Managing Mercury Containing Devices
The City of Urbana is now offering solutions for recycling your household mercury containing devices.
Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) and Fluorescent Tube Bulbs
CFL RecyclePak– Comes with everything you need: Sealable plastic bag, pre-paid shipping label, packing tape, and step-by-step illustrated instructions - Great for small businesses!
- Box Size 6”x6”x6”- $15.00 (Holds up to 12 Small Bulbs)
Fluorescent Tube RecyclePak – Available for both 4 ft. and 8 ft. tube lengths. Comes with everything you need: Poly-liner, pre-paid shipping label, and step-by-step illustrated instructions. Great for small businesses!
- 4 ft.- $33.00 (Holds 15 T12 (1.5” Dia.) or 30 T8 Bulbs (1” Dia.)
- 8 ft.- $53.00 (Holds 15 T12 (1.5” Dia.) or 30 T8 Bulbs (1” Dia.)
All 3 RecyclePaks can be purchased at Urbana Public Works at 706 S. Glover Ave Urbana, IL - Checks Only Please.
Linear fluorescent tubes may also be dropped off at the following businesses for a small recycling fee ($):
Springfield Electric
901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
(217) 351-7600
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Linear fluorescents must be placed in a plastic bag or box and brought to the store during business hours only.
Tepper Electric
608 S. Neil St., Champaign
(217) 356-3755
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Linear fluorescents must be placed in a plastic bag or box and brought to the store during business hours only.
CFL Bulb Recycling Only
CFL bulbs may be dropped off for FREE at:
Lowes
1904 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
(217) 373-7300
Home Depot
820 Bloomington Rd., Champaign
(217) 356-2629
For more information about recycling CFL bulbs, visit www.actonenergy.com
Household Thermostats
Bring your mercury household thermostat to Urbana Public Works to be recycled FREE!
Urbana Public Works
706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana
(217) 384-2416
This program is coordinated by the Environmental Management Division
Office hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information call (217) 384-2416
