CHAMPAIGN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
702 Edgebrook Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
217-403-4780
recycling@champaignil.gov
WHERE DO I RECYCLE, DONATE, OR DISPOSE OF IT?
Click on the topic of interest below to expand the information box.
CALL THE LOCATIONS TO CONFIRM INSTRUCTIONS, FEES, AND HOURS.
Check with these businesses before you drop off your antifreeze:
Speed Lube
710 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
217-328-4800
Valvoline Express Care
212 N. Vine St., Urbana
217-384-5593
DONATION OPTIONS:
CU FAIR
*CU FAIR accepts WORKING appliances only for donation.
Email CU-Fair at: relocation@cu-fair.org
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
119 E. University Ave., Champaign
217-359-0507
*The ReStore accepts WORKING appliances only, including microwaves
RECYCLING OPTIONS:
Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-352-8883
*Check Best Buy’s website for specific details about appliance recycling.
Mack’s Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
217-328-2100
*Call for acceptable items and fees ($)
(MICROWAVES are ACCEPTED for recycling)
Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
217-344-7696
*Call for acceptable items and fees ($)
(NO MICROWAVES ACCEPTED)
Preservation and Conservation Association (PACA)
44 E. Washington St., Champaign
217-359-7222
*Call for acceptable items
The I.D.E.A. Store
125 Lincoln Square, Urbana
217-352-7878
*Visit The I.D.E.A. Store’s website for more details.
Bill Smith Auto Parts
3405 N. Country View 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
Advance Auto Parts
*Multiple locations in Champaign and Urbana
AutoZone
*Multiple locations in Champaign and Urbana
Battery Specialists
133 Kenyon Rd., Champaign
217-352-0591
Interstate All Battery Center
2504 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
217-355-4855
O’Reilly Auto Parts
1009 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
217-352-1671
BATTERY RECYCLING DROP-OFF LOCATION:
Champaign Public Works Dept
702 Edgebrook Drive, Champaign
Lobby Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Household Quantities ONLY; batteries NOT accepted from schools, businesses, or institutions.
Please tape all rechargeable batteries and lithium batteries, including lithium button cell batteries. (No drill batteries please; you can bring those to the places below.)
Alkaline (single-use) batteries, non-lithium button cell batteries, NiMH, NiCad, and Zinc Air do NOT need to be taped.
NO COMMERCIAL BATTERIES ACCEPTED.
This program is coordinated by the Environmental Sustainability Specialist, 217-403-4780.
These locations accept rechargeable batteries only:
Battery Specialists
133 Kenyon Rd., Champaign
217-352-0591
Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-352-8883
Home Depot
820 Bloomington Rd., Champaign
217-356-2629
Interstate All Battery Center
2504 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
217-355-4855
Lowe’s
1904 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-373-7300
See the “Commercial (Business) Recycling” tab.
Contact your solid waste hauler for disposal options. Or contact the following businesses to see what services they currently offer:
Henson Disposal
910 Saline Ct., Urbana
217-417-8788
Republic Services
915 Saline Ct., Urbana
217-384-2274
Call the locations to confirm instructions, fees, and hours.
Check with local organizations for donation options (Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, Salt & Light, Salvation Army, women’s shelters, homeless shelters, etc.)
Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-352-8883
*Free drop-off at front recycling center/entry
Plastic Recycling Incorporated (Mail-in Program)
2015 S. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
317-780-6100
*Pay for shipping
Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-352-8883
Sprint Store
61 E. Marketview Dr., Champaign
217-398-8700
Target
2102 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-355-3325
Verizon Wireless
910 W. Town Center Blvd., Champaign
217-355-0942
See the “Holiday String Lights” tab.
The following accept clothing, plus other items, for donation.
Call or check their websites for more information.
Direct Service Agencies:
Crisis Nursery
1309 W. Hill St., Urbana
217-337-2731
crisisnursery.net
Empty Tomb
301 N. 4th St., Champaign
217-356-2262
emptytomb.org
Salt & Light Ministries
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
217-355-5654
saltandlightministry.org
Thrift Stores That Benefit Direct Service Agencies:
Connections
Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana
217-384-2158
courageconnection.org
Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign
217-359-8729
1201 Savoy Plaza Lane, Savoy
217-503-6076
llgi.org
Salvation Army
2212 N. Market St., Champaign
217-373-7825
salvationarmy.org
The City of Champaign does not have a commercial recycling program; however, several private haulers operating in the City of Champaign offer commercial recycling options to businesses. Businesses should contact one of those private haulers to set up recycling and obtain pricing for the service. Haulers set their own recycling collection rates. There are a variety of services offered by the different haulers, ranging from cardboard only collection to co-mingled collection.
