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Recycling over the Holidays: Christmas Lights & More!
Strings of unwanted Christmas lights will be collected for recycling between December 2, 2024 and January 31, 2025. Residents may place strings of lights in the specially-marked, outdoor, white collection box at the Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center at 151 W. Wood Street, Decatur. Please note our recycle center has moved!
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Electronics Recycling
Coming Soon!
Household Paint Recycling
Coming Soon!
Paint & Electronic Recycling Collections
April – September
Tuesdays: 8:00a.m – 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
One Saturday Each Month*: 8:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m
Recycling Center
1750 N. 21st St., Decatur, IL
*Saturday Collection Registration Required
Christmas Lights Recycling
December 2 – January 31
Strings of unwanted Christmas lights will be collected for recycling. Residents may place strings of lights in the specially-marked, outdoor, white collection box at the Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center. Please note our recycle center has moved!
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