Household Paint Recycling
"The new statewide paint recycling program is off to a strong start with 60,000 gallons of paint collected from houses and businesses in the first two months. The Paint Stewardship Act was passed and signed into law in 2024, and there are now 345 designated collection centers at popular paint stores across the state. At least 90% of Illinois residents will have a collection site, service, or event within a 15-mile radius of their home free of charge.
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The Room to Room Guide provides information on how to properly dispose of unwanted household items.
Copyright © City of Springfield website 8/13/2014
Free Pickup:
Spring: April
Fall: November
"The $2.00 stickers are not required on yard waste bags during the city's yard waste pickup programs, held in the spring and fall. Spring collection is usually held in April. Fall collection is usually in November. "
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Effective January 1, 2012, consumer electronics of many types has been banned from all Illinois landfills, meaning they can no longer be placed in the trash.
The following Springfield businesses have been approved to accept electronics for recycling (call before taking your items to verify that they will accept what you have):
* Best Buy (888-237-8289)
* BLH Computers (217-585-1580)
* Goodwill (217-789-0400)
Some electronics recyclers charge a $10 disposal fee for each CRT monitor or television.
City of Springfield sponsors a recycling program which allows City residents to recycle up to three CRTs for free, with proof of residency.
The Illinois EPA provides information regarding disposal of household hazardous waste.
New hauler for program beginning April 3, 2017.
"City residents are eligible for free scheduled residential curbside pickup twice (2x) per calendar year. Pickup can be divided into two (2) pickups of three (3) items per scheduled pickup or one (1) scheduled pickup of six (6) items."
Electronic Items are not included in this program
Copyright © City of Springfield, IL Public Works website 3/31/2017
Don't just throw unwanted medication in the trash or flush it down the drain! Here is an alternative.
The following retailers have locations that will accept unwanted medications (check for participation before taking anything):
Walgreens
CVS
Meijer
See also the Illinois EPA waste disposal web page.
Dropoff Locations - Year Round
"This free, family-friendly event will feature more than 40 exhibitors highlighting topics including recycling, reuse, energy efficiency, alternative energy, native plants and habitats, local and organic foods, and water conservation."
Copyright © City of Springfield, IL Public Works website 9/21/2017
Why Are My Recyclables Left Behind
"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. " Click the link above to wee how each recycler handles their pickups.
Copyright © City of Springfield website 4/17/2023