Recycling Centers in Bloomington, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Bloomington, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Residents of Bloomington, Illinois can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Bloomington: A Local Guide
Bloomington residents have two ways to recycle: the City of Bloomington's curbside cart and the 14 drop-off centers and scrap yards in our Illinois directory. The city's Public Works Department Solid Waste Division provides single-stream curbside recycling to single-family and duplex homes enrolled in the refuse billing program, collected every other week in a 65- or 95-gallon cart issued by the city. (Curbside recycling is not offered inside the downtown service area.) For carts, missed pickups or billing, call Public Works at 309-434-2220.
Beyond the curbside cart, Bloomington's drop-off scene leans toward metal, auto and construction materials. Scrap and metal yards include Behr Iron & Metal and Alter Metal Recycling; Oak Bros Treecycle and Twin City Wood Recycling handle wood and yard debris; and EcoATM is the one site in our verified data confirmed to take electronics (phones and small devices via kiosk). Call any facility first to confirm what it accepts and whether fees apply.
Looking elsewhere in central Illinois? Browse recycling centers in Springfield, Peoria, Decatur and Urbana, or compare all Illinois listings to find hours, accepted materials and buyers across the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Bloomington
How do I dispose of hazardous waste in Bloomington, Illinois?
Household hazardous waste — paint, solvents, automotive fluids, pesticides — does not go in the curbside cart or the regular trash. The McLean County area is served by the Ecology Action Center, which runs periodic HHW collection events and can point you to current options; check with the City of Bloomington Public Works Solid Waste Division (309-434-2220) for the next event. For scrap, metal or construction materials instead, see the drop-off yards in our Bloomington directory.
Where can I drop off electronics for recycling in Bloomington?
Electronics are banned from Illinois landfills, so keep them out of the trash. In our verified data, EcoATM accepts phones and small devices through its kiosk. For TVs, monitors and larger items, watch for county e-waste collection events and call ahead — accepted items and any CRT-TV fees vary. You can also compare options in nearby Peoria and Springfield.
What goes in Bloomington's curbside recycling cart?
The City of Bloomington runs a single-stream program, so paper, flattened cardboard, cartons, glass bottles and jars, metal cans and plastic bottles and tubs all go loose in the same blue cart — no sorting and no plastic bags. It is collected every other week on your regular pickup day. Only households in the city's refuse billing program qualify; call Public Works at 309-434-2220 to request or replace a cart.
Where can I recycle scrap metal or a junk car in Bloomington?
Several metal recyclers operate in town. Behr Iron & Metal and Alter Metal Recycling both buy ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, and auto parts yards like Lincoln Truck & Auto Parts handle vehicles and parts. Call ahead for current prices, hours and any title or ID requirements for a car.