Garbage & Recycling |
Keeping the community clean and green is the role and responsibility of both the village and it's residents. Included in every residents water bill are fees for garbage collection that includes both waste removal as well as consumer waste recycling. In addition to this service residents are encouraged to be green by properly disposing of other items, such as batteries and old electronics, using any of the free options that are available to residents of McLean County. |
Garbage Collection
Starting October 2021, Republic Services will become the contracted provider of garbage collection and consumer waste recycling services for the Village of Hudson residents. As a part of this contract every household will be provided with two 95 gallon waste containers, one for waste and one for recycling. Moving to a cart service for garbage and recycling collection will not only benefit our customers but also the community and environment as we improve our efforts to "Go Green".
General Collection Information
Garbage Collection Schedule
Bulk Waste Collection Schedule
Starting October 2021, Republic Services will become the contracted provider of garbage collection and consumer waste recycling services for the Village of Hudson residents. As a part of this contract every household will be provided with two 95 gallon waste containers, one for waste and one for recycling. Moving to a cart service for garbage and recycling collection will not only benefit our customers but also the community and environment as we improve our efforts to "Go Green".
General Collection Information
- Every household will be provided with two 95 gallon waste containers, one for waste and one for recycling.
- The weekly volume of trash is limited to what fits in the cart.
- Both carts must be set out with the handle facing your house and the wheels close to the curb. A distance of approximately 5 ft. should be left between the carts.
- A second trash cart can be rented for $7.50 per month and a second recycling cart can be rented for $5.00 per month.
Garbage Collection Schedule
- Garbage collection for the entire village will be every Tuesday no matter which side of town you live on.
- See the next section "Recycling Collection" for the exact dates and holidays that will affect the collection schedule.
Bulk Waste Collection Schedule
- Bulky items will be picked up at no charge on the first collection day, typically Tuesday, of each month.
- There is a $35 per item fee to pick up bulky items on remaining trash days each month.
- Residents must call Area Disposal Services (309-821-9743) at least 24 hours in advance when setting out bulky items.
- You can also call the Village Office at 726-1070, and we will contact Area Disposal Services for you.
Recycling Collection
NEW for 2019: Area Disposal Service has requested all recycling be placed in plastic garbage bags, and then placed in the separate recycle bin. This is NOT required but is being requested to help contain lightweight material from being blown around, especially on windy days.
Included with every residents standard garbage collection fee is the collection of recyclable consumer waste every other Tuesday of the month. Area Disposal Services uses the single stream recycle method to process all consumer waste which means you can combine and place all of your recyclable waste including paper, plastics, glass, cans, etc. in the 95 gallon waste container with the green lid.
What can I recycle?
What can't I recycle?
NEW for 2019: Area Disposal Service has requested all recycling be placed in plastic garbage bags, and then placed in the separate recycle bin. This is NOT required but is being requested to help contain lightweight material from being blown around, especially on windy days.
Included with every residents standard garbage collection fee is the collection of recyclable consumer waste every other Tuesday of the month. Area Disposal Services uses the single stream recycle method to process all consumer waste which means you can combine and place all of your recyclable waste including paper, plastics, glass, cans, etc. in the 95 gallon waste container with the green lid.
What can I recycle?
- Aluminum or steel cans, tins, trays and foil (trays and foil must be cleaned)
- Glass bottles and jars (bottles and jars must be empty and rinsed)
- Newspaper, magazines, office paper, junk mail, brown bags, paperback books
- Corrugated cardboard and box board (cereal, soda, beer boxes and similar packaging)
- Plastic containers made of type #1 plastic (empty and rinsed soda, water & flavored beverage bottles)
- Plastic containers made of type #2 plastic (empty and rinsed milk & juice jugs)
- Plastic containers made of type #3 plastic (empty and rinsed health & beauty aid products, household cleaners)
- Plastic containers made of type #4 plastic (empty and rinsed margarine tubs, frozen desert cups, 6 & 12 pack rings)
- Plastic containers made of type #5 plastic (empty and rinsed yogurt cups, narrow neck syrup, ketchup bottles)
- Plastic containers made of type #7 plastic (empty and rinsed plastic narrow neck containers only)
What can't I recycle?
- Any item that is recyclable but hasn't been emptied and rinsed
- Garbage
- Plastic Bags or Pet Food Bags
- Window Glass, Dinnerware or Ceramics
- Motor Oil Bottles
- Food-soiled Paper, Frozen Food Boxes or Bags
- Plastic #6, see Plastic Type Identification for more information below.
- Light Bulbs and Fluorescent Bulbs
- Electronics
- Batteries
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Plastic Type Identification
It is important that only place recyclable plastic types #1-5 & 7 be in your recycle container. Items made from plastic type #6 cannot be recycled and should be placed in your regular garbage collection container. Consumers can identify the plastic types based on the codes usually printed or embossed at the base or at the side of the plastic products. The chart to the right has been provided for your easy reference; green plastic types (#1-5 & 7) can be recycled, red plastic types (#6) can't be recycled. |
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Recycle Collection Schedule
- Recycling will be picked up the first and third collection day, typically Thursday, of each month.
