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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) 328-2100

Mervis Recycling -  NO MICROWAVES
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696
*Call for acceptable items & fees ($)

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1914 Glenn Park Dr.., Champaign
(217) 355-6460
*Working condition only

 

Architectural & Building Salvage

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

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

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition onl

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

 

 

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

Mack's Twin City Recycling                   
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 328-2100

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

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

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

Mack's Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 328-2100

 

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*

 

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

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

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

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Cell Phones

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

 

CDs/DVDs

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

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

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Urbana Public Library
210 W. Green St., Urbana
(217) 367-4057
*Working condition only

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1914 Glenn Park Dr.., Champaign
(217) 355-6460
*Working condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Champaign Public Library
200 W. Green St.., Champaign
(217) 403-2000
*Working condition only

 

 

Clothing

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)

Springfield Electric
901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
(217) 356-2629
*Call for recycling fee pricing

Tepper Electric
608 S. Neil St., Champaign
(217) 356-3755
*Call for recycling fee pricing

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

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

 

Computers and Peripherals

 

Mack's Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 328-2100
*No CRT monitors

Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696
*No CRT monitors

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

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1914 Glenn Park Dr.., Champaign
(217) 355-6460
*Working condition only

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only, No CRT monitors

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only, No CRT monitors

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only, No CRT monitors

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only, No CRT monitors

 

 

Concrete and Asphalt

Mid-America Recycling
2906 N. Oak St., Urbana
(217) 840-2646
*Call for more information

 

Construction & Demolition Debris (C & D)

Henson Disposal & Recycling
910 Saline Ct., Urbana
(309) 530-8822
*Call for recycling fee pricing
*One ton minimum

Mid-America Recycling
2906 N. Oak St., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Call for recycling fee pricing

Dehumidifiers

Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696
*call for recycling fee pricing

Mack's Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 328-2100
*20.00 recycling fee

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1914 Glenn Park Dr.., Champaign
(217) 355-6460
*Working condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Electronics

Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 352-8883
*Call for acceptable items - TVs under 50 inches accepted for a fee; limit 3 per household*
http://www.bestbuy.com/recycle

Mack's Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 328-2100
*Call for acceptable items - No TVs, CRT monitors

Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
(217) 344-7696
*Call for acceptable items - Only FLAT TVs

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

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1914 Glenn Park Dr.., Champaign
(217) 355-6460
*Working condition only. Call for acceptable items

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only. Call for acceptable items

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only. Call for acceptable items

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only. Call for acceptable items

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only. Call for acceptable items

 

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) 328-2100
*Call for acceptable items

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only. Call for acceptable items

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only. Call for acceptable items

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

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only. Call for acceptable items

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only. Call for acceptable items

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1914 Glenn Park Dr.., Champaign
(217) 355-6460
*Call for more information

 

 

Eyeglasses/Sunglasses

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

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

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Non-prescription only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Non-prescription only

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Non-prescription only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Non-prescription only

 

 

 

 

Fabrics

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*No scraps

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*No scraps

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*No scraps

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(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
*Call for recycling fee pricing

Tepper Electric
608 S. Neil St., Champaign
(217) 356-3755
*Call for recycling fee pricing

Furniture and Household Items

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1914 Glenn Park Dr.., Champaign
(217) 355-6460
*No Mattresses or Box Springs*

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*No mattresses/box springs or car seats

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*No mattresses/box springs or car seats

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*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
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
(217) 328-2100

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

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1914 Glenn Park Dr.., Champaign
(217) 355-6460
*Working condition only

Ink Jet Cartridges

Staples - Will also accept toner cartridges
2005 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 373-8490

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

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

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Landscape Trimmings

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

 

Mattresses & Box Springs (accepted good to excellent condition only)

Empty Tomb
(217) 356-2262

Immigrant Services of Champaign-Urbana
(217) 800-5725

Restoration Urban Ministries
(217) 356-2262

 

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) 352-787825 Lincoln Square, Urbana
*No medicine bottles, egg cartons, or greeting cards

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working condition only

 

 

Packaging Peanuts (Foam)

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

*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.
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)Only One Location)
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

Meijer
2500 S. Philo Rd., Urbana

Schnucks
200 N. Vine St., Urbana

Walmart
100 S. High Cross Rd., Urbana

*Only Plastic Grocery/Retail bags with a #2 or #4 on bottom/side of bag

* Bags must be clean, dry and empty*

 

 

Propane Tanks

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



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 (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

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Working FLAT panel TVs only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Working FLAT panel TVs only

Thermometers (Mercury)

Urbana Public Works
706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-2302
*Thermometers must be intact and in a zip-lock 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

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Good condition only

Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL
(217) 355-5654
*Good condition only

 

Vacuums

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

Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Goodwill
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
(217) 355-5654
*Usable condition only

Salt & Light
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
(217) 355-5654
*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. 
- Last Modified -September 20, 2023 - 10:23am
- Author - CourtneyR