Recycling and Conservation: What's New

Illinois Law Bans Electronics from Landfills

A new state law goes into effect January 1, 2012 banning 17 types of electronics from landfills.  There are plenty of local recycling and reuse services to make it easy on you.

Beginning January 1, 2012, the following electronic items will be banned from Illinois landfills (P.A. 97-0287) from all sources under penalty of law.

Televisions
Computers (including desktop /notebook/netbook/tablet)
Monitors
Printers
Scanners
Facsimile Machines
Electronic Mice
Small Scale Servers
Electronic Keyboards
Video Game Consoles
Cable Receivers
Digital Converter Boxes
Videocassette Recorders (VCR)
Digital Video Disc  (DVD) Recorders & Players
Portable Digital Music Players (MP3, IPod, for example.)
Satellite Receivers

 Manufacturers, not government, are funding recycling of residential items through registered recyclers.  Local programs accepting electronics include the following, but call ahead for program limits and hours: 

• ATR - 8202 N University, Peoria; 309-691-7230
• American TV - 309-589-3000
• Best Buy - 309-689-0277
• Goodwill Industries - various stores
• M & M Recycling - 204 Morton St, Peoria; 309-495-0995

Or sell them online for cash or gift cards.  More information available at peoriacounty.org/recycling.

Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan - Five Year Update

Hanna City drop-off site opens
Residents may recycle paper/cardboard, plastic bottles, metal cans, and glass bottles in bins located at Village Hall, 313 N First St, Hanna City -by the water tower. 

Did you know Peoria offers free curbside recycling? 
View www.pdcarea.com/peoria for details about the program.

Elmwood drop-off bin
The bin for residents to recycle their paper, glass, metal and plastics is moving to Sweetwater Park, just off S. Rose Street across the railroad tracks.