Microwave Recycling in Champaign, IL
Donate a working microwave to the Habitat ReStore at 1914 Glenn Park Drive in Champaign, or recycle it at Mack's Twin City Recycling, 2808 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
- Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
Illinois rules
- 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 (4)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Champaign: Where Do I Recycle It? (opens in new tab) · City of Champaign
- Champaign's guide says to donate working microwaves to the Habitat ReStore at 1914 Glenn Park Dr. or recycle them at Mack's Twin City Recycling in Urbana. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Champaign's guide says microwaves can be recycled at Mack's Twin City Recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology Action Center: Electronics & Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · Ecology Action Center
- Mervis Recycling, 3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana 61802, takes aluminum, copper, brass, steel and scrap metal, cardboard and electronics (no microwaves, TVs or computer monitors). 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.
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