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 The collection is restricted to Logan County
residents; proof of residency (Photo ID) will be required prior to
unloading items. The collection will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017
from 9 AM till noon at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Recyclers are
to enter the fairgrounds through the Main Gate (off Postville Drive)
and proceed around the north end of the racetrack. The collection
area will be staged at the ticket building near the Jefferson Street
entrance. Recyclers will exit the collection through the Jefferson
Street gate.
Recyclers will be limited to five (5) consumer
electronic items. TVs including console, projection, and flat-screen
as well as computer monitors will be accepted. Any TV or computer
monitors with broken screens or exposed CRT (Cathode Ray Tubes) will
not be accepted.
This special event is being offered by the city and the LCJSWA, but
is open to all residents of Logan County.
Due to the expected large turnout, the event will be limited to no
more than three semi trailers. When those are full, the collections
will have to stop for this day. The LCJSWA is hopeful that
additional collection dates may be established for the future.
The city of Lincoln will pay for the first semi trailer at a cost of
$400. and will provide equipment and labor for loading the trailers.
Additional trailers will be paid for by the LCJSWA.
Donations will be accepted by the LCJSWA to assist in covering the
cost of the additional trailers. If donations exceed the cost they
will be set aside for future events.
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Volunteers are needed to work along the collection
line. Those interested in helping should contact Mitzi Rohlfs
at 217-737-7927.
Habitat for Humanity will also be hold their monthly Electronics
Recycling collection on the same date and time for all other household
electronic items. Habitat for Humanity is located approximately one block away
on the corner of Jefferson and Woodlawn Streets.
Since January 1, 2012, the State of Illinois has banned most electronics from
disposal in landfills due hazardous materials they contain and the increasing
volume of electronic materials.
For more information on the TV/Computer Recycling Collection, contact Mitzi
Rohlfs, LCJSWA Coordinator, at 217-737-7927.
[Mitzi Rohlfs]
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