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) 367-5090Mack'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) 337-0072AutoZone 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) 367-4057Urbana 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) 384-4062Battery 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 |
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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. |