The Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act prohibits disposing of unwanted electronics in regular trash for burial in landfills starting Jan. 1, 2012.  The following is a complete list of items banned from landfills:

These products typically contain many valuable metals that can be recycled. A list of registered electronic waste (e-waste) collection sites and information for manufacturers, collectors, recyclers, and refurbishers is available on the Electronic Waste Recycling page.

Most computer monitors include a (cathode ray) picture tube that contains from 4-8 pounds of lead and other hazardous and toxic substances such as cadmium, chromium, and mercury.  Disposal of these items are closely controlled by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

For Reuse:

Computers for Schools / IL. Growth Enterprises

For Resale:

Goodwill

Salvation Army

Salvage Too/Rockford Reuse Center

Sharestuff

For Recycling in Winnebago County:

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful

For Recycling in Boone County:

For Recycling in Stephenson County:

Last Update:  02/20/12