NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — McLean County residents will have an opportunity to recycle electronics on Saturdays beginning Feb. 3.

The county already has a regular self-service electronics recycling drop-off that is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Those who are unable to get there during that time will not be able to drop off on the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The self-service, located at the Town of Normal Public Works, is available for residents of McLean County. There is signage indicating where each type of electronics should be placed within the building.


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Things that can be recycled are computers, monitors, electronic keyboards, televisions, fax machines, scanners, copiers, cell phones, video recorders, and more. They do not need to be in working order.

Things that cannot be dropped off are things containing Freon, such as mini refrigerators or dehumidifiers.

The Public Works department asks residents to only drop things off during business hours and not to drop anything off outside of the published open hours.

For an up-to-date list of acceptable items and more information on the self-service recycling program, visit the public works website or contact the office at 309-454-9571.