State Senator Ann Gillespie along with the Cook County Sheriff's Office and State Representative Mark Walker will be holding an electronics recycling, shredding, and drug take-back event on Saturday, July 15.
Residents can drop off select items from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full, at the Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights.
This event is free. For more information, call Senator Gillespie's office at 847-749-1880. View event flyer.
Prescription Drug Take-Back
The Cook County Sheriff's Prescription Drug Take-Back Program provides a free service for collecting unwanted medicine from Cook County residents.
- Collection is anonymous
- Pills only - unwanted/expired human and pet medications
- Pills may be brought in prescription bottles, which will be shredded to destroy identity, or in unmarked plastic bags
- Liquid medication and sharps will not be accepted
Electronics Recycling
The Sherrif's Recycling Program disposes of unwanted electronics to protect the environment and keep communities safe.
Electronic items accepted:
- Cables - all types
- Cellphones/telephone devices
- Computers/laptops
- Hardware/motherboards
- Holiday lights
- Monitors/calculators
- Printers/fax machines
- Game systems/stereos
- Televisions - limit one per household
- Toasters/blenders
- Toner cartridges
- UPS batteries/car batteries
Paper Recycling/Shredding
- All unwanted paperwork accepted. Remove all paper clips, binder clips, and rubber bands.
