Normal to resume landscape waste collection

Posted on March 21, 2018

Normal, IL – The Town of Normal will resume curbside collection of landscape waste beginning the week of April 2 on the regular refuse collection day.

All items to be collected should be placed curbside no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection or after 6:00 p.m. the evening before.
Landscape waste is defined as weeds, leaves and other vegetation which easily decompose.

This waste, excluding grass clippings, should be placed at the curb in open paper bags or open carts weighing less than 35 pounds, or placed in a Town-issued cart displaying a LANDSCAPE WASTE decal on the upper portion of each side.
Normal residents may drop off grass clippings, dirt (devoid of rocks) and non-woody vegetation at the Normal Public Works landscape waste drop-off site at 1301 Warriner Street.

The drop-site is open 24/7. Drop off is not available for contractors.
Additional information can be found on the Town of Normal’s website.

Crystal Donaldson can be reached at [email protected]

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