Landscape Recycling Center

Landscape Recycling Center Operated by the City of Urbana Public Works Department under a cooperative agreement between the cities of Champaign and Urbana, LRC is open year-round.
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By interacting with the City of Urbana, you agree to the terms of the City's social media policy: https://www.urbanail.gov/home-page/page/follow-us-social-media. This not-for-profit facility serving Champaign County was started in 1987 to divert yard debris — which accounts for an overwhelming 25% of all waste in Illinois — from overcrowded landfills. LRC uses ecological and economical methods to

recycle yard waste such as grass clippings, brush and plant cuttings into lawn and garden composts, topsoil and mulches that are available for purchase by residents and companies in Champaign County. We provide advice and support for WILL-TV’s production of Mid-American Gardener, available on public television stations throughout Illinois, and we’re involved in our community by donating products to organizations such as Champaign’s North First Street Prosperity Garden project. When visiting our facility, please be aware that you must check in at the gate no later than 30 minutes prior to closing time.

04/11/2026

We are temporarily out of topsoil. Should have some more screened soon!

The LRC will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Spring Day.We will resume normal hours Saturday, April 4,...
04/01/2026

The LRC will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Spring Day.

We will resume normal hours Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Ready to put your heavy equipment skills to work in a hands-on, outdoor role that keeps our community running? Join our ...
02/13/2026

Ready to put your heavy equipment skills to work in a hands-on, outdoor role that keeps our community running? Join our team to operate loaders, graders, and more—while building a stable career with purpose and impact.

To learn more, please go to urbanacareers.org/afscme-benefits.

01/26/2026
Hi all!In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s day, the Landscape recycling center will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026....
01/15/2026

Hi all!

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s day, the Landscape recycling center will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. We will reopen Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8 am.

And don't forget, we are still accepting Christmas trees for recycling!

Thursday, December 18, 2025(Open from 8:00 am to 11:00 a.m. and close the rest of the dayWe will reopen on Friday, Decem...
12/18/2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025
(Open from 8:00 am to 11:00 a.m. and close the rest of the day

We will reopen on Friday, December 19 at 8:00 a.m.

The Landscape Recycling Center is closed due to the weather for the remainder of December 15, 2025. Thank you.
12/15/2025

The Landscape Recycling Center is closed due to the weather for the remainder of December 15, 2025. Thank you.

12/12/2025

The LRC is now open!

12/12/2025

The LRC will remain closed until we finish clearing the snow, hopefully we’ll be open around 9 AM! 🌧️⛄️

12/11/2025

Technical issues resolved (hopefully) and we are now reopened!

Address

1210 E University Avenue
Urbana, IL
61802

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm
Saturday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(217) 344-5323

Website

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