Recycling Centers in Springfield, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Springfield, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Residents of Springfield, 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 Springfield: A Local Guide
Springfield pairs curbside pickup with the 14 drop-off centers and scrap yards listed in our Illinois directory. Residential recycling here runs through private haulers licensed by the City of Springfield's Office of Public Works rather than a single municipal truck. The City's guidelines accept all cardboard, paper, metal food and aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastics labeled #1 through #7 except #6, while window glass, dishware and ceramics are kept out of the bin. Some haulers collect mixed materials with no sorting; others ask you to separate, so check with yours.
For anything the curbside cart won't take, Springfield has a deep bench of specialist recyclers. Scrap and metal buyers include Springfield Iron & Metal Co, Mervis Recycling and Ley Metals Recycling. For electronics there is BLH Computers, for end-of-life vehicles Nevill's Auto Salvage, and for creative diversion the Creative Reuse Marketplace. Call ahead, since accepted items, buyback rates and any fees vary by yard.
Not finding the right fit in Springfield? Compare nearby central-Illinois options in Bloomington, Peoria, Decatur and Urbana, or browse every listing in our Illinois directory to check hours and materials across the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Springfield
What can I put in my curbside recycling bin in Springfield?
The City of Springfield's Office of Public Works lists all cardboard, paper (newspaper, junk mail, magazines, chipboard), metal food and aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles and jars in all colors, and plastics #1 through #7 except #6. Window panes, dishware and ceramics are not accepted. Because service is provided by licensed private haulers, confirm whether yours needs materials sorted or collects them mixed.
Where can I recycle a TV or old electronics in Springfield?
Electronics do not belong in the curbside cart. In Springfield, BLH Computers handles computer equipment. Call any electronics recycler first to confirm what devices they take and whether CRT or tube TVs carry a fee, since those are often charged separately.
Can I get money for recycling in Springfield?
Illinois has no statewide bottle deposit, so there is no can-and-bottle refund here. You can still be paid for scrap at metal buyers such as Springfield Iron & Metal Co, Mervis Recycling or Ley Metals Recycling. Rates change daily, so call for current pricing and bring a photo ID.
How does recycling collection work in the City of Springfield?
Springfield does not run a single city recycling truck. Instead the Office of Public Works licenses private haulers who provide waste and recycling service, and the City publishes the list of accepted materials. For pickup days, cart sizes or fees, contact your hauler directly. For drop-off needs beyond the cart, see the specialist centers in our Illinois directory.