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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.

 

  

Appliances

Mack's Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 284-4124
*Call for acceptable items and fees ($) 

MICROWAVES ACCEPTED HERE

Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

*Call for more information

Mervis  (Advantage) Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696
*Call for acceptable items & fees ($)

NO MICROWAVES ACCEPTED

Architectural & Building Salvage

Preservation and Conservation Association (PACA)
44 E. Washington St., Champaign
(217) 359-7222
*Call for acceptable items
 

Art and Craft Supplies

The I.D.E.A. Store
125 Lincoln Square, Urbana
(217) 352-7878
*Visit http://www.the-idea-store.org/ for more information and acceptable items
 Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Call for more information

Automobiles

Bill Smith Auto Parts
3405 N. Countryview Rd., Urbana
(217) 367-5090

Mack's Auto Recycling
1309 E. Kerr Ave., Urbana
(217) 367-6219

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
606 E. Main St., Urbana
(217) 328-9903

Battery Specialists
133 Kenyon Rd., Champaign
(217) 352-0591

Interstate All Battery Center
2504 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
(217) 355-4855

Batteries, Single-Use (Alkaline, Button Cell, Lithium) 

Anita Purves Nature Center  
1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-4062

Champaign Public Works
702 Edgebrook Dr., Champaign
(217) 403-4700

Phillips Recreation Center
505 W. Stoughton St., Urbana
(217) 367-1544

Urbana Free Library
210 W. Green St., Urbana
(217) 367-4057

Urbana Public Works
706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-2302

Urbana City Building
400 S. Vine St., Urbana (Vine Street Entrance)
(217) 384-2302

Batteries, Rechargeable (Must tape terminal ends)

Anita Purves Nature Center
1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-4062

Battery Specialists
133 Kenyon Rd., Champaign
(217) 352-0591

Interstate All Battery Center
2504 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
(217) 355-4855

Urbana City Building
400 S. Vine St., Urbana (Vine Street Entrance)
(217) 384-2302

Urbana Free Library
210 W. Green St., Urbana
(217) 367-4057

Urbana Public Works
706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-2302

Bricks

Sport Redi-Mix
401 Wilbur Ave, Champaign
(217) 355-4222
*Cost $5.50/ton

 

Cassette Tapes/Video (VHS) Tapes

Plastic Recycling Incorporated (Mail-in Program)
2015 S. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 780-6100
*Pay for shipping
 

Cell Phones

Urbana Public Works
706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-2302 (Cardboard box inside vestibule of building)

 

CDs/DVDs

The I.D.E.A. Store
125 Lincoln Square, Urbana
(217) 352-7878
http://www.the-idea-store.org

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Call for more information

 

Plastic Recycling Incorporated (Mail-in Program)
2015 S. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 780-6100
*Pay for shipping 

Clothing

Goodwill Stores

912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign
(217) 359-8729

1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy

(217) 503-6076

Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

 

Three Spinners
https://www.threespinners.org/in-kind-donations/
*Will accept clothing, school supplies, kitchen & dining items, and bed sheets for resettled refugees

 

Salvation Army
2212 N. Market St., Champaign
(217) 373-7825

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)

Home Depot
820 W. Bloomington Rd., Champaign
(217) 356-2629

Lowes
1904 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 373-7300

 

Computers and Peripherals

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign
(217) 359-8729

Mack's Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 284-4124
*NO CRT MONITORS ACCEPTED

Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

*Working condition only*

Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696
*NO CRT MONITORS ACCEPTED

Staples
2005 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 373-8490

 

Concrete and Asphalt

Mid-America Recycling
2906 N. Oak St., Urbana

(217) 355-1307

*Call first to see what they will accept/cost

 

Construction & Demolition Debris (C & D)

Henson Disposal & Recycling
910 Saline Ct., Urbana
(309) 530-8822
http://www.hensondisposal.com/

*Will accept shingles (asphalt & wood); wood; drywall & plaster; metals; cardboard & paper products; aggregate (bricks, concrete, rock, asphalt); glass; vinyl siding; bulk & clear plastics; carpet, pad, tile & flooring
**One ton minimum - call for fees ($) **

Dehumidifiers

Mack's Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 284-4124
*Call for fee ($)

Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696
*FREE recycling*

Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

*Working condition only*

Electronics

Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 352-8883
*Call for acceptable items - TVs under 32 inches accepted for a fee; limit 2 per household*
http://www.bestbuy.com/recycle

Mack's Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 284-4124
*Call for acceptable items - No TVs, CRT monitors

 

Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696
*Call for acceptable items - No TVs, CRT monitors

 

Staples
2005 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 373-8490
*Call for acceptable items - No TVs, CRT monitors

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
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 284-4124
*Call for acceptable items

 Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

*Working condition only

Eyeglasses

Walmart Vision Centers - Lion's Club Box
100 S. High Cross Rd., Urbana
(217) 344-6203

 

Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

Urbana Free Library - Lion's Club Box
210 W. Green St., Urbana
(217) 367-4057

Fabrics

The I.D.E.A. Store
125 Lincoln Square, Urbana
(217) 352-7878
*Visit http://www.the-idea-store.org/ for more information and acceptable items

 Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

*No scraps

Fire Extinguishers

Illini Fire Equipment
2801 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 367-9521 (Call First)
 

Fluorescent Tubes (4-ft and 8-ft)

Springfield Electric
901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
(217) 351-7600
*Recycling fee ($) - Call for more information

 

Foam (Styrofoam) - No Packaging Peanuts

Dart Corporation
1505 E Main St., Urbana
(Go east to Lierman Ave - drop-off site is at 'Shipping Dept.' entrance)
(217) 384-1800
*Make sure foam has the #6 chasing arrow on it
*Only CLEAN (rinsed and wiped) food/beverage or block foam accepted (no packaging peanuts)
*Remove straws, lids, tape or any other non-foam material
*Deposit foam into clear translucent bags provided onsite, tie securely and place bag in wheel cart

Furniture and Household Items

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1914 Glenn Park Dr.., Champaign
(217) 355-6460
*Call for a list of acceptable items - No Mattresses or Box Springs*

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
 (217) 503-6076
*Call for a list of acceptable items - No Mattresses, Box Springs or Cribs*

 

Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

*No mattresses/box springs or car seats*

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign
(217) 280-1870
*Call for a list of acceptable items - No Mattresses, Box Springs or Cribs*

 

 

 

 

Holiday String Lights

Mack's Twin City Recycling

2808 N Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 328-2100

Mervis Recycling
3008 Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696

 

 

Ink Jet Cartridges 

Anita Purves Nature Center

1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-4062

 

Best Buy

2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 352-8883
http://www.bestbuy.com/recycle

 *Will also accept toner cartridges*

 

 

Urbana Free Library

210 W. Green St., Urbana
(217) 367-4057 

 

Urbana Public Works
706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-2302

 

Staples

2005 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign

(217) 373-8490

*Will also accept toner cartridges*

 

 

Key Recycling

Urbana Free Library
210 W. Green St., Urbana
(217) 367-4057
 

Landscape Trimmings

Landscape Recycling Center
1210 E. University Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-LEAF (5323)
http://landscaperecyclingcenter.org/
*Call for fees ($)

 

 

Mattresses & Box Springs (Must call agencies)

Empty Tomb

(217) 356-2262

Immigrant Services of Champaign-Urbana

(217) 800-5725

Restoration Urban Ministries

(217) 355-2662

 *MATTRESSES/BOX SPRINGS ARE NOT ACCEPTED WITH RIPS, TEARS, STAINS, ODORS OR BED BUGS*

*MUST BE IN VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT CONDITION*

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
125 Lincoln Square, Urbana
(217) 352-7878
*Visit http://www.the-idea-store.org/ for more information and acceptable items

 Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

*Usable condition only

Packaging Peanuts (Foam)

UPS Store (Old Farm Shops)
1717 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
(217) 359-4000

UPS Store (Baytowne Shoppes)
907 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign
(217) 359-6233

 

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.
To solidify paint: Remove paint can lids, add an absorbent (such as shredded paper, kitty litter) and allow to completely dry in a well-ventilated outdoor area away from children, pets and ignition sources. Once dry, dispose solidified paint and can in the regular household garbage.

Pharmaceuticals (No sharps, thermometers, infectious waste)

OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center (Main Lobby)
1400 W. Park St., Urbana

Walgreens (Only One Location)
1713 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign 

Carle Foundation Hospital (Orchard Street Lobby)

611 W. Park St., Urbana

CVS Pharmacy Locations 

 

Meijer Pharmacy Locations

 

Visit this link for a location

closest to you:  https://apps2.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e2s1

 

Plastic Grocery Bags

*Only Plastic Grocery/Retail bags with a #2 or #4 on bottom/side of bag - Bags must be clean, dry and empty*

Meijer

2500 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

Schnucks

200 N. Vine St., Urbana

Walmart

100 S. High Cross Rd., Urbana

 

Propane Tanks

Hicksgas
2201 E. University Ave., Urbana
(217) 367-5456

 *Only accepts 20 lb. tanks - will not accept small one pound tanks*



Scrap Metal

Mack's Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 284-4124
Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696

Sharps (Household Mail-Back Program)

GRP & Associates, Inc.
http://www.sharpsdisposal.com
(800) 207-0976
E-mail: sharps@sharpsdisposal.com

PureWay Compliance
https://www.pureway.com/safe-needle-disposal
(877) 765-3030
*15% off promo code: CITYURB

Carle Main Hospital
611 W. Park St., Urbana
(Sharps box outside in 'breezeway' area, near outside patio at coffee shop) 

MedPro Waste Disposal
https://www.medprodisposal.com/
(888) 641-6131

Carle Clinic Locations
1701 W. Curtis Rd., Champaign (reception)
SurgiCenter - 1702 S. Mattis Ave., Champaign (reception)
1818 E. Windsor Rd, Urbana (reception)
South Clinic (across from Main Hospital)

 

Smoke Detectors

First Alert, Radioactive Waste (Mail-in Program)
(Only if it is a First Alert detector)
780 McClure Rd.,
Aurora, IL 60504
1-(800)-323-9005 (Call for more information)
*If you have a detector not made by First Alert contact the manufacturer for recycling options.
JMAC Supply (Mail-in Program, all manufacturer detectors)
Attn: Recycle
JMAC Supply
333 W Merrick Rd., Unit 4
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 812-0917
http://www.curieservices.com/smoke-alarm-recycling/
Other Manufacturers (Mail-in Programs): https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2012/pb22334/html/cover_025.htm 

Telephone Directories (Yellow Pages Opt Out)

Yellow Pages
Visit https://www.yellowpagesoptout.com/homepage
 

Televisions

Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 352-8883
http://www.bestbuy.com/recycle
*TVs under 32 inches accepted for a fee; limit 2 TVs per household* - Call for details & fees

 

 

Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

*ONLY WORKING FLAT PANEL TVS ACCEPTED*

 

 

Thermometers (Mercury) - *URBANA RESIDENTS ONLY*

Urbana Public Works
706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-2302
*Thermometers accepted from Urbana residents only.
Thermometers must be intact (not broken) and placed in a sealed zip-loc bag.
 

Thermostats (Mercury)

Urbana Public Works
706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-2302

*Thermostats must be intact (not broken) and placed in a sealed zip-loc bag.*

 

Tires

Illini FS
1509 E. University Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-8307
*Call for fees ($)
Kirby's Firestone Service Center
303 W. Main St., Urbana
(217) 367-6362
*Call for fees ($)

Toys & Games

 

Hasbro Brand Only

Free Mail-in Program: Visit https://csr2.hasbro.com/en-us

 Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(217) 355-5654

*Good condition only

Vacuums

Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 352-8883
http://www.bestbuy.com/recycle

 Salt & Light

1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

(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.
 
- Last Modified -October 20, 2022 - 4:44pm
- Author - CourtneyR