- See the "2019 Recycling Schedule" for exact dates and holidays that will affect the recycling collection schedule.
Battery Recycling
Recycling batteries is important to protect our environment and our health. Each year Americans throw away 84,000 tons of alkaline batteries. Batteries make up 20% of household hazardous waste in landfills. When batteries are crushed and degrade, chemicals leak out into landfills, potentially threatening our environment. Using rechargeable batteries cuts down on this waste. You can recycle your lead-acid batteries from vehicles and other motor devices, such as lawn mowers, at any place these batteries are sold. Rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline, AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, zinc-carbon, zinc-air (used for hearing aids and other small devices), lithium (used for cameras and watches), button cell (watches, calculators, hearing aids), and rechargeable batteries Ni-Cad batteries from McLean County residents can be taken to participating drop off locations. Because this recycling program is funded by the McLean County Solid Waste Fund it is specifically limited to residential waste only, no business waste.
Recycling batteries is important to protect our environment and our health. Each year Americans throw away 84,000 tons of alkaline batteries. Batteries make up 20% of household hazardous waste in landfills. When batteries are crushed and degrade, chemicals leak out into landfills, potentially threatening our environment. Using rechargeable batteries cuts down on this waste. You can recycle your lead-acid batteries from vehicles and other motor devices, such as lawn mowers, at any place these batteries are sold. Rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline, AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, zinc-carbon, zinc-air (used for hearing aids and other small devices), lithium (used for cameras and watches), button cell (watches, calculators, hearing aids), and rechargeable batteries Ni-Cad batteries from McLean County residents can be taken to participating drop off locations. Because this recycling program is funded by the McLean County Solid Waste Fund it is specifically limited to residential waste only, no business waste.
Electronics & Computer Recycling
Did you know 90% of outdated electronics are thrown out with the garbage where they can have a devastating impact on the environment? E-waste is hazardous. Illinois state regulations prohibit most consumer electronic waste disposal in landfills. Although the Village of Hudson does not have their own E-waste recycling program there are many facilities within the Bloomington - Normal area that will accept these items at no charge. Items do not need to be in working condition to be recycled but must be residential waste. These facilities will not accept business or commercial waste.
Did you know 90% of outdated electronics are thrown out with the garbage where they can have a devastating impact on the environment? E-waste is hazardous. Illinois state regulations prohibit most consumer electronic waste disposal in landfills. Although the Village of Hudson does not have their own E-waste recycling program there are many facilities within the Bloomington - Normal area that will accept these items at no charge. Items do not need to be in working condition to be recycled but must be residential waste. These facilities will not accept business or commercial waste.
Curbside Limb Pickup
From April - October on the first Monday of each month the Village of Hudson will continue curbside pickup of LIMBS ONLY. All other landscape waste including leaves, grass clippings, bush trimmings, etc. should be placed in the landscape recycling center behind the township shed. Residents wishing to have their limbs picked up must conform with the following rules. Failure to follow these rules will result in your limbs not being picked up.
Curbside Limb Pickup Rules
From April - October on the first Monday of each month the Village of Hudson will continue curbside pickup of LIMBS ONLY. All other landscape waste including leaves, grass clippings, bush trimmings, etc. should be placed in the landscape recycling center behind the township shed. Residents wishing to have their limbs picked up must conform with the following rules. Failure to follow these rules will result in your limbs not being picked up.
Curbside Limb Pickup Rules
- All limbs shall be placed within 4 feet of the road surface, but not on the road surface.
- Limbs shall be stacked so that all cut ends shall be pointed the same direction.
- If more than one pile is stacked at the residence, there shall be a minimum separation of 4 feet between piles.
- All limbs with branches having a width of 24 inches or greater need to be reduced down to a 24 inches in width.
- Small limbs (up to 2 inches diameter) may have a length of up to 15 feet.
- Larger limbs (4 to 6 inches in diameter) shall be cut to a length of 8 feet.
- Limbs larger than 6 inches in diameter will not be picked up.
- Trimmings from bushes will not be picked up.
Yard Waste Disposal
For the convenience of residents and to reduce the burning of yard waste the Village of Hudson maintains a landscaping bunker behind the Hudson Township shed on E. Franklin St. When dropping off yard waste please only drop off approved yard waste items and make sure all yard waste has been removed from bags. We also request the you be respectful of those who must further process this material by making sure all yard waste is piled up within the bunker walls and does not overflow into other areas outside the bunker.
For the convenience of residents and to reduce the burning of yard waste the Village of Hudson maintains a landscaping bunker behind the Hudson Township shed on E. Franklin St. When dropping off yard waste please only drop off approved yard waste items and make sure all yard waste has been removed from bags. We also request the you be respectful of those who must further process this material by making sure all yard waste is piled up within the bunker walls and does not overflow into other areas outside the bunker.
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Approved Items
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Unapproved Items
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