 City of Lewistown, Illinois
Recycling Drop-Off Program
Lewistown is dedicated to making our community a safer, healthier, and more desirable place to live. As part of this contining effort, we are proud to offer a recycling program for area residence and businesses.
WHERE TO DROP-OFF RECYCLE MATERIALS
950 West Euclid Street
Lewistown, Illinois
HOURS: Monday-Sunday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
RECYCLING GUIDELINES
- Bring only acceptable items
- Rinse out containers
- Place items in appropriate bin
- Do not leave materials outside of bins
- Do not place items in plastic bags
- Crush cans, jugs, and bottles (if possible)
- Do not leave non-recyclables at the site
- Remove lids
ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING
- Newspaper
Ads and flyers inserts are also accepted. Place newspapers in the correct bin. Newspapers can be stacked loosely or placed in a brown paper bag or in a chipboard or paperboard carton, like a beverage 12 or 24 pack box, or can be tied with twine.
- Plastic Bottles & Jugs (#1 and #2)
Check the recycling code on the bottle or jug. Only #1 and #2 bottles and jugs are accepted. This includes many food bottles, laundry, milk, and soda bottles. Lids, plastic bags, and bowl-type containers that may be marked #1 or #2 cannot be accepted. Rinse bottles and jugs. Crush when possible to conserve bin space.
- Aluminum, Bi-Metal, and Steel (Tin) Cans
Metal beverage and food cans of all sizes may be recycled. Rinse cans, remove paper labels, and flatten, if possible.
RECYCLING VOLUNTEER WORK
Are you interested in volunteer work? Do you want to perform environmental services for your organization? The City of Lewistown needs volunteers to keep our recycling site clean. Call 1-309-547-4300 for further information.
CITY OF LEWISTOWN RECYCLING PROGRAM
This project is partially funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Bureau of Energy and Recycling, in conjunction with the City of Lewistown, Illinois. Information is available from the City of Lewistown at 1-309-547-4300, or the Fulton County Health Department at 1-309-647-1134 ext. 241. Thank you for recycling.
For other recycling info please visit
http://www.environmentillinois.org/eehq/cfl/disposal |
