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Rain Barrel Workshop
August 7, 10 a.m.
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Garbage 101
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Composting Workshop
Sign up now for the EAC's workshop where we teach you how to make your very own 32 gallon composting bin for your food scraps!

 

 

 

 



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Special Disposal Items

Computers and Electronics

Items Accepted:
  • Computers, laptops, televisions, monitors, printers, fax, scanners, copiers, peripherals, phone systems, all types of radios, VCRs, microwaves, toaster ovens, hair dryers, curling irons, cash registers, cameras, blenders, and other small appliances. Damaged or non-working items accepted.
  • All forms of electronic media and their cases: diskettes, zip disks, CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVDs et al, video tape (i.e. VHS), audio tape, game cartridges, DAT, DLT, Beta or Digibeta, and virtually all other type of computer tapes.
  • All forms of printer cartridges including both inkjet and toner.
  • All types of cell phones, pagers, PDAs and their chargers, cables, and headset accessories
  • All types of rechargeable batteries (not regular alkaline ones) and their chargers
  • All of the small computer accessories such as MP3 players, iPods, digital cameras, hand-held scanners, handheld games and other connected devices.
  • This service is open to all residents of McLean County - residential electronics accepted only; businesses and organizations should contact Advanced Technology Recycling in Pontiac at (815) 844-7779.
Location: Normal Public Works Garage, 1301 Warriner St., Normal
Time: Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 1:30 pm
Provider: Items are recycled with Advanced Technology Recycling in Pontiac.
Items Accepted:
  • Computers, monitors, computer accessories, televisions up to 32", all types of radios, VCRs, cameras, etc. Damaged or non-working items accepted.
  • Does not accept appliances, microwaves, TVs larger than 32", items with freon : air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators.
  • Best Buy does not charge a fee for recycling most of the consumer electronic products. There is a charge of $10.00 for TVs 32" and under, CRTs, monitors and laptops which is offset by a $10.00 gift card.
  • Customers are limited to bringing in 2 units per day per household.
Location: Best Buy, 2103 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington
Time: Regular store hours
Items Accepted: Cell phones only.
Location: Wal-Mart, 300 Greenbriar Dr., Normal (near recycling drop-off bins)
Time: 24-hour drop-off
Provider: Verizon Wireless donates phones to social service agencies with domestic violence issues.
Items Accepted: Working & Non-working Computers (Towers and Laptops)
Location: 1531 Ft. Jesse Road, Normal
Time: 10am - 6pm Mondays through Fridays and 10am to 4 pm Saturdays.  No need to call ahead.
Provider: Blue Jay's Computer 3 R's, Inc refurbishs computers and redistributes them to needy families and individuals at no charge or nominal charge

 

 

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