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.

For items considered household hazardous waste such as motor oil and pesticides, please visit the Illinois EPA's weblink to see if a drop-off event will be held in or near Champaign-Urbana.


Appliances
Mack's Twin City Recycling 2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana (217) 328-2100 Call for acceptable items and fees ($) - MICROWAVES ACCEPTED* HERE Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 *Call for more information	Mervis (Advantage) Recycling 3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana (217) 344-7696 *Call for acceptable items and fees ($) - 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
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 Free Library 210 W. Green St., Urbana (217) 367-4057 (Box near information center & battery tube, 1st floor)	Urbana Public Works 706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana (217) 384-2302 (Box at entrance 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	Springfield Electric 901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign (217) 351-7600
Computers and Peripherals
Goodwill 912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign (217) 359-8729 Mack's Twin City Recycling 2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana (217) 328-2100 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 Simplified Computers 901 S. Neil St., Champaign (217) 352-5000 NO CRT MONITORS ACCEPTED
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/$85 - call for fees ($)
Dehumidifiers
Mack's Twin City Recycling 2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana (217) 328-2100 *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 $25 fee; limit 2 per household http://www.bestbuy.com/recycle Mack's Twin City Recycling* 2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana (217) 328-2100 Call for acceptable items - No TVs, CRT monitors Salt & Light* 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 *Call for more information	Mervis Recycling 3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana (217) 344-7696 Call for acceptable items - No TVs, CRT monitors Office Depot* Tech Recycling Program 111 Convenience Center Dr., Champaign (217) 373-5202 Call for acceptable items - No TVs, CRT monitors Staples* 2005 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign (217) 373-8490 *Call for acceptable items - No TVs
Exercise Equipment (Treadmills, etc.)
Some local metal scrap recyclers will take exercise equipment containing metal. Please call in advance to ensure they will accept equipment.
Mack's Twin City Recycling 2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana (217) 328-2100 *Call for acceptable items	Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 *Working condition only
Eyeglasses
Walmart Vision Centers - Lion's Club Box 100 S. High Cross Rd., Urbana (217) 344-6203 Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654	Urbana Free Library - Lion's Club Box 210 W. Green St., Urbana (217) 367-4057
Fabrics
The I.D.E.A. Store 125 Lincoln Square, Urbana (217) 352-7878 *Visit http://www.the-idea-store.org/ for more information and acceptable items	Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 *No scraps
Fire Extinguishers
Illini Fire Equipment 2801 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana (217) 367-9521
Fluorescent Tubes (4-ft and 8-ft)
Springfield Electric 901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign (217) 351-7600 *Recycling fee ($) - 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 119 E. University Ave., 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 CU Fair E-mail: relocation@cu-fair.org *Will accept mattresses/box springs in good condition, in addition to basic household items in good condition
Holiday String Lights
Habitat for Humanity ReStore 119 E. University Ave., Champaign (217) 355-6460 *WORKING holiday string lights ONLY* Mack's Twin City Recycling 2808 N Lincoln Ave., Urbana (217) 328-2100	Mervis Recycling 3008 Cunningham Ave., Urbana (217) 344-7696 Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 *working condition only
Ink Jet Cartridges (No Laserjet 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	Urbana Free Library 210 W. Green St., Urbana (217) 367-4057 Urbana Public Works 706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana (217) 384-2302
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 ($)
Laserjet Cartridges
Office Depot 111 Convenience Center Rd., Champaign (217) 373-5202
Motor Oil
Auto Zone 606 E. Main St., Urbana (217) 328-9903 *Will take up to 5-gallons	Illini Oil Change 301 E. Main St., Urbana (217) 384-4933
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)
Mail & Parcel Plus 2206 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign (217) 359-6245 UPS Store (Baytowne Shoppes) 907 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign (217) 359-6233	UPS Store (Old Farm Shops) 1717 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign (217) 359-4000
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.
Paint (Latex-based ONLY) Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company may accept latex-based only paint donations if the can is at least 1/2 full. E-mail for more information: manager@cutc.org
Pharmaceuticals (No sharps, thermometers, infectious waste)
Champaign Police Department 82 E. University Ave., Champaign University of Illinois Police Department 1110 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center (Main Lobby) 1400 W. Park St., Urbana	Urbana City Building 400 S Vine St., Urbana (Vine Street entrance) Walgreens (Only One Location) 1713 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign Carle Foundation Hospital (Orchard Street Lobby) 611 W. Park St., Urbana
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. grill tanks for recycling ($5 recycling fee); will not accept camper size tanks For refilling a $20 fee applies for a 20 lb. tank
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 $25 fee; limit 2 TVs per household	Habitat for Humanity ReStore 119 E. University Ave., Champaign (217) 355-6460 ONLY WORKING FLAT PANEL TVS ACCEPTED
Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 Working Flat Screen Only
Thermometers (Mercury) - URBANA RESIDENTS ONLY
Urbana Public Works 706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana (217) 384-2302 *Thermometers accepted from Urbana residents only. Thermometers must be intact (not broken) and placed in a sealed zip-loc bag.
Thermostats (Mercury)
Urbana Public Works 706 S. Glover Ave., Urbana (217) 384-2302
Tires
Illini FS 1509 E. University Ave., Urbana (217) 384-8307 *Call for fees ($)	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 *Limit 3 per household per day	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 -April 15, 2021 - 2:34pm

- Author - CourtneyR

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