Solid Waste Management Department
Facebook: Christian County Illinois Solid Waste Management
Mailing Address:
214 W. Market St.
Taylorville, IL 62568
214 W. Market St.
Taylorville, IL 62568
OUR SERVICES
Christian County Solid Waste is responsible for:
- Enforcing the Illinois Environmental Protection Act at the local landfill and at open dumping/burning sites.
- Responding to complaints regarding open dumping/burning.
- Funding the electronics recycling program for Christian County residents through BLH Computers.
- Coordinating and funding the collection and hauling of recyclable materials for the schools and county offices within Christian County.
Where do I get rid of _____?
Resource Guide – Recycling and Disposal
Latex Paint Disposal: How To Store and Dispose of Paint
Household Hazardous Waste Collection JUNE 10th @ The Christian County Fairgrounds 8:00am – 3:00pm (Signup link: tinyurl.com/yc3x48z3)
- The Christian County Solid Waste Department sponsors household hazardous waste collections when state-funded programs are available.
Household Hazardous Waste One Day Collection Event
Recycling
- The communities of Pana and Stonington provide, at their community’s expense, recycling services for their residents. Residents in other communities within the County are able to subscribe to curbside recycling through Cleeton Sanitation.
- If you already have trash service through Cleeton’s. Adding a recycling bin will only cost $15.00 Per Month.
- Recycling opportunities for metal include: Joe Coleman Salvage and Demolition, Kertow Auto Salvage, Midstate Material Handling Incorporated, Mullins Salvage, and Welburn Salvage.
Items Banned from Landfills
The State of Illinois has banned the following items from Illinois landfills:
- Appliances/white goods
- Electronics
- Lead-acid batteries
- Motor oil
- Oil-based paints
- Tires
- Yard waste
- Mercury-containing products
- Untreated potentially infectious medical waste.
Open Burning
Open burning Explained: IL Laws and Permit Procedure
Christian County Ordinance
Open Dumping/Open Burning Ordinance
Together we can keep Christian County a wonderful place to live!