Recycling
BLH offers the area's ONLY environmentally responsible solution for your old computers. Our 20,000sq ft facility processes over 1.2 million pounds of recycling per year.
Costs
- Additional Funding
BLH has received grant funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to grow and expand the recycling program.
How to Recycle with BLH Computers
- Drop Offs
Due to new legislation, we ask that you please contact the store nearest you for information regarding recycling prior to dropping off your old equipment.
We are also unable to provide assistance carrying in any equipment. However, we do have carts, dollies, and door stops available for use. - Pick Ups
If you would like to request a pick-up please contact the Springfield Store at (217) 585-1580. For large loads on pallets, please view our pallet instructions.
What We Recycle (For Free)
- Items Accepted
- Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet Computers
- LCD Monitors
- Printers
- Computer Peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.)
- LCD, DLP, LCoS, and Plasma Televisions
- Satellite and Cable Equipment
- Projectors
- VCRs
- DVD Players
- Video Game Consoles
- Radios
- Speakers*
- Cellular/Mobile Phones
- Smart Phones
- Telephones (including PBX equipment)
- Networking Equipment and Cables
- Mailroom Equipment
- POS Equipment
- Pagers
- Cameras
- Camcorders
- Power Tools (including batteries)
- Fax Machines
- Answering Machines
- Battery Backups and Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)
- Surge Suppressors and Power Strips
- Power and Accessory Cables
- Walkie-talkies
- Vacuum Cleaners
- If its not on the list call BLH Springfield at (217) 585-1580
What We Recycle (Fees Depend On Residency)
NOTE: Fees depend on place of residence listed on driver's license. Residents of Springfield, Morgan county, and Cass county can recycle these items free of charge. Other free areas include Southern View, Grand View, and Williamsville. One must bring a valid driver's license to verify residency. Those living outside of the participating areas are charged a fee of $20 per item.
- Items Accepted
- Whole CRT Monitors*
- Whole CRT Televisions*
- Projection Televisions*
What We DO NOT Recycle
- Items Not Accepted
- Microwaves, toasters, and other small kitchen appliances
- Refrigerators, stoves, and other large appliances
- Lamps
- General rubbish
- Audio and Video Cassettes
- CDs and DVDs
- Software
- Toner
- Gas Powered Tools
- CRT tubes (whole monitor/TV sets are fine)
- Glass, Christmas Light Bulbs, etc.
- Any electronic with wood around it (excluding cabinet TVs)
The Illinois EPA has prepared a flyer to help educate Illinois residents on the state's Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act. The flyer describes the new law and contains helpful links. You can download the flyer in PDF format here.
* There may be a charge depending on your residency or business's address. There may also be a charge for any items with wood on them. Please call before bringing in any items of this type.