Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency

04/23/2020

Happy Earth Day! Remember it takes all of us doing our part to help preserve the earth and its resources.

02/27/2020

Awesome collection to benefit those serving in our military. Kudos to all the groups involved!

The Lincoln Police Department, Lincoln Community High School and the Lincoln Railer Band Boosters will be hosting a Cell Phone for Soldiers drive on February 28th, 2020 during the Lincoln Railers basketball game against the Normal West Wildcats.

Donate any used cell phone at the concession stand and receive a free water and popcorn donated by the Lincoln Railers Band Boosters.

The American Legion post 263 will present our Nations colors during the National Anthem before the Varsity game.

Used cell phones will be recycled, and proceeds will be donated to the Cell Phone for Soldiers veteran assistance program.

02/10/2020

Newly announced hours for the City of Lincoln Landscape Facility located at 957 Broadwell Drive. City of Lincoln residents can dispose of yard waste free of charge at the facility.
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News for Lincoln IL and Logan County IL

01/07/2020

City of Lincoln to begin collection of Christmas trees next week. Be sure to remove all decorations and lights.
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10/29/2019

City of Lincoln 2019 Fall Leaf Collection and Landscape Waste Facility Schedule.

10/04/2019

CVS Pharmacy located at 534 Woodlawn Road now offers an additional site for medication disposal. Guidelines for medication disposal at CVS are included in this post. The Lincoln Police Department maintains a medication disposal container outside of their facility at 710 Fifth Street that is available 24/7. Guidelines for disposal of medications at the police department can be found on their page.

09/27/2019

Looking for a secure and confidential way to dispose of old personal and financial records? State Bank of Lincoln continues to provide this important community service to the citizens of Logan County. Confidential Paper Shredding will be offered Saturday, October 12th from 9 AM till 12 PM at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Identity theft is a very serious problem, don’t miss this opportunity to destroy and recycle your paper records in a secure and confidential manner. ♻️👍🏼♻️👍🏼♻️

08/20/2019

Shoe collection continues. New and gently used shoes are currently being collected by Klemm Tax Service. The shoes will be used to start micro-enterprises in developing countries allowing individuals to move towards self-sufficiency. Collecting tennis shoes, slippers, dress shoes, boots, sandals in adult, children and infant sizes. Shoes must be in good condition with no holes or overly worn soles. For more information, contact Klemm Tax Service at 732-6393.

06/17/2019

This is so awesome! I avoid styrofoam whenever possible. ♻️

The 16-quart cooler made from paraffin wax and recycled paper has a weight capacity of 75 pounds and is highly water resistant. Igloo says the RECOOL can keep ice cold for up to 12 hours while holding water for up to five days without leaking.

05/31/2019

Think about it. ♻️

05/22/2019

Attention all area gardeners! The Lincoln Wal-Mart has a collection site for plastic gardening pots and trays which will either be re-used or recycled. The collection site is located in the garden department.
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04/23/2019

Dispose of unwanted and/or expired medications in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Saturday, April 27th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Lincoln Police Department - 710 5th Street. Refer to Lincoln Police Department’s page for more information.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications.

04/22/2019

Earth Day. Every Day.
Small things add up.
Do what you can. 🙂♻️🙂

04/12/2019

State Bank of Lincoln will be sponsoring Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding tomorrow - Saturday, April 13 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Bring old personal and/or financial records to be destroyed and recycled in a secure and confidential manner. Be proactive in protecting yourself from identity theft! Thanks to State Bank of Lincoln for this important community service.

04/12/2019

Logan County residents will be able to recycle unwanted electronics tomorrow - Saturday, April 13th. The collection will be held from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Logan County Fairgrounds and is sponsored by the Logan County Board. The collection is limited to Logan County residents and there is a $20 fee per television. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Upcoming Electronics Recycling Event

04/09/2019

Electronics Recycling this Saturday!

News for Lincoln IL and Logan County IL

04/03/2019

Electronics Recycling -Saturday, April 13th from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Logan County Fairgrounds. ♻️📺♻️
Confidential Paper Shredding will also be held at the fairgrounds on the same day from 9 AM to 12 PM.

Upcoming Electronics Recycling Event

04/03/2019

Spring/Summer IL-EPA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule. HHW Collection in Havana (Mason County) will be the closest to Logan County. Collections are open to all Illinois residents and will be in operation from 8 AM to 3 PM. For more information, contact the IL-EPA Waste Reduction Unit at 217-524-3300. ♻️

For questions concerning the IEPA's one-day or long-term collections, please call the Waste Reduction Unit at 217-524-3300.

03/23/2019

The State Bank of Lincoln continues its sponsorship of Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding. This is an important community service and is the first step in preventing Identity Theft through the confidential destruction of personal papers. Thanks to State Bank of Lincoln!

