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Multifamily Recycling Program

The City of Urbana’s multifamily recycling program was implemented in August 1999. The multifamily recycling program includes all apartment buildings, dormitories, fraternities/sororities, rooming houses and condominiums containing five or more dwelling units.

The multifamily program serves more than 18,000 residents in the City of Urbana.

Last updated on Jan 17, 2012 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Courtney Rushforth
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City Contractor for Residential Curbside Recycling

The City of Urbana has a contract with ABC Sanitary for residential U-CYCLE collection and processing. ABC Sanitary provides service to all single-family through four-plex dwellings, approximately 8,400 units, on a weekly basis. Urbana’s U-CYCLE program began in September 1986 and expanded in April 1997.

Last updated on Jan 13, 2012 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Courtney Rushforth
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Residential Recycling Collection Schedule

Recyclables must be set at the curb (city right-of-way) no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Recycling may be set out as early as 6:00 p.m. the day prior to your collection day, but U-CART or bins must be removed by 10:00 a.m. the day following your collection. U-CART or bins must be in clear sight for collection.

Last updated on Jul 22, 2011 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Courtney Rushforth
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Recycling Process

Collection

Recyclables are collected curbside by the City’s contractor, ABC Sanitary and Recycling.

Last updated on Apr 04, 2011 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Courtney Rushforth
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Acceptable Recyclables & Non-Acceptable Items - New Items Highlighted*

Residential Mixed Paper:

Any paper that is written upon, read from or used for packaging including

  • Newspaper and inserts
  • Cardboard
  • Paperboard
  • Junk mail
  • Ledgers, file folders or computer paper
  • Magazines, catalogs, phone directories
  • Paperback & hardcover books (please limit to 20 lbs.
Last updated on Feb 06, 2012 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Courtney Rushforth
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Residential Recycling Program

The City of Urbana is pleased to provide all single-family through four-plex households a comprehensive residential program, U-CYCLE!

Last updated on Feb 06, 2012 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Courtney Rushforth
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Recycling Program: U-CYCLE

 

 

Last updated on Dec 20, 2011 (Created on May 04, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Courtney Rushforth
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Public Art in Urbana

While strolling through the streets and parks of Urbana, you will discover more than 90 sculptures residing in public places in Urbana. Access our Urbana Arts Guide to assist in your exploration of the public art, venues and resources in Urbana

Last updated on Apr 16, 2012 (Created on May 03, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Christina McClelland
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Urbana Public Arts Program

Recognizing the arts as essential to the vitality of our city

The Urbana Public Arts Program and Commission was established by the City Council, in April 2008, to foste

Last updated on Apr 30, 2012 (Created on May 01, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: TomC, Christina McClelland
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Zipcar Program

Rent Zipcars by the hour or day, and only pay for the time you use. Includes gas and insurance and every reservation comes with 180 free miles per day. And because car sharing can reduce the demand for parking and congestion, as well as your carbon footprint, it’s good for everyone.

Last updated on Mar 13, 2012 (Created on May 01, 2009) – Author: Visitor – Contributors: Beth Beaty
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