Waste Handling

Information concerning garbage, recycling, composting, and hazardous waste disposal.

Appliance Disposal

The City does not provide any waste collection services. Appliances should be disposed of by calling or taking the appliance to a business listed in the phone book yellow pages. Businesses that accept appliances and recycle them can be found under “Recycling Centers.” Another option is to call a garbage hauler who specializes in one-time-only hauling. Garbage haulers can be found in the yellow pages under “Garbage & Rubbish Removal.” Fees associated with appliance disposal are the responsibility of the requestor.

Composting

At-home-composting for yard waste material is legal in the City of Champaign.

Information and a “How To” brochure are available by contacting:

University of Illinois Extension – Champaign County
801 N. Country Fair Drive, Suite D
Champaign, Illinois 61821
217-333-7672

Garbage Service

Refuse haulers or private solid waste haulers provide garbage collection. Burning and the accumulation of garbage are prohibited in Champaign. Garbage haulers can be found in the yellow pages in the phone book under “Garbage & Rubbish Removal.” Materials can also be taken to the Solid Waste Transfer Station located at 915 W. Saline Dr. in Urbana. The transfer station’s phone number is 384-2274. There is a drop-off fee for all materials.

Hazardous Waste

The City recommends purchasing only the amount of hazardous materials needed to reduce the disposal of hazardous wastes. The City has held tire drop-off programs in the past. These drop-offs are in conjunction with the IEPA and are not held on a regular basis.

Recycling — Curbside and Drop-off

The City strongly supports recycling and encourages all citizens to take part in waste reduction. Citizens may take part by participating in the City’s curbside recycling service or by bringing materials to the public drop-off site operated by the City of Champaign.

Recycling Household Products

This information is provided as an alternative to landfill disposal and limited to household quantities only. Businesses should contact the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for information on how to dispose of their materials.

Yard Waste and Christmas Tree Pickups

The City provides yard waste collection services for all residential properties within City limits at three times each year: Spring, Fall, and after Christmas.