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 MICROWAVES ACCEPTED HERE Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 *Call for more information | Mervis (Advantage) Recycling 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 |
Automobiles | |
| Bill Smith Auto Parts 3405 N. Countryview Rd., Urbana (217) 367-5090 Mack's Auto Recycling | 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 | Battery Specialists 133 Kenyon Rd., Champaign (217) 352-0591 Interstate All Battery Center |
Batteries, Single-Use (Alkaline, Button Cell, Lithium) | |
Anita Purves Nature Center Champaign Public Works Phillips Recreation Center | Urbana Free Library 210 W. Green St., Urbana (217) 367-4057 Urbana Public Works Urbana City Building |
Batteries, Rechargeable (Must tape terminal ends) | |
| Anita Purves Nature Center 1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana (217) 384-4062 Battery Specialists Interstate All Battery Center | Urbana City Building Urbana Free Library Urbana Public Works |
BricksSport Redi-Mix | |
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 | |
CDs/DVDs | |
The I.D.E.A. Store Salt & Light
| 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 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 |
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) | |
| Home Depot 820 W. Bloomington Rd., Champaign (217) 356-2629 Lowes | |
Computers and Peripherals | |
Goodwill Mack's Twin City Recycling 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
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Concrete and Asphalt | |
Mid-America Recycling (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 | |
Dehumidifiers | |
Mack's Twin City Recycling | Mervis Recycling Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 *Working condition only* |
Electronics | |
Best Buy Mack's Twin City Recycling
| Mervis Recycling 3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana (217) 344-7696 *Call for acceptable items - No TVs, CRT monitors
Staples |
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
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 |
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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 Goodwill
Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 *No mattresses/box springs or car seats* | Goodwill
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Holiday String Lights | |
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Mack's Twin City Recycling | Mervis Recycling
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Ink Jet Cartridges | |
Anita Purves Nature Center 1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana
Best Buy 2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign *Will also accept toner cartridges* |
Urbana Free Library 210 W. Green St., Urbana
Urbana Public Works
Staples 2005 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign (217) 373-8490 *Will also accept toner cartridges*
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Key Recycling | |
| Urbana Free Library 210 W. Green St., Urbana (217) 367-4057 | |
Landscape Trimmings | |
Landscape Recycling Center
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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) | |
| Mail & Parcel Plus 2206 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign (217) 359-6245 UPS Store (Baytowne Shoppes) | 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. | |
Pharmaceuticals (No sharps, thermometers, infectious waste) | |
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center (Main Lobby) Walgreens (Only One Location) 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
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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
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Propane Tanks | |
Hicksgas *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. PureWay Compliance Carle Main Hospital | MedPro Waste Disposal Carle Clinic Locations
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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 | Habitat for Humanity ReStore |
Salt & Light 1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana (217) 355-5654 *ONLY WORKING FLAT PANEL TVS ACCEPTED*
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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 *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. | |