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Household Electronics Collection
Residential Household Electronics Collections are scheduled at
various locations around Lake County and are for Lake County residents ONLY.
All of these FREE events, the locations and hours of operation are set by our
members and questions regarding their procedures should be made to them. These
collections are open only on the specified dates and residents will be politely
turned away if visiting at an unscheduled time.
Household chemical wastes will not be accepted during these events. This program
is sponsored by SWALCO (the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, IL). No
commercial, institutional or governmental materials will be accepted. All items
must be free of any packaging material and operating manuals.
The collections are a great opportunity to dispose of unwanted appliances,
televisions, computers and more. See our list of items accepted and not accepted
below. Check back for additional events and locations to be added. All plastic
and metal is recycled. Hard drives are ground up and recycled with the metal. No
electronics are collected at the Gurnee SWALCO facility.
Village of Round Lake , Public Works Facility
751 W. Townline Road
Second Tuesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September,
November)
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The following is a general list of items that are accepted and
not accepted at our electronic collections.
Accepted Items:
Personal Computers, Monitors, Computer Drives, Keyboards, Modems,
Mainframes, Scanners, Printers, PDA Organizers, any type of telephones,
Televisions (any size), Stereos, MP3 Players, CD Players, DVD Players, VCR’s,
Cameras, Video Games, Fax Machines, Shredders, Alkaline and Rechargeable
Batteries and Small Household Appliances, Microwave Ovens.
Household alkaline, non rechargeable and rechargeable
batteries will only be accepted from individual residents
SWALCO sponsored electronics collection locations cannot accept large
amounts of batteries that may be collected from schools, businesses,
institutions or other community organizations.
Common household batteries that are accepted include:
- Alkaline Batteries: AA, AAA, C, D and 9V
- Long Life Non-Rechargeable Batteries: Lithium, Zinc-air, Silver-oxide
(common button cell batteries)
- Rechargeable Batteries: Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh),
Lithium Ion (Li-ion), Small Sealed Lead Acid
IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid the risk of cross contact of
battery terminals that can result in sparking and possible fire; residents
must place a piece of household type tape over the contact points on each
rechargeable battery or place each rechargeable battery into a self-locking
plastic baggie (one rechargeable battery per bag).
SWALCO WILL collect, for recycling, HOLIDAY LIGHTS. The
strings of lights can be left intact with the light bulbs still on them. We will
not collect decorative items such as wreaths, lawn figurines, trees, etc. that
have strings of lights attached.
Items NOT Accepted:
Broken Glass, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Large Household Appliances, Lead
Acid Batteries, Electric Fixtures, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Compact Disks,
Software Disks, Tapes, Liquid or Chemical Waste, and Packaging Materials.
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Emerald Ash Borer
The Lake County Forest Preserve
District confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer in Valley Lakes and in
neighboring Prairie Point and Silver Leaf Glen subdivisions located north and
west of Valley Lakes on Wilson Road.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetles
are ˝” long metallic green beetles which lay eggs in the bark of Ash trees.
After hatching, the larvae bore into the trunk of the tree, and disrupt the
ability of the tree to convey nutrients which ultimately results in the death of
the tree. EAB infestations have already resulted in the death of over 20
million Ash trees in the United States since being first identified in Michigan
in 2002.
The Adult Emerald Ash Borer
While eradication of the pest
is not believed to be possible, preliminary research indicates that preventative
insecticidal treatments may reduce the probability for future infestations.
Currently the Illinois Department of Agriculture has approved the use of
Tree-AgeTM
insecticidal injections, which must be applied by a licensed arborist. There is
also research available which indicates that Bayer AdvancedTM Tree
and Shrub Insect Control root drench systemic treatment (which can be applied
by a homeowner), may be an effective means of treating a non-infested tree.
What your homeowners
association is doing
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Located, tagged and evaluated all ash trees on HOA
property and adjacent parkways
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Ongoing monitoring of ash trees for signs of infestation
by our professional arborist
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Pre-emptive treatments applied by licensed applicators
where recommended
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Reserving money in the event of an infestation to cover
the cost of replacements
What you can do
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Visit
www.emeraldashborer.info and familiarize yourself with the proper
identification of ash trees and the EAB.
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Monitor the health of local ash trees for dying branches
at the top of the tree (dieback).
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Purchase firewood locally from a known source.
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Be sure to use your firewood in the cold months so no
emerald ash borers survive until spring.
What to do if you find symptoms
of EAB?
If you have concerns about
trees on HOA property, please contact our office
first. Otherwise:
The
following links contain useful information for homeowners:
 (PDF,
1.9MB)
Guide to EAB in Illinois
The Plant Doctor's guide to EAB (PDF,
1.35MB)
Guide for homeowners with information about EAB
Signs and Symptoms of the Emerald Ash Borer (PDF,
5.14MB)
Photos showing signs of emerald ash borer. Pros and cons of
insecticide treatment options.
Don't be Fooled by Emerald Ash Borer Look-Alikes! (PDF,
0.66MB)
Distinguish between these beetles that could be confused with emerald
ash borer.
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