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Sewer Benefit Tax

The Sewer Benefit tax is a user fee imposed by the City of Urbana for the maintenance and upkeep of the sewer lines. It is not to be confused with the Urbana-Champaign Sanitary District fee which is for processing the sewage at the treatment plant.

The Sewer Benefit tax is calculated by taking the average daily use multiplied by the tax rate. The average daily use is calculated by dividing the usage (in hundred cubic feet) by the number of days in the reading.

Created on Jul 22, 2009 – Author: Bill DeJarnette
Filed under , Finance

Urbana's Market at the Square

Urbana's Market at the Square Strategic Plan (Approved on 11/7/2011)

Last updated on May 02, 2012 (Created on May 11, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: LisaB, Rebecca Bird
Filed under , , Community Development Services

Illinois Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act

Effective January 1, 2007, every dwelling unit will be required to have at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm in an operating condition within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. Alarms can be battery powered, plug-in with battery back-up or wired into the AC power line with a secondary battery back-up.

Last updated on Sep 30, 2010 (Created on May 07, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: CathyT
Filed under , Fire Rescue Services

Fireworks

In the City of Urbana, any items which must be ignited by a match are prohibited in the city limits. Fireworks are illegal in the State of Illinois without a permit. Last year fireworks injured 147 people in the state, according to a survey conducted by the State Fire Marshals office. Sparklers can reach temperatures of up to 1200 degrees.

Last updated on Sep 30, 2010 (Created on May 07, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: CathyT
Filed under , Fire Rescue Services

2008 Crime Maps

Last updated on Jun 02, 2010 (Created on May 07, 2009) – Author: Visitor
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Vacation Watch

The Urbana Police Department offers a service to the community that provides for officers to periodically check your residence when you are out of the area.

Last updated on Jan 31, 2012 (Created on May 07, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Karen Snyder, Jeremy Hale
Filed under , Police Department

Residential Recycling Tax

The Residential Recycling Tax ordinance was adopted by the City Council on May 9, 1995. The tax funds the U-Cycle program in the City of Urbana. The tax is $2.50 per month per unit or $30.00 per year per unit. The tax is billed for services received in the previous 12-month period March through February.

Last updated on Mar 02, 2011 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: KrisF, MichelleH
Filed under , Finance

Public Drop-off Areas for Recyclables

Allied Waste transfer station & recycling drop-off center - FREE public drop-off areas for recyclables !

Also receiving most types of refuse:

  • Household Waste & Furniture
  • Construction & Demolition Debris

Prohibited Items: Paint, Lead Acid Batteries, Tires & Yard Waste

Location: 915 W. Saline Ct., Urbana

Located 1 mile north of I-74 on Lincoln Ave. Turn left on Saline Ct.

Hours: M-F 7 AM – 3:30 PM, Sat. 7 AM – 12 PM, Closed Sun.

Last updated on May 13, 2009 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor
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The Recycling Process: Multifamily Program

Collection

Recyclables are collected at every multifamily dwelling in Urbana by the City’s recycling contractor, Community Resource, Inc.

Multifamily dwellings include apartment homes, dormitories, sororities, fraternities and senior living homes with 5 or more units.

Currently there are 9,590 multifamily units in the City of Urbana.

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Last updated on Jan 13, 2012 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Courtney Rushforth
Filed under , Public Works

Multifamily Recycling Collection Schedule

Recycling is picked up weekly or semiweekly depending upon the size of the multifamily dwelling.

Last updated on May 10, 2010 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Courtney Rushforth
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