DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTRONICS RECYCLING PROGRAM
2026 NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly adopted the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act (“Act”), 415 ILCS 15/1 et seq., requiring counties to plan for the management of solid waste and recycling within their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly subsequently enacted the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (“CERA”), 415 ILCS 151/1 et seq., which obligates counties to express their intention to participate in a manufacturer sponsored electronics collection program each year; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has specific duties and requirements pursuant to CERA to help coordinate the collection of covered electronic devices; and
WHEREAS, CERA includes a convenience standard for collection sites in each county within the State of Illinois based on population which results in a minimum of five collection sites and/or one-day collection events in the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has established twelve regular collection sites and one-day events under CERA and the manufacturer’s clearinghouse to provide recycling services to residents; and
WHEREAS, the sites and one-day events located throughout DuPage County are an integral solution for residents to recycle electronics; and
WHEREAS during the 2024 program year, the COUNTY collected more than 1.3 million pounds of electronics; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Committee of the DuPage County Board has reviewed the program and recommends that the COUNTY “opt in” to the 2026 manufacturer sponsored program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that DuPage County has elected to participate in the Electronics Recycling Representative Organization Manufacturer Clearinghouse for County’s electronics recycling program for the 2026 program year and has instructed the Chief Administrative Officer or his designee to complete and submit the necessary documentation.
Enacted and approved this 11th day of February, 2025 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK