The Office of Public Works offers an electronic recycling drop off program for all City residents. BLH Computers is the electronic drop off provider and is located at 1832 Adlai Stevenson Drive. Regular recycling hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Electronic items in the “unlimited” category below are accepted with no restriction on quantity and may be dropped off to BLH Computers.

PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU DO NOT PAY THE $4.50 WASTE AND RECYCLING FEE, THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU.

UNLIMITED - Residency verification not required:

Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet Computers	Printers (Large office not accepted)
Computer Peripherals (keyboard, mice, etc.)	DVD Players
Satellite & Cable Equipment	Projectors
VCRs	Video Game Consoles
Radios	Speakers
Cellular & Mobile Phones	Smart Phones
Telephones (including PBX equipment)	Toner & Ink Cartridges
Network Equipment & Cables	Mailroom Equipment
Point of Sale Equipment	Pagers
Cameras	Camcorders
Power Tools (including batteries)	Fax Machines
Answering Machines	Battery Backups and Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)
Surge Suppressors & Power Strips	Power & Accessory Cables
Walkie-talkies	Christmas Tree Lights

The “limited” category is new this year and was created so residents now have the ability to drop off televisions and/or CRT (tube) monitors at no cost. These drop offs are restricted to only three (3) types of these items per calendar year, per residence, with residency verification. A resident who brings in more than the allotted three items in the “limited” category will be charged the regular fee, with in-store coupon incentive, as set and required by BLH Computers.

Since this service is free only to residents within the corporate limits of Springfield, a Voucher is required and will be done at BLH at the time of drop-off. The Voucher is created with proof of residency that must be provided to BLH staff (driver’s license or photo ID). Questions about the Voucher program? Please call the Office of Public Works at 217.789.2255 or BLH at 217.585.1580.

LIMITED - Residency verification required and limited to 3 items per calendar year:

CRT Televisions	Projection Televisions
CRT Monitors	Non-LCD/Plasma Televisions or Monitors
Consoles	LCD Televisions
LCD Monitors

If an item is not listed, please call BLH Computers at 217.585.1580 to see if it can be accepted.

Springfield’s “Room-to-Room Guide to Household Reuse and Recycling” provides guidance on how to get rid of unwanted household items. This handy booklet lists more than 150 different items/materials and where to donate them in the Springfield area so they will be reused or recycled and not landfilled. From eye glasses to wire hangers, office machines to tools, you will be amazed at the number and type of items organizations and businesses in and around the City of Springfield will gladly accept. Can’t find what you are looking for? Call the Office of Public Works: Waste & Recycling at 217.789.2255.

Click here to view the guide online.

The following list are other outside resources to help residents safely dispose of their unwanted items.

DISCLAIMER: These sites listed are for informational purposes only. The City of Springfield does not endorse any of these entities nor their services. If you’d like to suggest other resources for our Waste & Recycling Guide, please contact Kristina LoRusso at Kristina.LoRusso@springfield.il.us.

• Sold Waste Recycling and Disposal
• How Do I Recycle? Common Recyclables
• Sustain Springfield Green Map

While the City’s waste haulers are obligated to take everything in and around garbage bins that are properly bagged, curbside recycling is a different program that uses two different recycling techniques and has contamination requirements. The Office of Public Works has created a document to help residents understand why certain recyclables may be left behind. Click here.

   Free Brochure
   Why Recycle?

Curbside recycling is available at no additional cost for city residents living in single family homes of 3 units or less that pay for garbage can pick-up. On site recycling for multi-unit buildings of 3 units or more, requires agreement between property owner and waste hauler.

Preparation Guidelines: Items that contained food should be rinsed out but thorough cleaning is unnecessary. All lids should be kept on containers; labels may remain. Some haulers will take mixed materials with no sorting needed - others require some sorting and separation of materials. Call your waste hauler for details on their requirements.

Pickup Location: all garbage and recycling is picked up curbside unless owner’s property has alley access. In the case of alley access, garbage and recycling receptacles should be placed and picked up in the alley.

Items Accepted:

• Paper - newspapers, junk mail, magazines, and chip board (single-ply cardboard used for cereal, tissue, magazines, and soda boxes).
• Plastic - all plastic containers labeled #1-7, except #6.
• Metal - food cans & aluminum beverage cans
• Glass - all colors of glass are recyclable. Only bottles and jars that food or drink came in are acceptable. No glass window panes, dishware, or ceramics.
• Cardboard - some haulers only accept limited amounts of cardboard for curbside or alley pickup. For large quantities, check with your hauler or take to waste haulers drop off recycling facility.

Any questions please contact the Office of Public Works 217.789.2255

Springfield residents may drop off recycling items at their waste haulers designated location with proof of identification.Drop off locations are for customers of the waste haulers operating each facility, and residents are encouraged to contact their waste haulers directly should they have any questions regarding this service

Residents who live in multi-unit buildings may also take advantage of their waste haulers drop off location.