Haulers That Offer Business Recycling Services in Champaign
(The following list is not intended to constitute company endorsements. Please call the haulers to confirm services.)
ABC Sanitary
217-356-0909
website: abcsanitary.com
Advanced Disposal
217-429-0020
website: advanceddisposal.com/il/champaign
Area Disposal Service
309-688-0760
website: pdcarea.com
Illini Recycling*
217-356-0648
website: illinirecycling.com
*Also a construction & demolition recycling facility.
*Also operates a public drop-off site.
Midwest Fiber Recycling
217-356-6094
website: midwest-fiber.com/champaign-urbana
Republic Services (also known as Allied Waste)
217-367-2278
website: republicservices.com
Shaffer Sanitary
217-367-7119
website: shaffersanitary.com
For more information, contact the City’s Environmental Sustainability Specialist at 217-403-4780.
Home Depot
820 W. Bloomington Rd., Champaign
217-356-2629 (drop-off in front of store)
Lowe’s
1904 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-373-7300 (drop-off in front of store)
Springfield Electric
901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
217-351-7600
Tepper Electric
608 S. Neil St., Champaign
217-356-3755
*Recycling fee ($) – Call for more information
Note: LED light bulbs, as well as standard (incandescent) light bulbs, do not contain mercury and can be safely disposed of in your garbage.
Composting is nature’s way of recycling. You can compost food scraps and yard waste at home.
To learn more about composting at home, you can visit these helpful websites:
http://www.johnquinnteam.com/home-composting-guide.php
http://illinoiscomposts.org/
https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home
Information and a “How To” brochure is available by contacting:
University of Illinois Extension – Champaign County
801 N. Country Fair Drive, Suite D, Champaign
217-333-7672
website: https://web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost/materials.cfm
See the “CRT (tube) Computer Monitors” tab.
Mid-America Recycling
2906 N. Oak St., Urbana
217-840-2646
*Call for fees ($)
Henson Disposal & Recycling
910 Saline Ct., Urbana
217-417-8788
Visit Henson’s website for more information.
Illini Recycling
420 Paul Ave., Champaign
217-356-0648
Visit Illini Recycling’s website for more information.
You should NEVER pour grease or oil down the drain. It can clog sewer pipes and nobody wants that! Keep in mind, you can reuse most oils several times; deep frying oil can be filtered and reused three or four times (more depending on the quality and your comfort). Bacon fat can also be filtered and stored in your refrigerator.
Unfortunately, the City of Champaign is not aware of any local recycling center that accepts cooking fats and oils. Some restaurants have grease disposal bins; perhaps they might allow you to dispose of your used oil in their bin.
Alternatively, after allowing used oil to cool, you can put it in a non-breakable container with a resealable lid and throw it out with the trash.
Click here or here to view more disposal options.
Click here to view disposal options for 5-gallons of cooking oil.
Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign
217-359.8729
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
217-503-6076
Goodwill works with Dell Reconnect to recycle old electronics; as part of this program, they accept working and non-working CRT (tube) computer monitors at their stores FREE of charge. Drop off during regular store hours.
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Additionally, CRT (tube) computer monitors are accepted at the bi-annual Residential Electronics Collection Events.
For recycling/donation options for flat screen computer monitors, see the “Electronics” tab.
Mack’s Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
217-328-2100
$20 fee
Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
217-344-7696
$free$ (call to confirm)
The City co-hosts a bi-annual Residential Electronics Collection Event. Residents are required to register in order to participate. For more details (including event dates), please visit the online registration website.
There are local recyclers that will accept your old electronics for drop off throughout the year. (As of October 2017, Best Buy will accept most TVs for recycling for a $25 fee.) Please click on the following link for more information about where to recycle electronics year-round: Where Do I Recycle Unwanted Electronics Year-Round?
