Recycle At Work….FREE!
A new recycling project has recently opened for local businesses to utilize. Recycle Springfield is a commercial, recycling project that is facilitated by the Green Business Network of Springfield (GBNS), a local not for profit created to promote commercial sustainability. DTK, LLC, a co-worker with GBNS in Recycle Springfield, is processing traditional recyclables at the corner of 11th and Madison streets in Springfield. Utilizing SPARC workers as part of their crew to sort and consolidate materials, DTK offers free collection of a full range of recyclables from places of business in and around the city. Acceptable materials include: cardboard, mixed paper of all types, used dry cell batteries (place in a sealed, plastic bag), plastic and aluminum beverage containers, steel cans and scrap, wood pallets and more. Residents may also use the DTK site to drop off their recyclables, 7:30 – 5:30, seven days a week.
To request more information about Recycle Springfield, DTK or find out how you can get started recycling at work, call 836-5000 or visit the GBNS at www.gbns.org. GBNS also offers a Sustainability Certification Program for its members through an online forum and database to record sustainable businesses practices. Access their website, enter data for your company and check your sustainability score today.
Electronics Banned from Garbage
Effective January 1, 2012, most consumer electronics will be banned from Illinois landfills, meaning they can no longer be placed in the trash. The list of banned items includes:
Televisions
Cable Receivers and Satellite Receivers
Monitors
Digital Converter Boxes
Printers
Small Scale Servers
Scanners
Video Game Consoles
Electronic Mice
Digital Video Disc Recorders
Computers (incl. tablet computers)
Facsimile Machines
Videocassette Recorders
Electronic Keyboards
Portable Digital Music Players
Fortunately, we have several electronics recycling options in Springfield, including some new opportunities that support local non-profit agencies. Whether from your business or your home, please plan to recycle your electronic items at the following locations:
Habitat for Humanity accepts all computers and related equipment, as well as televisions, cameras, stereos, VCRs and other electronics. This is made possible by arrangement with Vintage Tech Recyclers of Illinois. See Habitat’s website at: www.habitatsangamon.com and click on News/Events.
Goodwill accepts all used computers and related equipment such as monitors, hard drives, software, printers, and ink and toner cartridges through a program with Dell Reconnect. See their website: www.llgi.org.
Ronald McDonald House now accepts printer cartridges and cell phones for recycling, which supports their mission. See details of this program at www.rmhc-centralillinois.org.
BLH Computers of Springfield accepts from residents or businesses any and all types of electronics of any age, in any condition, for recycling. See their website at: http://www.blhcomputers.com.
ComputerBanc is a local non-profit organization that refurbishes and provides computers to children with learning disabilities and families in need, helping to close the “digital divide”. See their website at: http://computerbanc.org.