Following is the listing of the area waste haulers drop off recycling facilities.

Lake Area Disposal Service
2742 S. 6th Street
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 217.522.9271
Email: comments@lakeareadisposal.com

Republic Services
Sangamon Valley Landfill
2565 Sandhill Road
Monday through Friday
7:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 217.528.9256
Email: lpainter@republicservices.com

• Batteries: Can be taken to several electric retailers and/or recyclers, including Rexx Battery at 2945 E. Clear Lake Ave. 217.789.6049  (accepts most batteries except alkalines), BLH Computers, Inc. at 1832 Stevenson Dr. 217.585.7580 (accepts most batteries except alkalines), Springfield Battery Co. at 2645 E. Cook St. 217.523.7031 (accepts large batteries such as car, truck, marine vehicle and lead batteries). Alkaline batteries are no longer banned from Illinois landfills and can be disposed in regular trash. Call local business for details.
• Carpet and Padding: Can be taken to Staff Carpet at 304 W. Browning Rd. 217.528.4879. If you have not purchased new carpet from Staff, the cost is $50.00. If you have purchased new carpet from Staff, recycling is free. Call for details.
• Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL): Can be taken to Springfield Electric at 700 N. 9th St. 217.788.2100, US Electric at 301 North 1st St. 217.522.3347, as well as Lowe's and Menards Locations. Call local business for details.
• Dehumidifier: Can be taken to Habitat for Humanity at 2744 S. 6th St. 217.523.2710 & Springfield Iron & Metal at 930 N. Wolfe St. 217.544.7131. Call local business for details.
• Fire Extinguisher: Release pressure in fire extinguisher and let sit for a few days prior to throwing away in regular trash. If unsure on chemical makeup of fire extinguisher, take to AEC Fire Safety & Security at 3003 Stanton St. 217.529.3003- they will look over and access.
• Gasoline: Safely store old gasoline until next City Household Hazardous Waste collection event or call Office of Public Works 217.789.2255.
• Holiday Lights: Can be taken to BLH Computers, Inc. at 1832 Stevenson Dr. 217.585.7580 all year round. Call for details.
• Humidifier: Can be taken to BLH Computers, Inc. at 1832 Stevenson Dr. 217.585.7580 or Habitat for Humanity at 2744 S. 6th St. 217.523.2710. Call local business for details.
• Latex Paint: Residents can legally and safely put latex paint in the trash once it has been completely dried out. It is important to solidify latex paint to avoid environmental or water contamination problems. Most effective means of drying latex paint is to pour it out in thin layers on a disposable material, such as old newspapers or cardboard. Allow each layer to dry then dispose of in regular trash.
• Medication: Can be taken to the pharmacy at Walgreens at 2020 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217.744.1880 (accepts all prescription and non-prescription drugs) as well as County Market pharmacy located at 1903 W. Monroe St. 217.546.8671 or 3001 S. Veterans Pkwy. 217.793.3773. Call local business for details.
• Microwaves: Can be taken to Ley Metals Recycling, Inc. at 3000 N. Peoria Rd. 217.523.7676 or F&W Resources at 3327 Terminal Ave. 217.525.1206. Call local business for details.
• Propane Tanks & Bottles: All bottles or tanks must be emptied prior to disposal. Small green 16-20 oz. camping bottles can be thrown away in regular trash. Another option is to remove the top valve and take to Mervis Recycling located at 1100 S. 9th St. 217.753.1492. If bottle or tank is larger than 20 oz., contact the Illinois Propane Gas Association for drop off referrals 217.525.8000
• Tires: Can be taken to various service stations, including Johnson & Johnson Auto Service Center at 1325 Stevenson Dr. 217.529.9200 and Midtown Tire and Auto Service at 2110 Clear Lake Ave. 217.525.1395. Each store charges between $2 and $5 to get rid of one standard-sized tire. Call local business for details.
• Smoke Detector: Smoke detectors older than 1990 have small traces of radiation and other harmful chemicals. To dispose, contact the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) at 2200 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 800.782.7860. For smoke detectors after 1990, dispose in regular waste stream.
• Used Motor Oil: Can be taken to various service stations, including all Auto Zone locations in Springfield as well as Johnson & Johnson Auto Service Center at 1325 Adlai Stevenson Dr. 217.529.9200. Each location has limits and charges. Call local business for details.

If you have a question about recycling item not listed above, please contact the Office of Public Works at 217.789.2255 or email public.works@springfield.il.us.

Freecycle

Is a free service matching up people who need to get rid of an item/s with those who are in need of an item/s. Anyone with access to a computer can visit the Freecycle website at https://www.freecycle.org/ and search Springfield, IL to find items listed near you. Every item listed must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages.