Event Name:
Electronics Recycling Event
Description
Since 2015, the City of Marion has hosted an electronics recycling program for its citizens. This year's event will be October 2nd, please see the list below for acceptable drop off items.

Last year they diverted 34, 362 items(2 semi trailers worth) from the local landfill. Below are just some of the breakdown, these are items and not Lbs. 

If you are interested in volunteering for this year's event, please contact Terance Henry at 618-997-6281

Event Information PDF
Event Date:
10-02-21
Event Time:
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Location:
211 E. BOULEVARD
Marion , IL 62959
Contact Person:
Terance Henry
(phone: 618-997-6281)
Details:
ACCEPTED ITEMS

• CRT, Projection, Plasma, & Console TVs
• CRT monitors
• Flat Screen TVs - all sizes
• Computers, flat screen monitors, printers, cables and peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.)
• Fax machines, scanners, digital converter boxes, cable & satellite receivers
• Networking equipment, server, telecommunications, phones, cell phones, etc.
• Home electronics, air conditioners, humidifiers, blenders, toasters, irons, etc.
• Home appliances, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, ovens, etc
• Video game consoles, digital video disc player/recorders, portable digital music players
• Non-ferrous metals, metal office furniture (Metal Desks/File cabinets, etc.)
• Car and rechargeable batteries and lead items
• Old motors, non PCB type ballast, transformers and other electrical equipment
• Medical equipment and all types of diagnostic equipment. (Call to verify Equipment)
• Industrial machinery and equipment (including power and gas equipment)
• Electrical, cabling, communication machinery, and equipment
• VCR, stereos, and audio/video equipment (including cable/satellite)

WILL NOT ACCEPT

• Alkaline Batteries
• Light Bulbs
• DVD’s, VHS’s, CD’s, or Cassette tapes
• Radioactive materials & Flammable Materials, including PAINT
• Hazardous Materials (Oil/Antifreeze/Paint)
• Household Smoke Detectors i.e. smoke, gas, or carbon monoxide ($10/piece charge will apply)
• Non-Electronics (Tires, wood, office waste, furniture, fiberglass, insulation, Roofing, or Dirt)
• Explosives (Fire Arms/Ammunition/Shells)
• Prescription medication, over the counter drugs, or illegal drugs within any equipment
• Devices containing mercury
• Equipment containing: asbestos, radioactive components, infectious, or pathological wastes
• Other Hazardous Materials (Pesticides/Oil Filters/Air Bags/Lead/Mercury Switches)