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About This Location

The only public e-waste and paint drop-off in a three-county region of western Illinois, the WIRC Tri-County Collection Facility at 129 W Jackson St accepts TVs, computers, and all common paint types — free for residential drop-off.

What this location Accepts

✓ Computers (desktops, laptops)
✓ Televisions (all types)
✓ Cell phones
✓ Cables, keyboards, thumb drives
✓ Copiers, printers, game consoles, DVD/Blu-ray players
✓ Radios, clocks, cameras, power tools, microwaves
✓ Household batteries
✓ Fluorescent lamps / CFLs
✓ Interior and exterior latex paint
✓ Oil-based and alkyd enamel paints
✓ Varnishes, urethanes, primers

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What they do not accept

✕ Items left outside operating hours or unattended (prohibited by Illinois state law)
✕ General household trash or construction debris
✕ Appliances (contact WIRC or WM for large appliance disposal)

Fees

  • Residential drop-off — Free
  • Residential/business pickup — Small charge applies — contact WIRC for quote
  • Business drop-off or pickup — $0.50 per pound

Programs & events

  • Tri-County Electronics Recycling — Free e-waste drop-off for residents of Mercer, McDonough, and Warren counties — covers a wide range of consumer electronics and peripherals.
  • Paint Stewardship / Paint Recycling — Accepts latex, oil-based, alkyd, varnishes, and primers for residential customers at no charge.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make an appointment to drop off electronics at the Tri-County facility in Macomb?

No appointment is needed for residential drop-off. Just bring your items during operating hours (Tue–Fri 9 AM–12:30 PM, or the first Saturday of the month 8 AM–noon). All items are inspected by staff before being accepted.

Will the Tri-County Collection Facility accept my old TV and computer monitor?

Yes. Televisions of all types and computer monitors are accepted at no charge for residential residents of Mercer, McDonough, or Warren counties. Businesses pay 50 cents per pound.

Where exactly is the drop-off entrance at 129 W Jackson St in Macomb?

The facility entrance is on the south side of the building — access it through the parking lot off West Washington Street, not the Jackson Street sidewalk.

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Contact & Location

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129 W Jackson St, Macomb, IL 61455
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Macomb, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Saturday First Saturday of each month, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (federal holidays excluded)
Sunday Closed
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