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Registration Opens Sept. 1 for Countywide Electronics Recycling Event at Parkland College

The online system allows users to select a 15-minute time slot during the event hours. Photo: Metro Services


CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Registration opens Monday, September 1, for the fall Countywide Residential Electronics Collection (CREC) event, scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Parkland College.

The event is open to all residents of Champaign County, including those living in unincorporated areas. To participate, residents must register in advance at https://ecycle.simplybook.me. The online system allows users to select a 15-minute time slot during the event hours. Once registered, participants will receive confirmation via email and/or text message, followed by a mailed postcard ticket 10–14 days before the event.

Participants are required to enter the Parkland College site via Duncan Road.

There is a limit of four (4) TVs per household and a total limit of seven (7) items per household. A full list of accepted and non-accepted items is available on the registration site.

This event, which will be held rain or shine, is co-sponsored by the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Champaign County, Champaign County Court & Probation Services, and the Village of Savoy. While severe weather may cause delays, organizers expect wait times to remain minimal.

Residents needing help with registration can contact Nichole Millage, the City of Champaign’s Environmental Sustainability Specialist, at 217-403-4780 or e-mail recycling@champaignil.gov.

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