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Published on March 24th, 2008

Champaign to Hold April Event to Recycle Electronics

Champaign residents can unload their obsolete electronics at the University of Illinois Waste Transfer Station on April 19.

Accepted items include:

  • Computers and accessories
  • Monitors
  • Printers/scanners/copiers
  • Telephones/cell phones
  • Stereo equipment
  • MP3 players
  • Digital cameras
  • DVD players/VCRs
  • Televisions (fees associated)

E-waste collection events have been held in Champaign annually over the last three years and recycled nearly 200,000 pounds of electronics. For more information, visit the Champaign county site.

To find out where to recycle electronics in your area, use Earth 911’s recycling locator.

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