Since 2012, the state of Illinois has effectively banned several types of electronics from being dumped at a landfill. A state law established a statewide system for recycling and/or reusing computers, monitors, televisions, and printers discarded from residences by requiring electronic manufacturers to participate in the management of discarded and unwanted electronic products.
The following electronics are banned from landfills:
- Cable Receivers
- Computers (including tablet computers)
- Digital Converter Boxes
- Digital Video Disc Players
- Digital Video Disc Recorders
- Electronic Keyboards
- Electronic Mice
- Facsimile Machines
- Monitors
- Portable Digital Music Players
- Printers
- Satellite Receivers
- Scanners
- Small Scale Servers
- Televisions
- Video Game Consoles
- Videocassette Recorders
See the following list of certified recyclers and collectors for the Metro East Area. Some companies will offer pickup service or offer a central drop-off site. Call the specific company for more information on how to dispose of your electronic waste or contact Madison County's Recycling and Resource Management division.
Certified Collectors of E-Waste
CJD E-Cycling
5257 IL-157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618-659-9006