Kane County Announces Campaign Sign Recycling Program Following November Election

Kane County will offer residents an opportunity to recycle eligible political campaign signs following the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election. The campaign sign recycling program will run Nov. 4-15, 2026, at three designated drop-off locations.

Residents are encouraged to check with local candidates and campaigns first to see whether signs can be collected for reuse. Signs that cannot be reused may be recycled through the county's program, provided they meet material requirements.

Drop-Off Locations

November 4 – 12

Kane County Recycling Center
900 Angle Tarn, West Dundee
Located behind the Village of West Dundee Public Works building, with access from Beacon Street. Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT)
41W011 Burlington Road, Campton Hills
Bins are located near the front of Building A and are available 24 hours a day during the collection period.

Please note: The Fabyan Parkway recycling site will not accept campaign signs this year because of ongoing site renovations

November 4 - 15

Kane County Government Center
719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva
Available 24 hours a day during the collection period. Place signs in the commercial container at the far eastern end of the lower parking lot, adjacent to the Forest Preserve. Metal sign stands must be placed in the separately marked container.

.What Can Be Recycled?

The program accepts rigid plastic campaign signs made from corrugated polypropylene, typically about one-quarter inch thick. Signs made from plastic film or marked No. 4 (LDPE) are not accepted in this program but may be taken to participating grocery or retail store drop-off locations that collect plastic bags and film.

Before dropping off signs, residents should:

1. Check with local candidates or campaigns to see whether signs will be collected for reuse.
2. Verify that signs are made from an accepted recyclable material.
3. Separate signs from metal stands and remove zip ties and other fasteners.
4. Bring signs and metal stands to one of the designated locations during the applicable collection dates and hours.

The program helps residents dispose of eligible campaign materials responsibly and supports the county's ongoing recycling efforts.

For more information, contact Kane County Recycling at recycle@kanecountyil.gov or (630) 208-3841.