County Recycling Events

Madison County Recycling Collections

As part of the County's Resource Management Program, the Building & Zoning Department periodically hosts free, one-day recycling collections for Madison County residents. These events provide an opportunity to recycle or properly dispose of waste that cannot be handled through curbside pick-up programs, including household hazardous waste and electronic waste. Please browse the sections below for information on upcoming events.

Please note that while all of our events are free for Madison County residents, appointments are required.

2023 Residential Electronic Waste Collections

Madison County, in partnership with the Illinois EPA, hosts four (4) electronics recycling collections annually. See below for a list of accepted and prohibited items. Please email recycling@co.madison.il.us for additional information regarding accepted and prohibited materials.

Accepted Materials:

Anything with a cord
Home electronics and televisions
Computers and monitors
Small appliances
Air conditioners
Washers
Dryers
Dishwashers
Refrigerators
Furnaces
Lawn Equipment

Prohibited Materials:

Business and contractor waste
Paint
Hazardous waste
Batteries
Oils
Propane tanks
Oxygen tanks
Fire extinguishers
Devices containing mercury, including smoke detectors
DVDs, VHSs, CDs, or cassette tapes
Transformers or ballasts

* 2024 E-waste Collection Dates Coming Soon*

Schedule Appointment Here
Appointments Are Required.

View Flyer & Accepted Items list.

2023 E-Waste Collections will be held at

CJD E-Cycling | 5257 N. State Route 157 | Edwardsville

Contact recycling@co.madison.il.us or call 618-296-6647 for more information. Please review Covid-19 Protocols prior to the collection date.

2023-2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collections

Madison County Household Hazardous Waste collections are held on the first Saturday and third Friday of each month. Contact: recycling@co.madison.il.us or call 618-296-5237 for more information.

Madison County hosts Household Hazardous Waste collections each year that are FREE for all Illinois residents. See below for a list of accepted and prohibited items. Please email recycling@co.madison.il.us for additional information about accepted and prohibited materials.

Accepted Materials:

Oil-based paints
Pesticides, herbicides, lawn fertilizers/chemicals
Cleaning solvents
Paint thinners
Hobby chemicals
Antifreeze, motor oil, old gasoline
Pool chemicals
Household batteries
Items containing mercury (i.e. thermostats, thermometers)
Medicines
Lead-acid batteries
Fluorescent lights
Aerosols, spray paints

Prohibited Materials:

Latex paint
Used tires
Ammunition
Agricultural wastes
Explosives
Fireworks
Fire extinguishers
Smoke detectors
Farm machinery oil
Business or biohazard waste
Propane Tanks
Cylinders (MAPP gas, carbon dioxide, oxygen, etc.)

Next Scheduled Appointments:

December	2 & 15
January	6^th & 19^th
February	3^rd & 16^th
March	2^nd & 15^th
April	6^th & 19^th
May	4^th & 17^th
June	1^st & 14^th
July	6^th & 19^th
August	3^rd & 16^th
September	7^th & 20^th
October	5^th & 18^th
November	2^nd & 15^th
December	7^th & 20^th

Dates marked by "*" are modified to observe holidays and/or other scheduled engagements.
Dates in red have limited service. Please review the list of acceptable items above prior to making an appointment

Schedule Appointment Here
Appointments Are Required.

View Flyer & Accepted Items list.

2023-24 HHW Collections will be held at
Madison County HHW Collection Facility | 249 N Old St. Louis Rd | Wood River

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