ABT Electronics, a store well-known for its excellent customer service (I have purchased almost all of my appliances there and have been satisfied every time!) is providing a recycling service to the public. Thank you Abt! I haven’t used this service yet, I’ve been bringing all my batteries to the Walgreens photo counter for recycling. Here is the information:
Hours: 2:00-7:00 pm daily (closed Sundays & Mondays)
Abt Electronics, Glenview
Abt Electronics’ new recycling center. . Bring your recyclables to the freestanding building located just west of Abt’s main building.
Free to recycle:
cardboard
styrofoam and polystyrene packing materials
cell phones
batteries
All Sony electronics are free to recycle
They charge the following fees to help offset storage, handling, and transportation costs:
· All computers, fax machines, VCRs, and DVD players: $5
· TVs under 32 inches: $10
· TVs over 32 inches: $30
· Air conditioners: $15
· Refrigerators: $29
Abt promises all equipment and materials are recycled properly
July 28, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I didn’t even know that Walgreens takes old batteries– that’s good news for me!
August 3, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Very nice!!