Kane County Electronics Recycling

Name: Kane County Electronics Recycling Center
Address: 517 E Fabyan Pkwy, Batavia, Batavia, IL, US
Telephone: +1 630-208-3841

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About This Location

Run by Kane County's recycling program and staffed by eWorks (a nonprofit employing adults with developmental disabilities), the Fabyan Pkwy facility accepts electronics, textiles, scrap metal, aerosols, and household items free or for a small fee, Monday through Friday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Computers (CPUs, laptops, tablets, computer batteries)

✓ Cell phones and PDAs

✓ Televisions and computer monitors (tube and flat screen) — fee applies

✓ Printers, scanners, fax machines

✓ DVD players, VCRs, cable and satellite receivers

✓ Video game consoles

✓ Small kitchen appliances (clean; remove glass parts)

✓ Scrap metal

✓ Clothing and textiles

✓ Books and bulk paper

✓ Flattened cardboard

✓ Already-shredded paper (no on-site shredding)

✓ Aerosol cans — $1.25 each

✓ Propane tanks (small)

✓ Smoke and CO detectors — $2 each

✓ Child car seats, strollers, high chairs — $15 each

✓ Inkjet cartridges, art supplies, eyeglasses, six-pack rings

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Glass · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Refrigerators and air conditioners (contact Kane County for hard-to-recycle guidance)

✕ Light bulbs (CFLs and LEDs)

✕ Toner cartridges

✕ Hazardous waste

Fees

TV or monitor under 21 inches (diagonal) — $25
TV or monitor 21 inches or larger (diagonal) — $35
Smoke or CO detector — $2 each
Aerosol cans — $1.25 each
Child car seat, stroller, or high chair — $15 each

Access & restrictions

Temporarily closed for repaving starting October 19, 2026; anticipated reopening mid-November 2026. Verify status at kanecountyil.gov or call 630-208-3841.

Programs & events

eWorks Partnership — TV and monitor recycling fees go directly to eWorks, a nonprofit employing adults with developmental disabilities. Fees can be paid online in advance or by cash/card on-site.
Kane County HHW Events — Annual Household Hazardous Waste collection events handle items not accepted at the permanent centers (paints, pesticides, etc.). See kanecountyil.gov for event dates.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay to recycle a TV at the Kane County center in Batavia?

Yes. TVs and computer monitors carry a recycling fee: $25 for screens under 21 inches diagonal, $35 for 21 inches and larger. All other accepted electronics are free. Fees support eWorks, a local nonprofit. You can pay online in advance and bring your receipt, or pay by cash or card on arrival.

Can I drop off old clothes and books here?

Yes. The facility accepts clothing and textiles, books, and bulk paper in addition to electronics and scrap metal — all at no charge.

Is the Fabyan Pkwy location in Batavia or Geneva?

The site straddles the boundary area. Kane County's official address lists 517 E Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL 60134, but it is accessible from the Batavia side as well, with the entrance on the north side of Fabyan between Route 25 and Raddant Road. Call (630) 208-3841 if you need exact navigation directions.

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