Banned from landfills

How to Dispose of Hard Drive in Chicago, IL

In Chicago, hard drive follows the same verified program pathway as television. Illinois landfill bans cover computer equipment; Chicago residents can e-cycle TVs, computers, phones, printers, game consoles, and related gear at the Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility, 1150 N. Branch Street. Hours: Tue 7 a.m.–12 p.m.; Thu 2–7 p.m.; first Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Use the electronics drop-off area (yellow building). Residential only — no business waste.

Category: ElectronicsCity program · City of Chicago — Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling FacilityVerified 2026-08-10
StatusBanned from landfills
CurbsideDrop-off / special
Fee noteFree for Chicago residents at HCCRF (residential only)
PathwayHCCRF — 1150 N. Branch Street
Verified2026-08-10
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Curbside pickupNo / special call or drop-off required
Average tipping feeFree for Chicago residents at HCCRF (residential only)
Hazardous ratingMedium
Nearest facility typeHCCRF — 1150 N. Branch Street
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-10

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Same channel as television?

Yes — same city/county program; confirm acceptance for unusual sizes or commercial loads.

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Based on City of Chicago — Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (audited).

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