrop-off · outside Aurora · 900 Angle Tarn, West DundeeKane County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    900 Angle Tarn
    West Dundee, IL 60118

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed most federal holidays). Enter through the gate off Beacon St.

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Kane County residents; Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
  2. Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
  3. Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Electronics and Appliances Recycling at Best Buy (opens in new tab) · Best Buy
    • At most Best Buy stores, households can recycle up to ten items a day; recycling is for residents only, not businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Best Buy recycles desktops, all-in-one computers and laptops free in store (three items per household per day; up to five laptops). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
    • Illinois EPA says it is illegal in Illinois to put a specific set of electronic devices in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (2017) set up a statewide system for recycling or reusing covered electronic devices from Illinois residents, and electronics manufacturers must take part. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Illinois EPA itself does not accept electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered devices include computers and small servers, monitors, keyboards, mice and peripherals, printers, fax machines, scanners, televisions, DVD players and recorders, VCRs, converter boxes, cable and satellite receivers, portable music players and video game consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The program serves unwanted covered electronics from Illinois residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
    • Illinois EPA says that from January 1, 2026 all covered electronic devices are banned from landfills, including computers, monitors, TVs, printers, scanners, fax machines, keyboards, mice, DVD players and recorders, VCRs, cable and satellite receivers, digital converter boxes, home audio components, portable music players, video game consoles and small servers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computers (desktop, laptop, netbook, notebook and tablet) and monitors are on Illinois EPA's list of covered electronic devices banned from landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The electronics landfill ban applies to households as well as businesses, schools and government agencies. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Illinois EPA says improper disposal of covered devices is prohibited by law and can result in fines and penalties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Damaged, non-working or outdated electronics are accepted for recycling as long as they are covered devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Illinois EPA says most public electronics recycling programs are free for consumers, but some locations may charge for certain items or services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Public program collection sites and one-day events may charge fees only for TVs and monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Private or retail collection sites and events may charge a recycling fee at their discretion. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 415 ILCS 151: Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (full text) (opens in new tab) · Illinois General Assembly
    • Under 415 ILCS 151/1-83, since January 1, 2019 no one may knowingly dispose of covered electronic devices (including computers, monitors, printers and televisions) in a sanitary landfill, or burn or incinerate them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State law (415 ILCS 151/1-83) bars knowingly disposing of a computer or computer monitor in a sanitary landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State law does not stop retailers or private network collection sites from charging a fee for each covered device collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Illinois EPA: Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA) (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
    • The Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA) replaced the earlier Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, which sunset on January 1, 2020. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling Collection Locations (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
    • The law sets a minimum number of collection locations in each participating Illinois county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Retail or private network collection locations may charge fees, and program collection locations may charge a fee for each desktop computer monitor or television. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Illinois EPA advises calling the collector first, because retailers do not have to accept all device types. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
    • Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling (opens in new tab) · DuPage County
    • The DuPage County electronics sites are open to all DuPage County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The sites take computers, laptops, servers, monitors, televisions, printers, fax machines, scanners, VCR/DVD players, game consoles and cell phones plus other electronics and small household appliances; appliances with refrigerants are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TVs and monitors cost $25 up to 21 inches and $35 for 21 inches and above (prepay at recycling.eworksesi.org); all other electronics are accepted at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Will County Green: Electronics Recycling Info (opens in new tab) · Will County Land Use – Resource Recovery & Energy
    • Will County runs a free electronic drop-off program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Year-round Will County drop-off sites need ID proving Will County area residency; residents of communities fully or partly in Will County are welcome. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All Will County collections accept televisions (flat screen, projection, CRT), computer monitors, printers and computers including laptops and tablets. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Village of West Dundee: Refuse, Yard Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Village of West Dundee
    • Kane County residents may drop off electronics and textiles at 900 Angle Tarn in West Dundee weekdays 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; TVs and monitors carry a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kane County: Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · Kane County
    • Accepted items not on the fee list are free; TVs and stand-alone monitors cost $25 under 21 inches and $35 for 21 inches and over. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The LRS Elburn site takes the electronics covered by the Illinois law, including computers (laptop, desktop, tablet), monitors and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • LRS lets Kane County residents drop off certain electronic devices at its Elburn transfer station; appointments are required. Checked October 26, 2026.

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