Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.
The agency is an award-winning, private, non-governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to educating and involving individuals in productive solutions to care for and protect our community environment in Winnebago and Boone County, Illinois.
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Please note:
ONLY Rockford Recycle Center accepts
TVs, Computer Monitors (including flat screens), or Freon refrigerant appliances
During normal operating hours!
Freon appliances — Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers or Air Conditioners — require a $20 fee each (cash only)
Note regarding Weather Closings for safety of Recycle Center Volunteers
When heat index will be 95 degrees or higher, or severe storms occur/are predicted,
Please check Facebook or call 815-637-1343 to check status
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB)
Recycle Centers
Rockford, 4665 Hydraulic Road
Public Hours: 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays & 9 a.m.-Noon Saturdays
Roscoe, 13125 North 2nd Street
Public Hours: 9-Noon Saturdays only
Accepted Recyclable Items List Here
E-Waste Announcement
As of July 8, 2017
Rockford Recycle Center (only)
Thanks to a new partnership with the City of Rockford,
Up to 2 Televisions or Computer Monitors (CRTs) per vehicle
will be accepted in addition to other e-waste or recyclables.
TV parts or partially disassembled units included.
You must be able to lift and place units in designated bin. Help is not guaranteed.
Rockford location only! 4665 Hydraulic Rd., Rockford IL 61109
During Regular Hours:
2-5 p.m. Tuesdays, weather permitting
9 a.m. – Noon Saturdays, weather permitting.
No Dumping after hours!
Freon appliances accepted at Rockford only, with $20 cash fee per item to fund cost of removing Freon.
Please note that Roscoe Recycle Center cannot accept TVs, Computer monitors, or Freon appliances.
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycle Centers are staffed by volunteers — your help is needed!
Register online to volunteer for either location:
815-637-1343 Fax: 815-637-0525
info@knib.org www.knib.org
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