The following is a news release from Rockford's Neighborhood Network:                        

"Spring Metals & Electronics Drive - Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 9 AM to 3 PM in the Machesney Park Mall parking lot

By KEEP NORTHERN ILLINOIS BEAUTIFUL

 As of January 1, 2012, the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling & Reuse Act (State Bill 2313) has banned the disposal of computers, monitors, laptops, printers and a wide array of electronics from landfills.

Some of the items accepted FOR FREE at the Spring Metals & Electronics Drive are:

Scrap metal Metal filing cabinets Copy machines Fencing Metal desks & shelving Appliances Electronics – including stereos, cell phones and computers and computer monitors Copper pipe

Motors (with gas and oil removed) Coat racks Bikes Microwaves and commercial ovens Lawnmowers & Snowblowers (with gas and oil removed) Patio furniture Aluminum siding and steel doors  Any items made primarily of metal

 Items accepted for a $10 fee to cover the cost of decanting and tagging for the EPA are refrigerators, freezers, propane tanks, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.  TVS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

 The KEEP NORTHERN ILLINOIS BEAUTIFUL Metals & Electronics Drive is a perfect opportunity to dispose of metal and electronic items regardless of where residents live or work. It is made possible with the generous support of Behr Iron & Steel, Riverside Community Bank, WTVO Channel 17/FOX 39, and Al Grace Appliance.