This is the perfect time of year to downsize your stuff, and we know you want to reduce, reuse and recycle when possible. With new requirements starting January 1st on what you can dispose of in your trash as far as electronics, we have an update from Wynne Coplea who works as the manager of Waste and Recycling for the City of Springfield.
ALL consumer electronics will be banned from landfill disposal as of Jan 1. This will impact the hauling of residential trash items as well as the City’s large item program and drop-off recycling. Fortunately, we have several organizations in Springfield that will accept electronics, see details below.
- Habitat for Humanity accepts all computers and related equipment, as well as televisions, cameras,stereos, VCRs and other electronics. This is made possible by arrangement with Vintage Tech Recyclers of Illinois. See Habitat’s website at: www.habitatsangamon.com and click on News/Events.
- Goodwill accepts all used computers and related equipment such as monitors, hard drives, software, printers, and ink and toner cartridges through a program with Dell Reconnect. See their website: www.llgi.org.
Ronald McDonald House now accepts printer cartridges and cell phones for recycling, which supports their mission. See details of this program at www.rmhc-centralillinois.org.
- BLH Computers of Springfield accepts from residents or businesses any and all types of electronics of any age, in any condition, for recycling. See their website at: http://www.blhcomputers.com.
- ComputerBanc is a local non-profit organization that refurbishes and provides computers to children with learning disabilities and families in need, helping to close the “digitaldivide”. See their website at: http://computerbanc.org.
Be sure to visit the Springfield Moms A-Z Index for more tips on Green Living or Organizing 101.
