Computer Recycling in Bourbonnais, IL

Computers and monitors are accepted free at Belson Steel Center Scrap in Bourbonnais (Kankakee County residents, photo ID).

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a computer in Bourbonnais

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BourbonnaisNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $85.00
How it works
Book online, set out your computer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Kankakee County free e-waste recycling (Belson Steel Center Scrap)County service · Kankakee CountyKankakee residents onlyFree
How it works
Free drop-off of consumer electronics at Belson Steel Center Scrap for residents of unincorporated Kankakee County and partner municipalities, including the City of Kankakee. Photo ID required; call 815-932-7416.
Cost & rules
- Drive up with photo ID; no appointment. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–noon. Undamaged items only.
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Illinois manufacturer e-waste program (Consumer Electronics Recycling Act)State program · IllinoisCost not listed
How it works
Manufacturer-funded collection network for covered electronics (computers, monitors, TVs, printers, peripherals and more) under the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, run through registered collectors in participating counties. Find sites on the Illinois EPA Beyond the Bin map.
Cost & rules
- Desktop computer monitors may carry a fee at program collection locations.
- Call the collection site first: retailers do not have to take every device type.
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Belson Steel Center Scrap (Kankakee County e-waste site)Drop-off · outside Bourbonnais · 1685 N State Route 50, BradleyKankakee County residentsConditions applyFree
Where
1685 N State Route 50
Bradley, IL 60914
Hours
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–noon (county e-waste program hours).
Cost & rules
Computers
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Kankakee County residents; photo ID required; no appointment.
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Before you go

List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.

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Illinois rules

Computers (desktop, laptop, netbook, notebook and tablet) and monitors are on Illinois EPA's list of covered electronic devices banned from landfills. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab)
State law (415 ILCS 151/1-83) bars knowingly disposing of a computer or computer monitor in a sanitary landfill. Source: 415 ILCS 151: Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (full text) (opens in new tab)

More Illinois rules (14)

Illinois EPA says it is illegal in Illinois to put a specific set of electronic devices in the trash. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab)
The Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (2017) set up a statewide system for recycling or reusing covered electronic devices from Illinois residents, and electronics manufacturers must take part. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA says that from January 1, 2026 all covered electronic devices are banned from landfills, including computers, monitors, TVs, printers, scanners, fax machines, keyboards, mice, DVD players and recorders, VCRs, cable and satellite receivers, digital converter boxes, home audio components, portable music players, video game consoles and small servers. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab)
The electronics landfill ban applies to households as well as businesses, schools and government agencies. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab)
Under 415 ILCS 151/1-83, since January 1, 2019 no one may knowingly dispose of covered electronic devices (including computers, monitors, printers and televisions) in a sanitary landfill, or burn or incinerate them. Source: 415 ILCS 151: Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (full text) (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA says improper disposal of covered devices is prohibited by law and can result in fines and penalties. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab)
Damaged, non-working or outdated electronics are accepted for recycling as long as they are covered devices. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA says most public electronics recycling programs are free for consumers, but some locations may charge for certain items or services. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab)
Public program collection sites and one-day events may charge fees only for TVs and monitors. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab)
Private or retail collection sites and events may charge a recycling fee at their discretion. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab)
State law does not stop retailers or private network collection sites from charging a fee for each covered device collected. Source: 415 ILCS 151: Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (full text) (opens in new tab)
The Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA) replaced the earlier Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, which sunset on January 1, 2020. Source: Illinois EPA: Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA) (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA itself does not accept electronics. Source: Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (26)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Kankakee County: E-Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Kankakee County
- Kankakee County, Belson Steel Center Scrap, IEPA and partner towns including the City of Kankakee offer free e-waste recycling to their residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No appointment; photo ID required; questions 815-932-7416. Open Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: computers, computer monitors, televisions, printers and other consumer electronics; not refrigerators, microwaves or air conditioners. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says it is illegal in Illinois to put a specific set of electronic devices in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (2017) set up a statewide system for recycling or reusing covered electronic devices from Illinois residents, and electronics manufacturers must take part. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA itself does not accept electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Covered devices include computers and small servers, monitors, keyboards, mice and peripherals, printers, fax machines, scanners, televisions, DVD players and recorders, VCRs, converter boxes, cable and satellite receivers, portable music players and video game consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The program serves unwanted covered electronics from Illinois residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says that from January 1, 2026 all covered electronic devices are banned from landfills, including computers, monitors, TVs, printers, scanners, fax machines, keyboards, mice, DVD players and recorders, VCRs, cable and satellite receivers, digital converter boxes, home audio components, portable music players, video game consoles and small servers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers (desktop, laptop, netbook, notebook and tablet) and monitors are on Illinois EPA's list of covered electronic devices banned from landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The electronics landfill ban applies to households as well as businesses, schools and government agencies. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA says improper disposal of covered devices is prohibited by law and can result in fines and penalties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Damaged, non-working or outdated electronics are accepted for recycling as long as they are covered devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA says most public electronics recycling programs are free for consumers, but some locations may charge for certain items or services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Public program collection sites and one-day events may charge fees only for TVs and monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Private or retail collection sites and events may charge a recycling fee at their discretion. Checked October 26, 2026.
415 ILCS 151: Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (full text) (opens in new tab) · Illinois General Assembly
- Under 415 ILCS 151/1-83, since January 1, 2019 no one may knowingly dispose of covered electronic devices (including computers, monitors, printers and televisions) in a sanitary landfill, or burn or incinerate them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State law (415 ILCS 151/1-83) bars knowingly disposing of a computer or computer monitor in a sanitary landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State law does not stop retailers or private network collection sites from charging a fee for each covered device collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA) (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- The Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA) replaced the earlier Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, which sunset on January 1, 2020. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Electronics Recycling Collection Locations (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- The law sets a minimum number of collection locations in each participating Illinois county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Retail or private network collection locations may charge fees, and program collection locations may charge a fee for each desktop computer monitor or television. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA advises calling the collector first, because retailers do not have to accept all device types. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
Village of Bradley: Public Works (opens in new tab) · Village of Bradley
- Bradley Public Works sends all e-waste to Belson's Steel Center & Scrap, 1685 N State Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 (815-932-7416). Checked October 26, 2026.
Village of Bradley: E-Waste Electronic Recycling (opens in new tab) · Village of Bradley
- The county contracts with Belson Scrap and Steel as the single e-waste recycling point; all Kankakee County residents may drop off electronic waste there. Checked October 26, 2026.

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