CJD E-Cycling and Batteries Plus Bulbs offers recycling of a variety of battery types. There may be a nominal per-pound fee for recycling services. 

CJD E-Cycling, located in Edwardsville and East Alton, accepts most electronics, as well as bulbs and batteries. Flat screen TVs are accepted. Some televesions may be charged a fee, depending on size and model of television. Visit CJD-E-Cycling for more information by clicking here.

Household chemicals such as oil-based paint, thinners and strippers, yard chemicals, hobby chemicals, gas, antifreeze, and motor oil are considered hazardous and should not be included with trash or disposed of in drains. Madison County holds periodic household hazardous waste collections. Please click here to view upcoming events. 

Latex paint is not considered a hazardous waste, because it is water-based. As long as the paint in the can is dry, it can be thrown away in your regular trash bin. If there is still liquid paint inside the can, speed along the drying process by leaving the lid off or by adding shredded newspaper or clay cat litter. Once everything is dry, you can put the lid on and throw the can away. Click here for an instructional video.

The Madison County Sheriff's Department maintains a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week drop-off location for unwanted prescription and over-the-counter prescription medicine inside its entrance. The Sheriff's office is located at 405 Randle Street in Edwardsville. 

Plastic bags, wraps, and film (plastics that do not hold their shape) are common culprits for contaminating curbside recycling. Increasing rates of contamination by non-recyclables can cause haulers to charge more or refuse recycling hauls. 
Madison County has many locations for recycling plastic bags. Area Lowes, Target, Kohl's, and Wal-Mart stores typically accept bags. Please check directly with your local store to determine policy changes duirng COVID-19. 

ShoeCrew Water Projects works to keep wearable, usable shoes from local landfills and directs them to secondary markets. Proceeds are used to provide wells, filters, and other access to clean water in developing countries. 

Many schools and churches throughout Madison County offer drop-off locations. ShoeCrew also maintains a database of drop-off locations here.

UsAgain operates over 12,000 textile collection bins for clothing and textiles. Several bins are located in Madison County. Click to visit their website and bin locator. 

Hardware stores such as Lowe's or Home Depot usually offer a "take back" option for fluorescent light bulbs. It is recommended to call your nearest location for confirmation.
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