Champaign County Electronics Recycling Collection Event on October 14

Mahomet residents are eligible to attend the Residential Electronics Collections on Oct. 14 at no cost, but MUST register in advance to select an appointment time to attend.

To register, go to the online registration website or contact the Champaign County Recycling Coordinator at (217) 819-4127 by Sept. 11 if you would like assistance in registering to attend.

This (no cost) event takes place Parkland College.  (PLEASE DO NOT CALL PARKLAND COLLEGE FOR ANY INFO; THEY ARE JUST THE HOST SITE.  (This event is hosted by Champaign County, City of Champaign, City of Urbana, and Village of Savoy; contact info can be found at the bottom of this page.)

(THIS EVENT IS FOR ELECTRONICS, NOT HAZARDOUS WASTE. The website for household hazardous waste collection events is: hhwevent.simplybook.me)

Please remember there are several year-round local recycling options to recycle most electronics, with the exception of TVs.  (There are very limited options for TV recycling in Champaign County, but ANY & ALL TVs are accepted at these free collection events!)

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION & EVENT DETAILS (FAQ):

Who can participate in the Fall 2023 event?

These events are for residents who live in the participating communities in Champaign County.  Which communities in Champaign County are participating? Bondville, Broadlands, Champaign, Fisher, Foosland, Gifford, Homer, Ivesdale, Longview, Ludlow, Mahomet, Ogden, Pesotum, Rantoul, Royal, Sadorus, Savoy, Sidney, St. Joseph, Thomasboro, Tolono, Urbana, and Unincorporated Champaign County

Who should not register for the Fall 2023 event?

Residents who live outside of Champaign County or in non-participating communities in Champaign County should not register for this event.  Which communities in Champaign County are not participating?  Philo (for questions about this, please contact Village of Philo.)

How will I know if I completed my registration?

Immediately after you register for an event, you will receive a confirmation email (check your Junk box if you don’t see it in your Inbox) and/or text (if you entered a cell phone number).  If you do not receive a confirmation email and/or text, then you might not have registered completely.  Please make sure that you correctly submitted all of the required information and checked all of the required boxes, in order to secure your spot.  (Please note: if you did not provide an email address, or if you only provided a landline phone number, then you will not receive a confirmation email or text.)

What happens after I register?  When will I receive my postcard ticket?

Approximately 10-14 days before the event you will receive your postcard in the mail. The postcard will serve as your ‘ticket’ into the event.  If you do not receive your postcard in the mail before the event, it is acceptable to just show us your confirmation (or reminder) email or text instead (by printing it out and giving it to us, or just showing it to us on your phone).  (You will receive your reminder email three days before the event!) 

Is there a limit to how many items I can bring?

Yes, there is a FOUR television limit per person/postcard and a SEVEN item total limit (this is what is permitted by IL law).  ALL TYPES, MODELS, AND SIZES OF TVs, INCLUDING CRT TUBE TVs, ARE ACCEPTED!  (And no, a computer monitor is NOT considered a TV.)

WHAT ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED?

These items ONLY please: TVs (ALL types, sizes, & shapes), computers, laptops*, tablets, iPads, kindles, monitors (all types), printers, plastic computer/stereo speakers, electronic keyboards, fax machines, VCRs, DVD players/recorders, portable digital music players, video game consoles, electronic mice, scanners, digital converter boxes, cable receivers, satellite receivers, accessory computer/monitor speaker, small scale servers sold at retail, sound bar, ink & toner cartridges, loose wires (e.g., extension cords, surge protectors, cables, etc.), microwaves, holiday string lights, all phones & phone accessories, digital cameras/mini cams, digital projectors, telecom equipment, uninterrupted power supplies (e.g., battery backups, chargers), rechargeable batteries, networking equipment (e.g., switches, routers, hubs, modems), external drives, and circuit boards.  We will also accept paper shredders (with all paper removed), subwoofer speakers, infrared heaters, and small electric heaters.  (Small items can be bundled or put into a small box or bag and counted as only 1 item.)

*REGARDING SECURITY/DESTRUCTION: Hard drives (and cell phones) will be destroyed (shredded) at the recycling facility; no need to wipe devices clean, unless you chose to do so.

What items will NOT be accepted?

We will NOT be accepting wooden stereo speakers or metal stereo speaks, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, CD & DVD cases, floppy disks, liquid-containing items, freon-containing items (e.g., AC units, dehumidifiers), white goods (e.g., freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers), small appliances (e.g., blenders, coffee makers, toasters), exercise equipment (treadmills, etc.), lamps, vacuum cleaners, fans, thermostats & thermometers, light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs or tubes, smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, loose alkaline batteries.  (For information about where to recycle or dispose of these items, please visit the links that are towards the bottom of this page.)

Where do these events take place?

Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Ave, Champaign (but Parkland is ONLY the host site, so please do not call them with any questions).  On the morning of the event, please use the DUNCAN ROAD ENTRANCE (there is only one) into Parkland and then follow the red signs.  (A map will be provided on your postcard.)

Can we carpool?

Yes, carpooling is allowed and encouraged, i.e., you can use multiple postcards for one vehicle (and one household).  If you have a different time slot than the person you want to carpool with, that is okay.  Arrive at the time that works best for you!

Can someone else drop off my items for me?

Yes, so long as they have your postcard (or a copy of your confirmation/reminder email/text), then someone else can drop off your items for you.  We do not check ID’s.

Will assistance be provided removing items from my vehicle?

Yes, there will be volunteers to help unload your items, so please do not have anything surrounding your electronics that you do not want taken out of your vehicle by mistake!

How long does the drop-off process take?

Maybe you’ve experienced long lines at previous events, but with this registration system, the drop-off wait times have drastically reduced.  Now, it typically takes no longer than 5 to 15 minutes.

Do I need to arrive early (before my scheduled appointment time)?

NO, we ask that you please do not arrive early.  In order to keep things running smoothly, we ask that you arrive DURING your scheduled 15-minute time slot.  We also understand that things happen, and if you arrive a little early (or late), that’s perfectly ok.  (And YES, there are multiple residents scheduled per 15 minute time slot, anywhere between 100 to 130.)

What happens if it rains?

The events go ahead rain or shine, that includes thunder and lightning.  HOWEVER, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT RAIN, LIGHTNING, AND/OR THUNDER WILL SLOW THINGS DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY because we will have less people (volunteers) assisting the electronics recycler with unloading.  In the event of rain, you should expect a longer than normal wait time (up to approx. 30 minutes).  The weather would have to get very severe before we cancel.

What should I do if I need to cancel/change my appointment?

There is a cancellation link in your confirmation and reminder emails.  Or you can call one of the numbers below or send an email to: recycling@champaignil.gov.

Were you unable to find an answer to your question?

You can email recycling@champaignil.gov or call City of Champaign (Nichole Millage) 217-403-4780 or City of Urbana (Courtney Kwong) 217-384-2302.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL PARKLAND COLLEGE; THEY ARE ONLY THE HOST SITE.