Keep Northern Il Beautiful - Machesney Park
Recycling Center in Machesney Park, Illinois
About This Location
The Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) Recycle Center at 8409 N 2nd Street in Machesney Park is a nonprofit electronics-recycling and donation drop-off. Through its CERA electronics program it accepts TVs, computer monitors, towers, laptops, printers and more, with residential fees for TVs and monitors. The center is open to the public on Wednesdays 2-5pm and Saturdays 9am-noon.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Household Hazardous Waste · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Fees
- TVs and computer monitors — Residential fee (call for current rate)
Programs & events
- CERA Electronic Waste Program — Consumer electronics recycling including TVs, monitors, computers, printers and more, with posted residential rates for TVs/monitors.
- Household Hazardous Waste collection — Accepts items such as adhesives, aerosol cans, antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid, gasoline, pesticides, and used oil; tires limited to 4 per vehicle per day. Latex paint is NOT accepted.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What electronics does KNIB Machesney Park accept?
Through its CERA program, KNIB accepts TVs, computer monitors, computer towers, laptops, printers, scanners, fax machines, VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, keyboards, mice, and gaming units.
Is there a fee to recycle a TV or monitor at KNIB?
Yes. KNIB charges a residential rate for TVs and computer monitors through the CERA program. Exact dollar amounts are posted on a fee schedule, so call (815) 637-1343 for the current rate before you drop off.
What are the hours of the Machesney Park recycle center?
The Machesney Park center is open to the public Wednesdays 2:00-5:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM-noon.
Can I bring latex paint or propane tanks to KNIB?
No. KNIB specifically does not accept latex paint at its hazardous-waste collection (use a separate paint program), and does not take propane tanks, medications, fire extinguishers, fireworks, or sharps/medical waste.
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