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Landscape Recycling Center Closed January 30

Date: 
January 29, 2019 - 4:00pm to January 30, 2019 - 5:00pm

Due to the harsh weather conditions, the Landscape Recycling Center, 1210 East University Avenue, Urbana, IL, will be closed from 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 until 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

In case of an emergency, contact the Urbana Police Department at 217/384-2320.

Please be safe and avoid traveling outside if possible.

U-CYCLE Collections Delayed Starting January 30

Date: 
January 30, 2019 - 7:00am to February 2, 2019 - 5:00pm

Due to the extreme cold, the City of Urbana’s curbside U-Cycle collections will not occur on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

U-Cycle collections will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

  • The Wednesday U-Cycle route will be collected on Thursday;
  • the Thursday U-Cycle route will be collected on Friday;
  • and the Friday U-Cycle route will be collected on Saturday.

As a reminder, please set recycling at the street curb before 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection. We appreciate your cooperation.

Winter Blast Sale on Premium Shredded Hardwood Mulch

Date: 
March 16, 2019 - 5:00pm

The Landscape Recycling center is offering Premium Shredded Hardwood Mulch for just $20 per cubic yard. That’s a savings of 20% off the regular price of $25. Mulch can be picked up at LRC or you can take advantage of the delivery special.

50% Off Delivery – Order now before delivery fees increase on March 1!

  • Zone 1: 2 - mile radius of LRC SALE $12.50 (Reg $25)
  • Zone 2: 12 - mile radius of LRC SALE $15 (Reg $30)
  • Zone 3: 25 - mile radius of LRC SALE $25 (Reg $50)
  • Zone 4: 35 - mile radius of LRC SALE $30 (Reg $60)

Sale ends 3/16/19 or while supplies last. All deliveries must be completed by 3/31/19 in LRC delivery truck. Maximum of 4 deliveries per customer.

Additional product must be picked up. No refunds or exchanges. See delivery rules on our website.

Urbana Sidewalk Snow Removal Requirements in Effect

Date: 
December 17, 2019 - 8:00am to December 18, 2019 - 8:00am

Sidewalk ClearingAt 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Interim Urbana Public Works Director declared the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirements in effect for the Downtown, University, and South Philo Road snow removal districts.

Due to the winter storm, ice and/or two inches or more of snow has accumulated on sidewalks.  In order to make sidewalks safe for pedestrians, City ordinance requires that public sidewalks, within the defined districts, be cleared by adjacent property owners within 24 hours after the Interim Public Works Director's declaration.  Sidewalks need to be cleared by 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  Public sidewalks within these districts, which are not in compliance, could be cleared by the City at the expense of the adjacent property owner, with additional fines and administrative fees applied.

U-Cycle Holiday Collections

Date: 
December 25, 2018 - 7:00am to January 5, 2019 - 5:00pm

Due to the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, U-Cycle collections will be delayed one day for the remainder of that week. 

  • Tuesday's U-Cycle route will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday's route on Thursday, etc. 

Due to the New Year's Day holiday on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, U-Cycle collections will be delayed one day for the remainder of that week. 

  • Tuesday's U-Cycle route will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday's route on Thursday, etc.

*Please note that the Monday U-Cycle collection routes on December 24 and December 31 will not be affected!* 

*Please ensure recycling is set out by 7 a.m. as there will be two recycle trucks running the route on Monday, 12/24.  Thank you for your cooperation!*

 

Happy Holidays!

Questions may be directed to U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302