Did you know that it’s illegal to throw specific electronic devices away in Illinois?
The Consumer Electronics Recycling Act establishes a statewide system for recycling and/or reusing a set of electronic devices that are unwanted by Illinois residents. Electronic waste is a hazardous waste that can have devastating impacts on the environment when disposed of in a landfill.
Items do not need to be in working condition to be recycled and it is not necessary to wipe hard drives. These local recycling programs accept only residential waste–they CANNOT accept business or commercial waste. All locations accept items free of charge. For information about business recycling options please contact the Ecology Action Center.
Normal Public Works Residential Recycling
Located at 1301 Warriner Street, the self service drop off is open to all McLean County residents. Bring help if you have electronics too heavy to handle alone, as there may not be anyone to help you unload. The building is closed on Town of Normal Holidays. Do not dump electronics at the facility outside of posted hours.
Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Monday – Friday, 6am – 1:30pm
- 1st Saturday of each month, 8am – 12pm
Regular Hours (Labor Day – Memorial Day)
- Monday – Friday, 7am – 2:30pm
- 1st Saturday of each month, 8am – 12pm
Accepted Items
| Cable Receivers | DVD Players/Recorders | Satellite Receivers |
| Cell Phones | Fax machines | Scanners |
| Computers | Monitors | Televisions (all) |
| Computer Cables | Portable Digital Assistant (PDA) | VCRs |
| Computer keyboards/mice | Portable Digital Music Players | Video Game Consoles |
| Digital Converter Boxes | Printers | Zip Drives |
Unaccepted Items
| Air Conditioners | Coffee Makers | Gas Cylinders | Thermostats |
| Appliances | Curling Irons | Hair Dyers | Toaster Ovens |
| Audio Tapes | Dehumidifers | Light Bulbs (all kinds) | Vacuum Cleaners |
| Alkaline Batteries | Digital Kitchen Scales | Medical Equipment | DVD/CD/VHS/Cassette Media |
| Can Openers | Fire Detectors | Microwaves | Window Fans |
Best Buy Recycling Program
At most Best Buy stores, you can recycle up to three items per household per day for free. Best Buy also accepts many additional items and some of the non-accepted items listed above. There is $29.99 fee and 2 item limit on TVs and computer monitors. There are also fee based haul-away options for larger appliances in your home. Visit the Best Buy Recycling webpage for a full list of acceptabed items.
Best Buy Main In Recycling Program
If you need to recycle electronics my mail, Best Buy offers a mail in program. Simply purchase a recycling box, fill it up with your electronics, and either take it to your local UPS store or schedule a UPS pickup at your home.