At the bi-annual collection events, there is a 4 TV limit per person; all sizes, types, & models of TV’s will be accepted, including CRT tube TV’s. There is a 7-item total limit. Please visit the online registration website for a complete list of accepted and non-accepted items.
City staff will continue to work with our government partners to find alternative methods and locations for recycling electronics (specifically TVs) and other items. Any questions can be directed to Nichole Millage at 217-403-4780.
As of January 1, 2012, local waste haulers no longer accept 17 categories of electronic items listed below with your regular trash collection, as these have been banned from Illinois landfills. For more information on the state ban, visit http://www.epa.state.il.us.
Electronic Items Banned from Illinois Landfills:
- Televisions
- Monitors
- Printers
- Computers (laptops, notebooks, netbooks, tablets)
- Electronic keyboards
- Facsimile (fax) machines
- Videocassette recorders (VCRs)
- Digital video disc players (DVD players)
- Digital video recorders (DVR)
- Video game consoles
- Small scale servers
- Scanners
- Electronic mice
- Digital converter boxes
- Cable receivers
- Satellite receivers
- Portable digital music players
Electronics were banned from Illinois landfills on January 2012. Many electronic products contain toxic lead, mercury, cadmium, and other materials that pose environmental and health risks that must be managed. Many electronic items contain metals, plastics, or leaded glass that can be recycled into basic commodities or products, and then re-marketed for re-use. The re-use of these components conserves natural resources and energy, and contributes to reduced air and water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Information on this page is subject to change. Last updated on 6/25/2019.
Check with local organizations for donation options for WORKING exercise equipment (Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, Salt & Light, Salvation Army, 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
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Exercise equipment is NOT accepted at the bi-annual Residential Electronics Collection Events.
Check with local organizations for donation options for WORKING fans (Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Salt & Light, Salvation Army, women’s shelters, homeless shelters, etc.).
If your fan does not work, you can take it to the following for recycling:
Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-352-8883
website: www.bestbuy.com/recycling
Fans are NOT accepted at the bi-annual Residential Electronics Collection Events.
Illini Fire Equipment
2801 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
217-367-9521
Springfield Electric
901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
217-351-7600*
*Call for fees ($)
Tepper Electric
608 S. Neil St., Champaign
217-356-3755*
*Call for fees ($)
*If your furniture is not in good/reusable condition, you should contact your garbage hauler for disposal options.
Please consider donating good/reusable household items to the following organizations:
CU FAIR
CU FAIR will pick up items, including mattresses and box springs.
To schedule a pick up, email CU FAIR at: relocation@cu-fair.org
Goodwill
912 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign
217-359-8729
1201 Savoy Plaza Ln., Savoy
217-503-6076
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
119 E. University Ave., Champaign
217-355-6460
Salvation Army
2212 N. Market., Champaign
217-373-7832
See the “Motor Oil & Gasoline” tab.
Food and beverage mixed glass containers (clear, flint, brown, and green) are accepted in the City’s single family curbside recycling program, as well as the City’s multifamily recycling program, Feed The Thing.
Unfortunately, there is currently no free public drop-off center (in Champaign-Urbana) that accepts glass. Residents who live outside of Champaign city limits and who want to recycle glass, should try contacting the available solid waste haulers in their area to see if they offer trash and recycling services that fit their needs.
See the “Plastic Grocery Bags” tab.
Check with local organizations for donation options (Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Salt & Light, Salvation Army, women’s shelters, etc.).
If your hair styling tools or appliances do not work, you can take them to this place for recycling:
Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-352-8883
website: www.bestbuy.com/recycling
They accept curling irons, hair dryers, and hair straighteners for recycling. Limit three items per household per day. Recycling is intended for residents only. Products from businesses and organizations, or items that present a health or safety hazard, are not accepted.
See the “Solid Waste (Garbage) Haulers” tab.
DONATION OPTIONS:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
119 E. University Ave., Champaign
217-355-6460
*Accepts only working string lights
RECYCLING OPTIONS:
Lowe’s
1904 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-373-7300
Mack’s Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
217-328-2100
Mervis Recycling
2008 Cunningham Ave., Urbana
217-344-7696
Holiday string lights are also accepted at the bi-annual Residential Electronics Collection Events.
