Southern Recycling Center (electronics drop-off)
300 W. Chestnut St., Carbondale, IL 62901
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Plan your visit
What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Other electronics
AcceptedFree (documented)- Up to 7 items per visit, during regular business hours. Call JCHD at 618-684-3143 ext. 136 with questions.
- Limit: 7 or fewer items.
Televisions
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Up to 7 items per visit, during regular business hours. Call JCHD at 618-684-3143 ext. 136 with questions.
- Limit: 7 or fewer items.
Computers
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Up to 7 items per visit, during regular business hours. Call JCHD at 618-684-3143 ext. 136 with questions.
- Limit: 7 or fewer items.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Jackson County Health Department: Recycle Jackson County (opens in new tab) · Jackson County Health Department
- Residents can drop off up to 7 electronics at no charge at Southern Recycling Center, 300 W. Chestnut St., Carbondale 62901; Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30, Sat 8:30–1:30. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The banned electronics JCHD lists for recycling include computers, monitors, printers and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
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