Smoke Detectors

By Federal Regulation all smoke detectors contain the mail back address to send used units with radioactive chips. Call the companies prior to sending packages for fees and mailing instructions and brands accepted for disposal. Mark all packages “For Disposal Only”.

BRK Electronics

3901 Liberty St, Aurora

(800) 323-9005

www.brkelectronics.com

Must set up account. Accepts BRK and First Alert brands. Will accept four free, then $1.00 per unit.

Dicon Global, Inc.

ON Canada

(800) 387-4219

www.nadi.com

Only accepts Dicon and American Sensor brands. Call first for reference number.

Chicago's permanent Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility

Cook County

Goose Island

1150 N Branch Street

Operated by the City of Chicago and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
Call (312)744-7606 for more information.

Tuesdays: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursdays: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
1st Saturday of month: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Accepts Household Chemical Waste.
Accepts computer materials.
Hosts a free latex paint swap.
Accepts propane tanks, fire extinquishers and smoke detectors at this location.

Check details for these programs.