ROCHELLE – The last drop-off event of the year will be held Nov. 8 from 8 AM. to noon at the Street Department, 251 E. 1st Ave. Residents can dispose of electronics, appliances, and household trash. This will be the final opportunity to participate in the city’s 2025 recycling events, following earlier collections on March 8 and July 12. Proof of residency is required.
Electronics Recycling Drop-off Events
Three times per year, the City hosts an Electronics Recycling drop-off event at the Street Department facility located at 251 E. 1st Avenue. This event is open to City of Rochelle residents residing within City limits only. Please bring ID. Check the website calendar for dates; events typically happen in the spring, summer and fall.
Items accepted at Electronics Recycling drop-off events:
Cable Receivers, cell phones, Computer Cables, Computers (desktop, laptop, tablet), Digital converter boxes, DVD players & remotes, DVR consoles & remotes, Electronic keyboards & recorders, Electronic mice, Fax Machines, Answering Machines, FAX Machines, CD Players, CD ROM Drives, Copy Machines, Digital Clocks, Floppy disk, tape and hard drives, Microwaves, Pagers, Radios, Shredder (no paper tub), Telephones, Network Wires & Extension Cords, PDA Device, MP3/CD Players, Printers, Satellite Receivers, Scanners, Small-scale servers, Televisions (all types) & remotes, Video game consoles & controllers, VCR Players, CDs, DVDs, Floppy Disks (no sleeves or cases), Zip drives, Adding machines/Calculators, Cameras & Camcorders, Electric Typewriters, Joysticks, Modems, routers, network switches, Projectors, Rechargeable Batteries, Stereo Equipment (no wood speakers), UPS Battery Backups
Curbside Pickup – TVs
Curbside pickup is now available for console televisions and central processing units (CPUs). Curbside pickup will run concurrently with Appliance Recycling on the third Saturday of each month. To utilize the program, pick up a sticker for your device at the RMU Customer Service Center or City Hall. A sticker may also be obtained by calling the RMU Customer Service Center at 815-562-4155 or City Hall at 562-6161. A sticker for curbside TV pickup costs $20. Stickers for curbside appliance pickup are $5.
