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Recycling With Southwestern

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We’re a nation in love with electronics

According to a recent report by the Consumer Electronics Association, you probably have about 30 electronic devices in your home. While most of them play an important role in your daily activities, likely as not, you have an outdated TV, PC or mobile phone that’s been collecting dust in your attic for years.

We can help you free up that space.

In late summer and early autumn, Southwestern Electric hosts an electronics recycling drive (canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19). You’re invited to bring your obsolete electronics to our collection sites on the dates listed below. A truck will be present to receive your items. All collections begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon or when the truck is filled—whichever comes first.

Your electronics will be collected and recycled by a regional, EPA-approved recycling center. Electronics recycling—or e-cycling—is the process of refurbishing, redistributing and reusing electronic devices and components, rather than discarding them. It extends the lifecycle of electronics and lowers their overall environmental impact.

We can help you recycle a variety of electronics, including:

  • Computers, monitors, printers, cables and peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.)
  • Fax machines, scanners, digital converter boxes, cable receivers, satellite receivers.
  • Video game consoles, digital video disc player/recorders, portable digital music players.
  • Networking equipment, server, telecommunications, phones, cell phones and clocks.
  • VCRs, stereos, and audio/video equipment (including cable/satellite).
  • Holiday lights and metal decorations.
  • Electrical, cabling, communication machinery, and equipment.
  • Home electronics, blenders, toasters, irons, etc.
  • Rechargeable batteries (NIMH battery, li-ion battery and NICD battery)
  • UPS battery backups

Please Note:

  • CRT TVs, console TVs and projection TVs will be accepted for a fee ranging from $5-$25 depending on their size and model. Flat screen TVs may be recycled at no charge. Please bring cash, check or a debit card for payment. 
  • DVDs, CDs, and VHS and cassette tapes will not be accepted.

Recycling Drive Locations

  • Greenville / Southwestern Electric Cooperative’s headquarters, 525 US Route 40 
  • St. Elmo  / Southwestern Electric’s warehouse on the frontage road southwest of the St. Elmo exit off Interstate 70.
  • St. Jacob / Southwestern Electric’s office at 10031 Ellis Road 

All collections will begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon or when the truck is filled—whichever comes first.

Watch The Southwestern magazine for collection dates.

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Based in Greenville, Ill., Southwestern Electric is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative serving 23,000 residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial members in 11 counties along the I-70 corridor between St. Louis, Mo., and Effingham, Ill.

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CONTACT US

You can reach us at (800) 637-8667. We respond to outage calls around the clock. Our office hours are Mon - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Our lobbies are temporarily closed. You're welcome to visit our offices at:

525 US Route 40
Greenville, IL 62246

10031 Ellis Road
St. Jacob, IL 62281

 

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    • Technology Rebates
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    • Energy Monitors
    • Solar Energy
  • Community
    • Operation Round Up
    • Scholarships
    • Economic Development
    • Recycling With Southwestern
  • News & Information
    • Outage Information
      • If You Lose Power
      • Outage Map
      • Outage Safety
      • How We Restore Your Power
    • News Releases
    • The Southwestern
    • Board Meeting Minutes
  • Safety
    • Indoor Electrical Safety
    • Outdoor Electrical Safety
    • Generator Safety
    • Storm Safety
    • Cyber Security
  • About Us
    • Mission & Management
    • Financial Information
    • Careers
    • Service Area
    • Contact Us