Recycling Centers in Urbana, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Urbana, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Urbana and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Urbana: A Local Guide
Urbana, Illinois has 6 recycling-related centers in our directory, spanning yard-waste and landscape sites (the Landscape Recycling Center and Champaign Wood Dump), scrap-metal yards (Mervis Recycling and Mack's Twin City Recycling), a C&D debris operation (GFL Environmental), and a Republic Services facility. For homes, the City of Urbana runs its own curbside recycling program, U-Cycle, serving single-family through four-plex households (more than 8,500 units) alongside free spring and fall leaf collection. See all Illinois cities on our Illinois recycling hub.
For yard waste, the Landscape Recycling Center at 1210 E University Ave is a municipal enterprise that accepts organic yard waste, brush and bulk wood, and bagged plant material, turning it into compost and mulch. At the same address, the Champaign Wood Dump takes leaves and grass clippings, brush, bulk wood and logs, wood chips, clean soil or sod, and stump grindings. For scrap metal, see Mervis Recycling and Mack's Twin City Recycling. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Urbana
Does Urbana have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Urbana operates a residential curbside recycling program called U-Cycle, available to single-family through four-plex households and serving more than 8,500 units. The city also offers free leaf pickups each spring and fall. Check the City of Urbana's U-Cycle pages for your collection schedule and the current list of accepted materials.
Where can I take yard waste and brush in Urbana?
The Landscape Recycling Center at 1210 E University Ave accepts organic yard waste, brush, bulk wood and bagged plant material. At the same site, the Champaign Wood Dump takes leaves and grass clippings, brush and tree material, bulk wood and logs, wood chips, clean soil or sod, and stump grindings. Hours and any fees vary, so confirm before you go.
Can I recycle scrap metal in Urbana?
Yes. Mervis Recycling on North Cunningham Avenue and Mack's Twin City Recycling on North Lincoln Avenue handle scrap metal. Prices change daily and vary by material, so contact each yard for current buy-back rates.
Where does construction and demolition debris go in Urbana?
GFL Environmental on Saline Court accepts construction and demolition (C&D) debris, wood and carpet, though it is a commercial-oriented operation. Contact GFL directly to confirm whether they handle your load and any requirements before arriving.