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About This Location

BLH Computers in Springfield is the region's largest electronics recycler, accepting computers, monitors, TVs, and hundreds of other devices — with free drop-off for Springfield city residents under a city partnership program.

What this location Accepts

✓ Desktop computers and laptops
✓ Cell phones and tablets
✓ Printers, keyboards, mice
✓ Networking equipment (routers, switches)
✓ Power tools and video game consoles
✓ CRT/LCD monitors (fee applies; free for eligible Springfield residents)
✓ CRT televisions (fee applies; free program for Springfield residents up to 3/year)
✓ Flat-screen (LCD/Plasma) TVs (fee applies)

Related recycling guides: Electronics

What they do not accept

✕ Major kitchen appliances (refrigerators, stoves, microwaves)
✕ EV batteries and vape pens
✕ Gas-powered tools
✕ Smoke detectors
✕ Chemicals and hazardous materials

Fees

  • CRT or LCD monitor — $10
  • CRT television — $20
  • Flat-screen (LCD/Plasma) TV — $20
  • Projection television — $40
  • Console television — $40
  • Most other electronics (computers, phones, etc.) — Free

Programs & events

  • City of Springfield Free TV/Monitor Recycling — Springfield city-limit residents may drop off up to 3 TVs or monitors per household per year at no charge. Valid photo ID proving Springfield residency required.
  • Western Digital Mail-In Hard Drive Recycling — BLH partners with Western Digital on a mail-in program allowing customers nationwide to ship hard drives via UPS for secure recycling.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay to drop off a TV at BLH Computers in Springfield?

It depends on where you live. Springfield city residents (within city limits) can drop off up to 3 TVs or monitors per household per year for free with a valid photo ID. Everyone else pays a fee — CRT and flat-screen TVs are $20; projection and console TVs are $40.

What time does BLH Computers stop accepting recycling drop-offs?

Recycling drop-off closes at 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday, even though the store remains open until 5:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM on Saturday). Arrive before 4:30 PM to ensure your items are accepted.

Does BLH Computers securely destroy data on hard drives?

Yes. BLH destroys data using Department of Defense standards or physically shreds hard drives, ensuring personal data is unrecoverable before recycling. This is included with standard drop-off.

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Contact & Location

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1832 Adlai Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
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City / State
Springfield, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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