September 21, 2023- Macon County Environmental Management Department’s 2023 paint and electronic collection season is coming to an end. The last day for collections will be Thursday, September 28th. The hours of operation will remain the same throughout the end of the season. The last Saturday collection for the season is Saturday, September 16th from 8-12 pm.
Registration is still required for the Saturday collection. Residents can register on the Macon County Environmental
Management website, www.MaconGreen.com or by calling the Macon County Environmental Management Department at (217) 425-4505. The collections will be held at Macon County Environmental Managements Recycle Center, 1750 N. 21st Street, Decatur. Cones will be set up in the parking lot for residents to follow and staff will take care of unloading the items.
- There will be no fee for household generated paint, stain, and varnish. The products must be in labeled,
original containers. - Limit of 20 paint, stain, varnish, or combination of the three per vehicle.
- Unwanted television, computers/monitors, gaming systems, and home
office electronic items will be accepted on collection days. - Limit of seven (7) TV’s/Monitors will be accepted
- $10 FEE FOR EACH TELEVSION OR MONITOR.
For more details, questions, or to register for an event please visit the Macon County Environmental Management website at www.MaconGreen.com or call the Macon County Environmental Management office at (217) 425-4505.
