Help us clean up your neighborhood!
The City of Decatur and our local waste haulers are partnering to help you clear your home and property of unwanted items. Neighborhood Cleanups will occur in targeted neighborhoods throughout the summer. You can put unwanted items on your curb and the waste hauler will collect the items – it’s that simple!
Eligible homes for collection weekend of July 12, 2024
Unwanted items can be placed on your curb as early as July 12, but NO LATER than July 14. Haulers will collect items the week of July 15.
Examples of items you may discard:
- appliances (must be disconnected)
- carpeting
- furniture
- scrap metal
- wood
- mattresses
*Electronics and tires can only be disposed of at 1077 W Grand Ave, on Saturday, July 13, 10am – 2pm
Items that cannot be discarded during this event: automotive products/fluids (accepted at Recycling Center), hazardous chemicals (accepted at Recycling Center), metal fencing, batteries, concrete or rocks, or items larger than a normal-size appliance or household furniture.
Sweeping the neighborhood for trash/debris – Volunteers Needed!
Following the curbside collection, volunteers will sweep the area to remove any loose trash or debris from the streets and rights of way. These cleanup efforts will occur on various Fridays. Sign up to volunteer on our opens in a new windowvolunteer page.
Assistance getting items to your curb:
Volunteers will be available Saturday, July 13, 10am – 2pm to help those in need of assistance. This includes those who are elderly, disabled, a veteran, or have special circumstances. Please register for assistance by completing the form below, or call 217-424-2783.
Questions? Email – cleanup@decaturil.gov
