Illinois
Recycling drop-off
Macon County recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Household-generated materials only for the county collection program. Business paints and other nonhousehold paints are excluded. Confirm geographic eligibility before visiting.
Hours
- Published upcoming collection dates: November 14 and December 12, 2026, 8 a.m.-noon.
- Use posted collection dates only. Weekday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. footer hours belong to the office at 141 S. Main Street, not verified daily intake here.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Televisions / monitors | Up to seven, $10 each |
| Microwaves | Up to seven, $5 each |
| Household paint, stain and varnish | No charge; labeled original containers required |
Hazardous waste
Household paint, stain, varnish and eligible batteries only within collection rules. Other household hazardous waste is excluded from these collections.
Holiday closures
Holiday-specific access was not established on the linked facility page. Call before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted electronics include select consumer video devices, gaming systems and home-office electronics. Call about any item not specifically identified in the county event notice.
- Battery collection includes single-use, rechargeable and medium-format packs up to 25 pounds and 2,000 watt-hours, including the examples of cordless lawn equipment, e-bikes and scooters.
- The notice accepts damaged batteries except recalled batteries, which must go through the manufacturer recall process. Call for safe handling instructions before transporting any damaged pack.
- Paint must be household-generated and in labeled original containers. Automotive paint, craft paint, lacquers, spray paint, business paint and other HHW are not accepted at these events.
- The November notice and county venue calendar establish the actual 2026 dates, not a guessed every-second-Saturday year-round entitlement. No ordinary household trash intake is established.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.