Specialized Recycling has concluded for 2021
Specialized Recycling is open to ALL Algonquin Township Residents. Want to know if you live the in the Township? Click HERE to view our interactive map.
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
ONE TV or Computer Monitor per Algonquin Township Household per event
Small kitchen items:
blenders, toasters, vacuums, microwaves, instapots, air fryers, crockpot bases, coffee makers, food processor bases, mixers, stand mixers, panini makers, electric griddles, juicers, toaster ovens, pasta makers, bread makers, immersion blenders
Additional small home electronics:
calculators, electric pencil sharpeners, fax machines, typewriters, desktop computers and/or towers, MODEMs, desktop scanners, computer components, laptops, answering machines, cell phones, telephones, phone systems, digital recorders, converter boxes, MP3 players/music players, camcorders, cameras, stereos, video game consoles, controllers, VCRs, DVD players, air conditioners (window unit ONLY), small dehumidifiers, humidifiers, fans, power tools
Used motor oil
Car and marine batteries
ITEMS NEVER ACCEPTED:
Treated Lumber, 2x4s, or any kind of construction or demolition debris
Refrigerators, freezers, all large household appliances
Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent tubes, or light bulbs
Mattresses and Furniture
Propane Tanks
ALL household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, etc.)
Medical waste, sharps/needles, medication
Hazardous Household Items including:
Thermostats, thermometers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors
All aerosol products (spray paint, hair spray, etc.)
Antifreeze, gas, brake fluid, etc.
Drain cleaners, household cleaners, metal polishes
Driveway sealers, deck sealers and cleaners, paint removers
Fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, insecticide
Solvents: Mineral spirits, kerosene, thinners, sealers
Stains, varnishes, sealers
Pool chemicals
Personal care products: Cosmetics, shampoos, nail polish, etc.
TIRES FOR A CHARGE*:
Effective 01/01/2020, tire recycling fees have increased. There will be a $10.00 surcharge per tire if the rims need to be removed by the Road District.
Rimless Small Tires: $4.00/each
Rimless Car Tires: $5.00/each
Rimless Truck Tires: $10.00/each
Rimless Tires Other: $25.00/each
PAINT FOR A CHARGE FROM A THIRD PARTY VENDOR,
EarthPaint (APRIL-OCTOBER ONLY):
Latex Paint, water based primer and water based stains:
$2.50/Quart, $5/Gallon, $18/Bucket
** NEW ** Spray Paint $2.00/Can
We do not accept oil-based paint, solvents, varnish, deck sealers or products intended for industrial or non-architectural use.