12/04/2018

PLEASE SHARE
The Agency has two Par-Kan rear load containers for sale. One is a 4 yard container and the other is a 6 yard container. Containers were purchased in March of 2018. If you are interested or would like more information on the containers, please contact Mitzi Rohlfs, LCJSWA Coordinator, at 737-7927.

11/30/2018

Please share with family, friends and neighbors!!!
Today officially ends over two decades of recycling services to the residents of Logan County. Recycling bins located in Lincoln (Big R Lot) Emden, Burtonview, New Holland, Middletown, Broadwell, Cornland, Lake Fork and Beason will be removed over the next few days. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY MATERIALS AT COLLECTION SITES BEGINNING TODAY. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Recycling services in the City of Lincoln, Elkhart and Mt. Pulaski will remain unchanged. 😢♻️😢♻️😢

11/15/2018

Only two short weeks till recycling services end for most of Logan County. Recycling bins will be removed beginning next week - please do not leave any material(s) at collection sites once bins have been removed. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

11/14/2018

Final report from TV/Computer Monitor Recycling held September 8, 2018. Event was co-sponsored with the City of Lincoln utilizing BLH Computers of Springfield as the recycler. Total weight of the collection was 8,939 lbs or 4.47 ton.

10/30/2018

City of Lincoln Residents
Fall 2018 Landscape Waste Facility Schedule

10/15/2018

PLEASE SHARE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.

Recycling in the following towns will be effected by the Agency’s closure: Atlanta, Hartsburg, Emden, Burtonview, New Holland, Middletown, Broadwell, Cornland, Lake Fork, Chestnut, Beason and Lincoln households located OUTSIDE of the city limits.

THE CITY OF LINCOLN ‘S CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED.

News for Lincoln IL and Logan County IL

10/13/2018

Already lined up for Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding!

10/13/2018

Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding today! Event will be held at the Logan County Fairgrounds from 9 AM to 12 PM. Use Main Gate entrance. Dispose of your personal and financial records in a secure and confidential manner - protect yourself against Identity Theft.

10/12/2018

Sad, but true. Recycling will end at sites throughout the county. ☹️♻️☹️ Lincoln’s Curbside Recycling remains unchanged.

News for Lincoln IL and Logan County IL

10/10/2018

News for Lincoln IL and Logan County IL

10/09/2018

Saturday, October 13th
Dispose of your personal and financial records in a secure and confidential manner - protect yourself against Identity Theft.

10/04/2018

Dispose of expired and/or unused medications 24/7 in a secure and environmentally responsible way.
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Lincoln Police are making it easier and safer for you to dispose of your old, unused prescriptions. Have any sitting around? Take them to their DRUG DROP, located outside the station entrance on 5th Street.

10/01/2018

Thanks to the following individuals who assisted with the TV/Computer Monitor Collection: Lincoln Street Superintendent Walt Landers and his staff Dave Bobb and Brandon Bridges, and Building & Safety Officer Wes Woodhall. Thanks are also sent to Charlie and Corey at Lincoln IGA for providing refreshments for the workers. Lastly, thanks are sent to Mike Maske and the Logan County Fair Association for allowing the Agency to use the fairgrounds for the collection.

10/01/2018

Results from the TV/Computer Monitor Collection held Saturday, September 8th. Despite the rain, 77 households brought items to the collection; 63 of these households were from Lincoln. Atlanta, Mt. Pulaski, Harrisburg, Emden, New Holland, Middletown and Elkhart also had participating households. Most households brought one or two items to the collection. This was our first collection with BLH Computers, Springfield, as the recycler.

10/01/2018

Good Morning! Information on the nearest Household Hazardous Waste Collection scheduled this fall. Please note that you will need to pre-register for this collection. The Agency has completed an application for a future Logan County Household Hazardous Waste Collection - fingers crossed!

09/10/2018

Free Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding. Don't become a victim of Identity Theft - dispose of your personal and financial records in a secure and confidential manner! Co-sponsored by the State Bank of Lincoln. Please share with family, friends and neighbors.

09/08/2018

A few cars already lined up for the collection. Recycling ♻️📺♻️🖥♻️ in the rain!

09/08/2018

TV and Computer Monitor Recycling today from 9 AM till noon! Sitting here at the fairgrounds waiting for the recycling company to show up. A little rain won’t stop the collection!

09/07/2018

FYI - Checked with BLH Computers regarding collection of recycling fees - CASH ONLY!

09/07/2018

Please remember that Habitat for Humanity IS NO LONGER collecting electronics. The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency thanks HFH for their years of assistance in the recycling of electronics!

09/07/2018

Logan County Residents:
TV/Computer Monitor Recycling!
Tomorrow morning from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Logan Co Fairgrounds use Main Gate Entrance
Recycling Fees will be collected!
Collection will be held if raining.