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Microwave Recycling in Carbondale, IL

Microwaves count as white goods in Carbondale: affix Special Waste Stickers and call (618) 457-3275 for pickup.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Carbondale

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CarbondaleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave 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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  2. Carbondale Landscape & Special Waste Sticker Program (white goods and tires)City service · CarbondaleFees apply
    How it works

    The City of Carbondale collects white goods and tires by appointment: affix the required Special Waste Stickers (Schnucks, Murdale Ace Hardware, City Hall) and call (618) 457-3275.

    Cost & rules
    • Affix Special Waste Stickers and call (618) 457-3275 to schedule; stickers sold at Schnucks, Murdale Ace Hardware and City Hall.
    • 6 stickers per appliance, or 20 stickers for items with refrigerant.

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Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Illinois rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Carbondale: Refuse and Recycling Program Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Carbondale
    • White goods include refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, washers and dryers: 6 stickers per item, or 20 for items with refrigerant. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Prepare special waste, affix Special Waste Stickers (sold at Schnucks, Murdale Ace Hardware and City Hall) and call (618) 457-3275 to schedule. 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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