Electronics Recycling in Chicago: A Complete Guide to Local Programs

The definitive guide to electronics recycling programs across the Chicago metropolitan area -- updated for 2024 with locations, hours, and accepted items.

Chicago's electronics recycling infrastructure has expanded significantly over the past decade, giving residents and businesses more options than ever. This guide covers what's available across the metro area.

City of Chicago programs: The Household Chemical and Computer Recycling Facility at 1150 N. Branch Street is open Saturdays 7am-1pm year-round. It accepts computers, monitors, TVs, small appliances, and hazardous household chemicals at no charge for city residents. Additional ward-based collection events are scheduled periodically -- check the city's website for the current calendar.

Suburban Cook County: The Cook County Household Hazardous Waste program holds periodic collection events at various sites. Major retailers including Best Buy (all locations), Staples, and Office Depot accept many electronics for recycling through manufacturer take-back programs.

DuPage County: The Naperville Household Hazardous Waste collection facility accepts electronics year-round. Additional collection events are held in Westmont, Wheaton, and other communities -- check dupageco.org for the schedule.

For businesses: residential programs generally accept limited quantities per visit and don't provide compliance documentation. Chicago-area businesses are better served by certified ITAD companies that offer scheduled pickup, chain-of-custody documentation, and certificates of destruction.

MicroAnt serves businesses throughout Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, and Will counties. Corporate pickups include certificates of recycling and are available for a wide range of equipment volumes. Call 866-770-2650 or submit the online form for a same-day response.