Solid Waste and Recycling
The program protects the environment and conserves our resources by encouraging recycling and reducing improper disposal of hazardous waste, and enforces applicable local and state laws pertaining to solid waste.
The program encourages recycling in DeKalb County by providing information and consultation to individuals, businesses, municipalities, schools, and media regarding recycling and waste reduction.
The program sponsors collection events for difficult-to-dispose of wastes such as electronics, household batteries, compact fluorescent lamps and used motor oil.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency- Find a Collection Location & Curbside Recycling Guide
Solid Waste Annual Reports
Solid Waste Program Annual Report 2021
Solid Waste Program Annual Report 2020
Solid Waste Program Annual Report 2019
Solid Waste Plans
Landfill Gas Development Overview
2017 Amendment to 2015 Plan Update (Table 14)
2015 Twenty Year Update
2010 Update only
2005 Update only
2000 Update only
1995 vol 2 Solid Waste Plan
1995 vol 2 Solid Waste Plan
1994 Solid Waste Needs Assessment
Zero Waste Task Force Reports
Zero Waste Task Force County Board Resolution
Zero Waste Resolution
Zero Waste Task Force Report
Laws and Regulations
Contact Us
Phone: 815-748-2153
Fax: 815-748-2485
Email: recycle@dekalbcounty.org