Registration now open for free electronics collection event in Champaign
Share this @internewscast.com

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Registration for an electronics recycling event in Champaign County is now open.

The Countywide Residential Electronics Collection (CREC) is hosted by Champaign, Urbana, Champaign County, Champaign County Court and Probation Services, and the Village of Savoy. It is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Parkland College.

During the event, Champaign County residents can drop off items including:

  • TVs
  • Computers
  • Monitors (all types)
  • DVD players/recorders
  • Video game consoles
  • Microwaves

Click here for a complete list of accepted items. Items not accepted include wooden stereo speakers or speaker cabinets, CDs, DVDs, AC units, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators. There is a limit of four TVs per household and a total of seven items.

To attend the event, participants must register online ahead of time. Residents can book a 15-minute time slot for the event day. After booking, participants will receive a confirmation email or text. Between 10-14 days before the event, residents will receive a postcard in the mail, which serves as their “ticket” to the event.

On the morning of the event, use the Duncan Road Entrance at Parkland and follow the red signs. A map will also be provided on your postcard. Organizers stated the event will proceed, rain or shine.

If you need assistance with registration, contact Champaign’s Environmental Sustainability Specialist, Nichole Millage, at 1-217-403-4780 or email recycling@champaignil.gov. Online registration will remain open until all the 15-minute time slots are booked.

You can find more details about the event here.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Calvary Day Baseball Team Celebrates State Championship Victory with New Rings

In a moment of triumph and celebration, the Calvary Day baseball team…

Arrest Linked to Missing Rankin Man Case Following Discovery of Possible Human Remains

In a chilling turn of events more than a year after his…

Suspected Bank Robber Apprehended in Jasper County

JASPER COUNTY, S.C. – Authorities in Jasper County have apprehended a suspect…

Rising Concerns: Gulfport Residents Rally Against Beach Car Camping Surge

GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — Residents of Gulfport are raising concerns over individuals…

Prosecutors Unveil Shocking Details: Alicia Andrews Accused in Orchestrating Deadly Attack on Rapper Julio Foolio in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Alicia Andrews, a 22-year-old, played a significant role…

Major Bust: BVPD’s Two-Day Operation Leads to 19 Arrests and 11 Felony Charges

The Bristol, Virginia Police Department (BVPD) successfully wrapped up a two-day operation…

Yoders Country Market Introduces Nickel Rounding: What Shoppers Need to Know

In Bulls Gap, Tennessee, Yoders Country Market has informed its customers of…

U.S. Intercepts Two Additional Suspected Drug Vessels in Pacific Ocean Operation

The U.S. military expanded its crackdown on drug trafficking in South America…

USDA Reopens Field Offices, Bringing Much-Needed Support to Farmers

As the government shutdown persists, a glimmer of relief is emerging for…

FBI Cracks Down on Violent Wisconsin Gang: Multiple Arrests and Major Drug Seizure

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a comprehensive investigation spanning several years has culminated in…

Republican Senator Halts Bill Aiming to Secure Federal Worker Pay Amid Shutdown

In a recent Senate session, Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, a Republican,…

Tragic Training Accident Claims Life of Washington Co.-Johnson City EMS Member

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County-Johnson City EMS is grieving…