General Information
The City of Champaign sponsors two seasonal yard waste collections during the year (one in spring and one in fall), and a Holiday tree collection for all residential properties in the City. You may also refer to the City’s Policy for Yard Waste and Holiday Tree Collection for detailed information.
Future Collections
The next yard waste collection will occur in Spring 2026, and information will be posted shortly. Residents are encouraged to sign up for automatic email notifications concerning this and all future yard waste collections:
Sign up for Future Waste Collection Updates
Burning leaves in the City of Champaign is prohibited at all times. Please see Chapter 15, Section 20 of the Municipal Code.
Residents may also dispose of yard waste by composting materials, contacting a private hauler, or taking items to the Landscape Recycling Center at 1210 E. University Avenue in Urbana, Illinois, for a small fee.
For questions about yard waste collection:
Public Works Department
702 Edgebrook Drive | Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-403-4700
Public Works Hotline: 217-403-8852