Electronics and other recyclable items are accepted at the Health Dept. on Thursdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. This service if offered free of charge for households in Fulton County. Items from businesses and other entities cannot be accepted. Businesses can call Tri-County Recycling at 309-331-4781 to arrange pickup of recyclables.
Recyclables are accepted at the 3-car garage in front of the Health Dept. If there is not an employee at the garage to log your items when you arrive, please check in at Room 100. DO NOT unload recyclables if Health Dept. staff are not available. If you cannot lift the item(s) you are recycling yourself, please bring someone with you to help. Health Dept. employees are not allowed to unload heavy items.
See the following links for items that can and cannot be accepted, and for specific instructions regarding medicines and batteries. No “stripped” items (e.g., those with cords or other components removed) can be accepted.
