Where Do I Recycle It?
The following is a list of locations to recycle, donate for reuse or properly dispose of different types of items. This list does not constitute any company endorsement, nor is it intended to represent a complete list of local recycling options. Please call locations for further instructions, fees ($) and hours. If an item is not listed, please contact the recycling coordinator at (217) 384-2302 for more information. Check out our resource guide attached, below.
Appliances | |
Mack's Twin City Recycling *Call for acceptable items & fees ($) Mervis Recycling - NO MICROWAVES Goodwill Goodwill | Salt & Light Salt & Light Habitat for Humanity ReStore
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Architectural & Building Salvage | |
| Preservation and Conservation Association (PACA) 44 E. Washington St., Champaign (217) 359-7222 *Call Ahead to Check* | |
Art and Craft Supplies | |
The I.D.E.A. Store Goodwill 1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy (217) 503-6076 *Usable condition only | Salt & Light Salt & Light
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Automobiles or Auto Parts (Call Locations First) | |
| Bill Smith Auto Parts 3405 N. Countryview Rd., Urbana (217) 367-5090 Mack's Auto Recycling Mack's Twin City Recycling | Mervis Recycling 3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana (217) 344-7696 |
Auto Batteries (Lead Acid Only) | |
| Advance Auto Parts 110 N. Vine St., Urbana (217) 337-0072 AutoZone Interstate All Battery Center | Battery Specialists Mack's Twin City Recycling
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Batteries, Single-Use (Alkaline, Button Cell, Lithium)*EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: FOR SAFETY REASONS TERMINAL ENDS ON ALL LITHIUM/LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES MUST BE TAPED BEFORE DEPOSITING INTO BATTERY RECYCLING TUBES* *NO VAPE PENS OR CARTRIDGES* ALL BATTERIES MUST WEIGH LESS THAN 5 lbs.
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Anita Purves Nature Center Champaign Public Works Phillips Recreation Center | Urbana Free Library 210 W. Green St., Urbana (217) 367-4057 Urbana Public Works Urbana City Building |
Batteries, Rechargeable (Must tape terminal ends)NO LAWN MOWER or LAWN EQUIPMENT BATTERIES - BATTERIES MUST WEIGH LESS THAN 5 lbs.
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| Anita Purves Nature Center 1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana (217) 384-4062 Urbana City Building |
Urbana Free Library Urbana Public Works |
Bricks | |
Sport Redi-Mix | |
Cell Phones | |
Urbana Free Library *Drop off at Circulation Desk* | |
CDs/DVDs | |
The I.D.E.A. Store *CD/DVD CASES NOT ACCEPTED* Goodwill Urbana Public Library Habitat for Humanity ReStore | Goodwill Salt & Light Salt & Light
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Clothing | |
Goodwill Goodwill | Salt & Light 1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL (217) 355-5654 |
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) | |
Springfield Electric | Home Depot Lowes
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Computers and Peripherals | |
Best Buy Mack's Twin City Recycling Mervis Recycling Habitat for Humanity ReStore Goodwill | Goodwill 1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy (217) 503-6076 *Working condition only, No CRT monitors Salt & Light Salt & Light
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Concrete and Asphalt | |
Mid-America Recycling | |
Construction & Demolition Debris (C & D) | |
Henson Disposal & Recycling | Mid-America Recycling *Concrete & Asphalt Only* |
Dehumidifiers | |
Mervis Recycling Mack's Twin City Recycling
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Electronics | |
Best Buy Mack's Twin City Recycling Mervis Recycling Staples Habitat for Humanity ReStore | Goodwill Goodwill Salt & Light Salt & Light
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Exercise Equipment (Treadmills, etc.) | |
| Some local metal scrap recyclers will take exercise equipment containing metal. Please call in advance to ensure they will accept equipment. | |
Mack's Twin City Recycling
Mervis Recycling | Salt & Light Salt & Light Habitat for Humanity ReStore
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Eyeglasses/Sunglasses | |
Walmart Vision Centers - Lion's Club Box Urbana Free Library - Lion's Club Box Goodwill Goodwill | Salt & Light 1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL (217) 355-5654 *Non-prescription only
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Fabrics | |
Salt & Light 1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL (217) 355-5654 *No scraps | Goodwill 1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy (217) 503-6076 *No scraps |
Fluorescent Tubes (4-ft and 8-ft) | |
| Springfield Electric 901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign (217) 351-7600 *Call for recycling fee pricing |