Updated March 18, 2020:
Event organizers for the IEPA-sponsored Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event in Champaign County have decided to cancel the upcoming April 4, 2020 event as a precaution to the COVID-19 pandemic. All registrants should have received notification via email and/or text message.
Local event organizers have already arranged with the IEPA to postpone the event until April 2021. Registrants have been given the option to reserve their same 15-minute time slot appointment for the next collection event (which is tentatively scheduled for April 10, 2021) or to cancel their appointment.
If you missed registering for this collection event, spots may become available as we get closer to April 2021. You can call 217-403-4780 to check the availability of appointment times.
Unfortunately, there is no local permanent drop-off site for residents for HHW; however, there are long-term HHW collection sites in northern IL.
Champaign County Environmental Stewards (CCES)
CCES is a non-profit community organization focused on providing safe and convenient disposal options to area residents for household materials that may pose potential health or environmental problems. For more information regarding CCES and their efforts, you can visit CCES’ Facebook page.
Long-Term HHW Collection Sites in Illinois
Long-term household hazardous waste collection sites are available in Naperville, Chicago, Rockford, and Lake County. Links to each site, which include accepted items and hours of operation, can be found by visiting the Illinois EPA Long-Term Collection Facility page. You can also visit that link to find information about one-day collections which are held periodically throughout the year in IEPA-selected communities.
Tips for Disposal of Oil and Paint
Staff receives numerous inquiries regarding oil and paint disposal. Latex paint is NOT considered toxic and therefore can be disposed of by using the methods below.
- Oil Disposal – Oil can be taken to local garages, if they accept oil to be dropped off. Garages should be called for more information.
- Paint (& Paint Thinner) Disposal – For excess amounts of paint (or paint thinner), the City recommends contacting school theatre departments to see if it can be used for props. Paint (and paint thinner) can also be mixed with materials such as cat litter, sand, paint hardener or absorber, or poured onto newspaper and be allowed to dry. Once the paint (or paint thinner) has dried, all materials can be disposed of in the garbage. These methods work for latex and oil-based paints.
PAINT DONATION OPTIONS:
(1) Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company will accept latex paint donations if the can is at least half full. Email (manager@cutc.org) or call (217-352-4085) for more information.
(2) Habitat for Humanity ReStore will accept latex paint donations if the can is completely full. Please visit the ReStore’s website for donation hours.
Commercial HHW Disposal Regulations
Commercial organizations are covered by different regulations and should call the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for current disposal requirements.
Safer substitutes to many common household chemicals do exist. The US EPA’s Safer Choice website provides a searchable database of products which perform well and are safer for human health. Safer substitutes to many common household chemicals do exist.
See the “Furniture & Household Items” tab.
RECYCLING OPTIONS:
Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-352-8883
Office Depot
111 Convenience Center Rd., Champaign
217-373-5202
Staples
2005 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-373-8490
The City of Champaign offers FREE Yard Waste Collection twice a year to its residents; once in the spring and once in the fall. There is also a Christmas Tree collection provided in January.
For more information and guidelines, please visit the City’s Yard Waste Collection webpage.
Did you miss the free yard waste collection? Here are some alternative options:
Landscape Recycling Center
1210 E. University Ave., Urbana
217-344-LEAF (5323)
*Call for fees ($)
Some solid waste haulers also provide yard waste collection services for an additional fee. Check with your solid waste (trash) hauler for more information.
See the “Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)” tab.
CU FAIR:
CU FAIR will pick up GOOD condition mattresses and box springs (as well as other reusable/good condition household items).
To request pick-up, email CU FAIR at: relocation@cu-fair.org
Empty Tomb:
If you live in Champaign, Urbana, or Savoy, arrangements can be made to pick up mattresses and box springs that are in GOOD condition by calling Empty Tomb (301 N. 4th St., Champaign) at 217-356-2262. If you live elsewhere, they ask that you call before loading up to deliver to Empty Tomb.
If your mattress is not in good/reusable condition, one option is to contact your garbage hauler for disposal options.
Click here for additional options for mattress disposal.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications, including controlled substances, pet medications, vitamins and supplements, are accepted at the following locations:
Carle Foundation Hospital
Lobby off Orchard St., Urbana
Champaign Police Department
82 E. University Ave., Champaign
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
1400 W. Park St., Urbana
Main lobby 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
University of Illinois Police Department
1110 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana
Urbana Police Department
400 S. Vine St., Urbana
Walgreens (Only One Location)
1713 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign
No need to remove the labels; the medications are secured, transported by law enforcement, and then incinerated.
