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Free Electronics Drive Coming To Rockford This Saturday If you have an old TV sitting in the basement, a printer you have been ignoring, or a drawer full of computer parts that feels one bad day away from becoming a science project, this is your sign. Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, in partnership with Winnebago County and UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, is holding a free Electronics Drive this Saturday, September 19, from 9 AM to noon. The event will take place at the UIC University of Illinois College of Pharmacy parking lot, located at 1601 Parkview Avenue in Rockford. And yes, this is one of those events that makes cleaning out the house feel a little less painful. Accepted items include TVs, computers, keyboards, mice, printers, servers, video game consoles, and more. So if you have old electronics taking up space, this is a good chance to get rid of them the right way instead of letting them collect dust forever. There are a few important things to know before you go. They will not accept trucks, trailers, or business electronics. This event is meant for community drop offs, so plan accordingly. Also, once the 53 foot truck is full, the event is done. So if you are planning to stop by, going early is probably the smart move. Another big note. KNIB’s recycle centers will be closed this Saturday because of this event. Events like this matter because recycling electronics the right way helps keep items out of landfills and gives people an easier option to clear out things they no longer use. It is simple, helpful, and good for the community. For more information, visit knib.org. Remember, it is a good day to go local.