Spare Computer Parts

Do you have computer parts that you are going to recycle, but they are still working properly? If you live in Chicago, join this Yahoo Group called ChicagoFreecycle. It is a group where you can trade for computer parts. There are over 17,369 members, so it is very active. One person's garbage is another person's treasure!

If you need to recycle electronics, Chicago is still expanding it's recycling program. If you have electronics that are not functioning anymore, don't throw them in the garbage. There's a lot of hazardous materials in electronics that you will be putting in the landfills.

Here's more information about the only place in Chicago where you can drop off paint and electronic materials:

The facility is located at 1150 N. North Branch Street, which is two blocks east of the Kennedy Expressway at Division Street.

The facility is open for drop-offs on the following days:

• Tuesday (7:00am - 12:00pm)
• Thursday (2:00pm- 7:00pm)
• The first Saturday of every month (8:00am - 3:00pm)
• If a holiday falls on one of those days, the facility will not be open.

For more information visit Chicago's Recycling and Sanitation page.