Recycle & Reuse

Dear Homeowner,

Living in a clean, healthy waste free environment is not only good for your families' health but also a good investment.

We suggest you reduce the amount of waste you generate, reuse materials that are still in good condition (if you can't use it - give it to someone who will), and recycle materials that are accepted in our area. This information will help you identify many opportunities to reuse and recycle an assortment of materials. Only when these options have been practiced should materials be considered waste, garbage, or trash and placed out for disposal.

When placing materials out for disposal they should be properly packaged in plastic garbage bags or garbage cans with lids. Sharp objects such as syringes or broken glass should be wrapped to protect your sanitation worker.

Occasionally special collections are held for hard to dispose of items such as household hazardous wastes or computer/electrical equipment. Watch for advertisements in the local paper announcing dates for these collections.

City of Decatur

Residents of the City of Decatur have curbside recycling service. Currently this service collects newspaper, magazines, aluminum and steel (tin) cans, #1 and #2 plastic containers and clear, brown and green glass.

For more information call the City Environmental Programs Office at 424-2784.

Macon County Municipal

The comminutes of Argenta, Forsyth, Macon, Mt. Zion, Oreana, and Warrensburg have curbside recycling programs. For details on collection days and commodities accepted call:

Argenta 672-8380
Forsyth 877-9445
Macon 764-2643
Mt. Zion 864-5424
Oreana 422-2715
Warrensburg 672-3222

Rural Recycling

Rural Macon County residents have the opportunity for convenient 24 hour, drop-off recycling service. Recyclable materials may be taken to recycling trailers at the following locations.

The first two weeks of each month:

Oakley Twp.
Township Garage
South Wheatland Twp.
Twp. Office/garage
20 County Round
Village of Harristown
Village Hall on N. Kenbark

The last two weeks of each month:

Long Creek Twp.
Highway Dept.
7085 E. Hwy 36
Blue Mound Twp.
Twp. Garage on NE side Boody
Village of Blue Mound
Village parking lot
Railroad & Mound Streets

Questions...call 217-425-4505

Many items are not collected in municipal recycling programs. They may be reused or recycled by dropping them at recycling businesses.