2024 Spring Yard Waste Collection

The 2024 Spring Yard Waste Collection has ended.  Over the course of the collection, the Public Works Operations Division collected 73,140 bags of yard waste!

At this time, residents may dispose of yard waste by composting materials, contacting a private hauler, or taking items to the Landscape Recycling Center in Urbana, Illinois.

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.

At this time, residents may 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.

Future Collections

The next yard waste collection will occur in Fall 2024.  Residents are encouraged to sign up for automatic email notifications concerning this and all future yard waste collections:

Sign up for Yard 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.


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