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AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF WEST DUNDEE AND EWORKS ELECTRONICS SERVICES, INC. FOR OPERATION OF THE WEST DUNDEE RECYCLING CENTER IN 2026
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WHEREAS, the Kane County Solid Waste Management Plan, most recently updated in 2020, recommends that the County maintain programs to divert consumer electronics and other hard-to-recycle materials from disposal in landfills; and
WHEREAS, the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA - 415 ILSC 151), effective January 1, 2019, bans the landfill disposal of several common consumer electronic items; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Recycling Program opted in to participate in the CERA program for 2026 and will be renewing a contract for recycling collection services with eWorks Electronics Services; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Department of Environmental and Water Resources FY26 budget includes $750 per month to cover Village expenses associated with hosting the recycling center; and
WHEREAS, it is beneficial to residents of the County to have access to five-day-a-week, year-round recycling centers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board authorizes its Chairman to execute an agreement with the Village of West Dundee and eWorks Electronics Services, Inc. for the collection of recyclable materials.
Line Item: 650-670-670-50150
Line Item Description: Contractual expenses
Was Personnel/Item/Service approved in original budget or a subsequent budget revision? Yes
Are funds currently available for this Personnel/Item/Service in the specific line item? Yes
If funds are not currently available in the specified line item, where are the funds available?
N/A
Passed by the Kane County Board on December 9, 2025.
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, JD, JD Corinne M....
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