Ogle County electronics recycling event set for Nov. 20

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be hosting a residential electronics recycling event on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.This event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance of the event. To obtain a free permit, call 815-732-4020 or email [email protected] and provide your name, address, phone number and email address by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. No permits will be issued the day of the event, as all office staff will be outside working. Accepted items include all residential televisions and computer monitors, computers, computer hardware and cables, laptops, tablets, cell phones, printers, FAX machines, scanners, shredders (no tubs), copiers, video gaming equipment, DVD/VCRs, cable/satellite boxes, stereo equipment, radios, digital clocks, cameras, calculators, phone systems, holiday light strands, extension cords, alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries, printer ink cartridges,