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Furniture and Household Items | |
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Goodwill 1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy (217) 503-6076 *No mattresses/box springs or car seats | Salt & Light 1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL (217) 355-5654 *No mattresses/box springs or car seats |
Holiday String Lights | |
Macks Twin City Recycling Mervis Recycling Goodwill 1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy (217) 503-6076 *Working condition only | Salt & Light Salt & Light Habitat for Humanity ReStore |
Ink Jet Cartridges | |
Staples - Will also accept toner cartridges Best Buy - Will also accept toner cartridges | Urbana Free Library *Go to circulation desk to drop off* - NO TONER CARTRIDGES ACCEPTED
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Landscape Trimmings | |
Landscape Recycling Center | |
Mattresses & Box Springs (accepted good to excellent condition only) | |
Empty Tomb Immigrant Services of Champaign-Urbana | Restoration Urban Ministries
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Motor Oil | |
| Auto Zone 606 E. Main St., Urbana (217) 328-9903 *Will take up to 5-gallons | |
Office and School Supplies | |
The I.D.E.A. Store See list here: Creative reuse center | The Idea Store (the-idea-store.org) Goodwill Goodwill | Salt & Light Salt & Light
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Packaging Peanuts (Foam) | |
UPS Store (Baytowne Shoppes) *Clean & dry* | |
Paint (Latex or Oil-based) | |
| Please reuse or ask friends/neighbors/family or school/theatre groups if they need paint for projects. Household quantities can be disposed of in the garbage if paint is completely solidified. | |
Pharmaceuticals (No sharps, thermometers, infectious waste) | |
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center (Main Lobby) Walgreens Pharmacy Locations (Call to Check) Carle Foundation Hospital (Orchard Street Lobby) | CVS Pharmacy Locations (Call to Check) Meijer Pharmacy Locations (Call to Check)
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Plastic Grocery Bags | |
Meijer Schnucks Walmart | *Only Plastic Grocery/Retail bags with a #2 or #4 on bottom/side * Bags must be clean, dry and empty*
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Propane Tanks | |
Hicksgas | |
Scrap Metal | |
| Mack's Twin City Recycling 2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana (217) 328-2100 | Mervis Recycling 3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana (217) 344-7696 |
Sharps | |
Carle Main Hospital |
Carle Clinic Locations
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Smoke Detectors | |
First Alert First Alert Smoke and CO Alarm Disposal / Recycling First Alert has a complimentary disposal program for up to 4 intact ionization smoke detectors (postage not included). These must be First Alert, BRK, Family Gard, or Onelink brand. If you have more than 5 detectors, we can help you dispose of them for a small fee. For detailed information on our disposal program, please fill out our Customer Support form. We'll email you back with the return address where you can send your alarm(s) and a reference number. | Curie Environmental Services Email Curie to recycle the smoke detector at orders@curieservices.com Smoke Alarm Recycling – Self-Ship (No Kit) & Priced by the Individual Unit | Curie Services Download Shipping Labels | Curie Services CuriePack_FAQ_REV_FNL.pdf (curieservices.com)
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Telephone Directories (Yellow Pages Opt Out) | |
| Yellow Pages Visit https://www.yellowpagesoptout.com/homepage | |
Televisions | |
Best Buy
| Salt & Light 1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL (217) 355-5654 *Working FLAT panel TVs only |
Thermometers (Mercury) - *FEVER THERMOMETERS ONLY* | |
| Urbana Public Works 706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana (217) 384-2302 *Fever thermometers must be intact and in a zip-lock bag* | |
Tires | |
Kirby's Firestone Service Center 303 W. Main St., Urbana (217) 367-6362 *Call for tire recycling fees ($) | |
Toys & Games | |
Goodwill 1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy (217) 503-6076 *Good condition only | Salt & Light Salt & Light
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Vacuums | |
Best Buy Goodwill 1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy (217) 503-6076 *Working condition only | Salt & Light 1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL (217) 355-5654 *Working condition only |
Vinyl Siding | |
| Dillman Brothers 3509 North Cunningham Ave., Urbana (217) 344-8290 *FREE drop-off of clean residential vinyl siding (no garbage or other materials) during business hours, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. | |