Curbside Residential Recycling
LRS provides a yearly E-Waste Home Collection for Elburn Residents at no additional charge. This service provides a more convenient and simple way to properly manage electronics that are banned from the landfill. There is no charge for this service. A request must be submitted to ensure collection. More details are available on the LRS Elburn Residential Services webpage.
Collection Dates
2026: Wednesday, March 18th
2027: Wednesday, March 17th
2028: Wednesday, March 22nd
Scheduling an E-Waste Collection
E-Waste can be scheduled on this webpage using the ‘Schedule E-Waste Collection’ button located at the top, right-hand side of this page. Collection can also be scheduled by calling 844.633.3577 or by emailing Service [at] LRSrecycles.com (Service[at]LRSrecycles[dot]com).
E-Recycling Programs
Kane County offers multiple drop-off days throughout the year for recycling electronic products. The drop-off location is at the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office on Randall Road in St. Charles.
Cell Phone Drop Off
The Village of Elburn Police Department and Kaneland Middle School Office also accept cell phones. They can be dropped off at the Elburn Police Department, 301 E. North Street, Elburn, IL, and at the Kaneland Middle School Office, 1N137 Meredith Road, Maple Park, IL.
Accepted Electronic Items
There are 17 electronic products listed in the statewide recycling legislation, including televisions, monitors, printers, computers, mice, keyboards, fax machines, game consoles, VCRs, and DVD players. The complete list of electronic items included in the ban may be found on the Illinois EPA website. Most collection points will accept many more items than are listed in the legislation, like cell phones and small household appliances. White goods (large appliances) are not included. Please see the county website under R for recycling, for a complete list of items accepted for collection.
Additional Information
Electronics contain a variety of valuable resources as well as potentially toxic contaminants. Recycling metals, plastics, and glass from electronic items conserves natural resources and uses far less energy than mining or refining raw materials, which include gold, cadmium, lead, and silver. Electronics manufacturers are required to collect and refurbish or recycle a certain amount of electronics based on a percentage of the products they sell. Manufacturers work with certified recycling companies to help them meet their recycling goals. Recycling companies typically work with local governments to provide free collection for residents.