The following information is provided as an alternative to landfill disposal and is limited to household quantities only. Businesses should contact the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for information on how to dispose of their materials. The information does not constitute any company endorsement, nor is it intended to represent a complete list of recycling options or disposal regulations. Please call locations for further instructions/fees involved and business hours.
Appliances
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
119 E. University Avenue, Champaign
open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
217-355-6460 for pick-up
accepts working appliances
Architectural & Building Salvage
Preservation and Conservation Association (PACA)
44 E. Washington Street, Champaign
217-359-7222
PACA is a not-for-profit organization with 501 (c) 3 status. Any donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. PACA does not purchase salvage material or offer consignments. We depend on obtaining donations from remodeling projects, and acquiring salvage rights for buildings in the area. The profits from salvage sales were able to save the Nathan C. Ricker House at 612 West Green, Urbana, IL, provide significant funding that helped save the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, and provide grants for historic preservation activities in east central Illinois.
PACA does not take any appliances, hollow core doors, storm windows, screens or modern plumbing fixtures. Please call 217-359-7222 first to check if they can accept your items. Do not leave donations outside the building. Hours are Wednesday 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. PACA is located at 44 E. Washington Street, Champaign.
Automobiles
Mack’s Auto Recycling
1309 E. Kerr Avenue, Urbana
217-367-6219
Mack’s Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana
217-328-2100
Batteries
Household Batteries
The City does not have a household battery recycling program. Several web sites provide this service and a search under battery recycling will provide information.
The City recommends the use of rechargeable batteries for most household uses.
Car Batteries
Advanced Auto Parts
805 W. Marketview Drive, Champaign
217-356-9661
AutoZone
311 E. University Avenue, Champaign
217-352-2522
609 N. Mattis Avenue, Champaign
217-356-7068
NAPA Auto Parts
802 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign
217-352-8383
Clothing
The Salvation Army
119 E. University Avenue, Champaign
217-373-7825
Goodwill Industries
912 W. Anthony Drive, Champaign
217-359-8729
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Tepper Electric
608 S. Neil Street, Champaign
217-356-3755
Home Depot
820 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign
217-356-2629
Springfield Electric
901 N. Mattis Avenue, Champaign
217-351-7600
Computer Components
Mack’s Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana
217-328-2100
RECONNECT computer recycling
Reconnect offers you an easy, convenient and responsible way to recycle your used computer equipment. You can drop off any brand of used equipment at participating Goodwill donation centers in your area. It’s free, and you’ll get a receipt for tax purposes. What’s more, you’ll be helping protect the environment and benefiting your community at the same time.
Computer & Copier Cartridges
Canon USA, Inc.
1-800-652-2666
EnviroSolutions
www.envirosolutionsllc.com
Hewlett-Packard Company
1-800-340-2445
Printer Cartridge Recycling
HP Planet Partners Program Brochure
Recycling 2000
http://www.recycling2000.com/about-us/about-the-service/
Concrete
Urbana Concrete Recycling Center
3060 N. Oak Street, Urbana
217-355-1307
Electronics
Electronics Landfill Ban
Beginning on January 1, 2012, electronic devices such as TVs, computers, monitors, printers, VCR/DVD players and more will be banned from Illinois landfills. These items must be properly managed through recycling or reuse efforts. For more information on the ban, visit www.epa.state.il.us.
Champaign County and local municipalities have information regarding this ban and are planning electronics collection events in 2012. For more information, visit www.ccrpc.org or call (217) 328-3313.
The Recycling Guide includes a listing of businesses and reuse locations accepting electronics from residents.
Countywide Residential Electronics Collection Events
May 5, 2012 / August 4, 2012 / October 13, 2012 (events will be held rain or shine)
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
3202 Apollo Drive, Champaign (News-Gazette Distribution Center)
FREE residential drop off of these acceptable items (Limit 10 items per resident):
- Televisions
- Computers (& Laptops)
- Computer Monitors
- Keyboards, Mice, Cables
- Zip Drives
- Printers & Scanners
- VCR / DVD Players
- Mobile Phones
- Fax Machines
- MP3 Players
- PDA’s
- Video Game Consoles
For more information call: (217) 328-3313 or visit www.ccrpc.org
Printable Countywide Residential Electronics Collection Flyer
Furniture
Empty Tomb, Inc.
301 N. Fourth Street, Champaign
217-356-2262
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
119 E. University Avenue, Champaign
open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
217-355-6460 for pick-up
Household Items
Center for Women in Transition
506 E. Church Street, Champaign
217-352-7151
Goodwill Industries
1102 N. Prospect Avenue, Champaign
217-352-4021
The Salvation Army
119 E. University Avenue, Champaign
217-373-7825
Mercury Thermometers
Carle RX Express at Carle Hospital will accept them. They are located at 611 W. Park Street in Urbana and can be reached at 217-383-3250.
Motor Oil
Advanced Auto Parts
805 W. Marketview Drive, Champaign
217-356-9661
AutoZone
311 E. University Avenue, Champaign
217-352-2522
609 N. Mattis Avenue, Champaign
217-356-7068
Jiffy Lube
1901 S. Neil Street, Champaign
217-351-4116
N. Prospect Avenue, Champaign
217-351-5823
Wal-Mart
913 W. Marketview Drive, Champaign
217-352-2407
Packaging Peanuts
Mail & Parcel Plus
2206 W. Springfield Avenue, Champaign
217-359-6245
Paint (Oil or Latex)
Remove paint can lids, add an absorbent (e.g., kitty litter or sand) and allow to completely dry in a well-ventilated (preferably outdoor) area. Once dry, dispose can in regular household garbage.
Scrap Metal
Mack’s Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana
217-328-2100
Marco Steel
302 S. Market Street, Champaign
217-352-3040
Tires
Kirby’s Tire and Service Center
311 S. Neil Street, Champaign
217-356-8355
Country Fair Shopping Center, Champaign
217-352-7732
Tire Barn Warehouse
1202 N. Prospect Avenue, Champaign
217-351-8473
Tommy House Tire Company
707 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign
217-351-4159
Also available is the waste tire collection schedule on the State of Illinois website.
Yard Waste
Landscape Recycling Center
1210 E. University Avenue, Urbana
217-344-LEAF (5323)