Needles, sharps, or syringes are not accepted; for disposal options, see the “Sharps/Needle Disposal” tab.
Bring your household mercury thermostat (and thermometers!) to Champaign Public Works to be recycled for FREE! We accept all brands of wall-mounted, mercury-switch thermostats or sensors. (Mercury liquid or other mercury products are not accepted!)
Champaign Public Works
702 Edgebrook Drive, Champaign
Drop-off bin available in the front lobby:
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (closed for holidays)
This program is coordinated by the Environmental Sustainability Specialist, 217-403-4780.
DONATION OPTIONS:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore*
119 E. University, Champaign
*Accepts WORKING microwaves ONLY
RECYCLING OPTIONS:
Mack’s Twin City Recycling**
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
217-328-2100
**Microwaves accepted for recycling for FREE! (call to confirm)
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Microwaves are also accepted at the bi-annual Residential Electronics Collection Events.
These businesses occasionally accept old motor oil and/or gasoline for recycling:
Advance Auto Parts
AutoZone
Illini Oil Change
Jiffy Lube
Speed Lube
Walmart Supercenter Tire & Lube Express
However, if none of them are currently accepting old motor oil and/or gasoline, then residents have the following options: (1) utilize one of the four long-term Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facilities in northern IL or (2) hang on to your old motor oil/gasoline until Champaign County is selected by the IEPA to host a one-day HHW collection event. (We are hopeful that Champaign County gets selected to host an event this Fall ’19.)
See the “Sharps/Needle Disposal” tab.
Call these businesses to confirm that they still accept packing peanuts:
Mail & Parcel Plus
2206 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign
217-359-6245
UPS Store (Baytowne Shoppes)
907 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign
217-359-6233
PAINT DONATION OPTIONS:
(1) Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company will accept latex paint donations if the can is at least half full. Email (manager@cutc.org) or call (217-352-4085) for more information.
(2) Habitat for Humanity ReStore will accept latex paint donations if the can is completely full. Please visit the Habitat for Humanity ReStore’s website for donation hours.
PAINT DISPOSAL OPTIONS:
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, sand, kitty litter, or paint hardener) or pour the paint onto newspaper
- 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
See the “Shred Events” tab.
See the “Medication Disposal” tab.
Phone: 217.403.4780
Email: recycling@champaignil.gov
However, if you have plastic bags that need to be recycled, it is best to return them to retail supermarkets that offer a Store Drop-Off Collection Bin:
County Market
Lowe’s
Meijer
Schnucks
Walmart
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For curbside recycling (single family residences), some solid waste haulers will accept plastic bags for recycling; check with your hauler to confirm.
Plastic bags are accepted in the City of Champaign’s Multifamily Recycling Program, Feed The Thing.
See the “Medication Disposal” tab.
Hicksgas Urbana*
2201 E. University Ave., Urbana
217-367-5456
*Only accepts 20 lb. grill tanks ($5 recycling fee)
*$20 to refill 20 lb. grill tanks
Small propane bottles (1 lb.) can be safely thrown away once empty; they cannot refill them.
Mack’s Twin City Recycling
2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
217-328-2100
Mervis Recycling
3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
217-344-7696
Drop-Off Options:
Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle’s South Clinic, Urbana on Windsor, Champaign Surgery Center, and Champaign on Curtis.
Click here for more information.
Home Disposal Option:
Place used needles and other sharps into a puncture-resistant plastic container, such as a laundry detergent container, and tightly secure the lid before disposing into your household garbage.
Household Mail-Back Program:
GRP & Associates, Inc.
1-800-207-0976
E-mail: sharps@sharpsdisposal.com
MedPro Waste Disposal
1-888-641-6131
Republic Services
217-367-2278
The City of Champaign does not currently have any paper shredding events planned. However, there are typically several Community Shred Day events that take place in Champaign County.
(1) Visit C.O.P.S. (Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding) website for local event opportunities.
(2) Champaign County Crimestoppers typically hosts an annual shred and drug collection event in either April or May.
