The DeKalb and Sycamore Townships will host a free drive-thru and drop-off electronics recycling event for local residents. This event is open to the public and all are welcome.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 15th at Sycamore High School.

Items accepted for recycling include servers, laptops, VCRs, DVD players, printers, circuit boards, stereos, telephones, power tools, UPS batteries, metal, appliances, keyboards, wires and cables, mice, hard drives, computers, and non-CRT monitors. TVs will be accepted for $20 and CRT monitors for $10 per unit (pricing subject to change). Accepted methods of payment include cash or a check.

Items not accepted for recycling include lightbulbs, household batteries, or anything containing freon. Appliances that previously contained freon will be accepted as long as the freon has been removed.

For more information, call Kimberly at the DeKalb Township, 815-758-8282.