2025 Aurora Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru

The City of Aurora is organizing a complimentary Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Route 59 Train Station, located at 1090 N. Route 59.

Residents can recycle various items free of charge, including televisions, although prior registration is necessary.

The service will be available to the first 2,000 registered Aurora residents, and identification is required for participation.

• Registration for a time slot is mandatory for all participants.

Each vehicle can dispose of up to two screens—either a television or a computer monitor—while being allowed to bring an unlimited number of other electronic devices.

Businesses are not permitted to participate.

Only specific household items and electronics that meet approval criteria will be accepted.

ACCEPTED ITEMS

Accepted electronic items include: cables, cable boxes, cameras, cash registers, cell phones, copiers, cords, DVD players, fax machines, keyboards, laptops, printers, print cartridges, projectors, radios, satellite dishes, stereos, typewriters, VCRs, and video games.

Household items that are accepted include: blenders, bread makers, carpet sweepers, coffee makers, clocks, curling irons, electric knives, electric toothbrushes, fans, fryers, hair cutters, hairdryers, heaters, holiday lights, irons, landline phones, metal tools, mixers, remotes, shaving equipment, toaster ovens, and vacuum cleaners (without bags).

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

The following items will not be accepted: large appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, washers, dryers), batteries of any kind, air conditioners, ballasts, bare CRT tubes, capacitors, carbon monoxide detectors, dehumidifiers, light bulbs, liquids, microwaves, salvaged units, smoke detectors, VHS cassette tapes, wood speakers, and medical equipment (any materials that are considered or have come in contact with biohazard or radioactive material).

Important Dates:

Registration opens on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 9 a.m. This initiative is exclusively for Aurora residents, and ID showing an Aurora address must be presented to access the site.