(3) The University of Illinois Community Credit Union typically hosts an annual Shred-A-Palooza event in April.
First Alert, Radioactive Waste (Mail-in Program)
(Only if it is a First Alert Detector)
780 McClure Rd.,
Aurora, IL 60504
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
Other Manufacturers (Mail-in Programs)
https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2012/pb22334/html/cover_025.htm
Champaign City ordinance requires every household to sign up for weekly solid waste pick-up. All solid waste collection in the City of Champaign is handled by private solid waste haulers. There are seven commercial haulers that provide residential solid waste removal services in Champaign. Burning and the accumulation of garbage are prohibited in Champaign.
Solid waste haulers can also be found in the yellow pages in the phone book under “Garbage & Rubbish Removal.” Materials can also be taken to the Solid Waste Transfer Station located at 915 W. Saline Dr. in Urbana. The transfer station’s phone number is 217-384-2274. There is a drop-off fee for all materials.
Dart Corporation
1505 E. Main St., Urbana
(Go east to Lierman Ave. – drop off site is at ‘Shipping Dept.’ entrance. The drop-off is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.)
- Make sure foam has the #6 recycling chasing arrow on it
- Accepts a wide variety of recyclable foam, including foam cups, foam egg cartons, foam meat trays, foam ice chests, and foam packaging that is frequently used to protect fragile materials such as TVs during shipping
- Only CLEAN (rinsed and wiped) food/beverage or block foam accepted (no packing 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
For more information, call Doug Sharp at 217-721-2196 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
ALL televisions are accepted for free at the bi-annual Residential Electronics Collection Events. Listed below are the limited year-round options for donation and recycling:
DONATION OPTIONS:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
119 E. University Ave., Champaign
217-355-6460
Accepts ONLY flat panel GOOD CONDITION, WORKING televisions for donation; NO CRT (tube) televisions accepted. Flat panel TVs are TVs that can be mounted on the wall.
Salt & Light
1512 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign
1819 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
217-355-5654
Accepts ONLY flat panel GOOD CONDITION, WORKING televisions for donation; NO CRT (tube) televisions accepted. Flat panel TVs are TVs that can be mounted on the wall.
RECYCLING OPTIONS:
Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-352-8883
Accepts only tube TVs up to 32″, flat panel TVs: LCD, Plasma, & LED up to 50″, portable TVs, FOR A $25 FEE.
Illini FS
1509 E. University Ave., Urbana
217-384-8307
*Call for fees ($)
Kirby’s Firestone Service Center
303 W. Main St., Urbana
217-367-6362
*Call for fees ($)
Tire Barn Warehouse
806 Bloomington Rd., Champaign
217-351-8473
*Call for fees ($)
Tommy House Tire Company
707 Bloomington Rd., Champaign
217-351-4159
*Call for fees ($)
Dillman Brothers
3509 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana
217-344-8290
*Call first. FREE drop-off of clean residential vinyl siding (no garbage or other materials) during business hours, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Check with local organizations for donation options for WORKING vacuum cleaners (Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Salt & Light, Salvation Army, women’s shelters, etc.).
If your vacuum cleaner does not work, you can take it here for recycling:
Best Buy
2117 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-352-8883
website: www.bestbuy.com/recycling
They accept only broom/stick vacuums, robot vacuums, and upright/canister vacuums. They do not accept wet/dry vacuums. Limit three items per household per day. Recycling is intended for residents only. Products from businesses and organizations, or items that present a health or safety hazard, are not accepted.
Vacuums are NOT accepted at the bi-annual Residential Electronics Collection Events.
Check with local organizations for donation options (Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, Salt & Light, Salvation Army, women’s shelters, homeless shelters, etc.)
Plastic Recycling Incorporated (Mail-in Program)
2015 S. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
317-780-6100
*Pay for shipping
Possible disposal/giveaway options:
1. Contact your solid waste hauler for disposal/cost options.
2. You can try the free online group: Freecycle You can register on this site, offer the wooden pallet(s) to others in Champaign-Urbana, and see if there’s any takers!
3. Maybe Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is in need of some wooden pallets. You should give them a call first at 217-359-0507.
4. You can also try Craiglist: Champaign-Urbana under the “for sale” category, select “free”.
See “Landscape/Yard Waste Material” tab.