ACCEPTED MATERIALS AT DEFENDERS RECYCLING DRIVES
Batteries‒ Household (A, C, D, AA, AAA, Lithium, Ni-Cad, Button and NI-MH) are accepted for $1.00 per pound, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car, motorcycle, sump pump, marine) are accepted at no charge.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs–The following are accepted for a fee, which only covers our costs to get them recycled:4-foot, $.50 each; 8-foot, $1.00 each; Compact fluorescent and LED bulbs used in lamps and lighting fixtures, $.50 each
Packing Peanuts that are clean, dry, in a box or bag, are accepted
Solid Styrofoam is accepted at no charge providing it is clean, with no glue, tape, food or anything else attached to it. Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not accepted. If it has a smooth cover (usually blue or pink in color) on it, it is not accepted.
Textiles–Clothes, blankets, towels, shoes, etc., with holes, worn out, torn, accepted at no charge, BUT they must be clean.
Document Shredding will be available at the recycling drive.
Electronics will be taken by Elgin Recycling:
TVs under 21”—$25, TVs over 21”—$35
https://www.elginrecycling.com/electronics/
NOTE: All Woodstock residents can recycle batteries and lightbulbs at no charge. Bring your ID with you.