CHAMPAIGN - The City of Champaign will launch its Fall Yard Waste Collection program on October 13, offering residents a free and environmentally friendly way to dispose of leaves, branches, and twigs. The program runs through December 12, with every residence in the city receiving four scheduled pickup dates.
Collections are organized by zone: Blue Zone pickups begin October 13, while Orange Zone collections start October 20. An interactive Yard Waste Collection Map is available for residents to find their collection dates by typing their address in the search bar.
To participate, residents should place bagged leaves or bundled branches and twigs at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on their scheduled collection day. Crews may collect items a day early or later than usual to accommodate heavy loads, weather conditions, or equipment availability. This flexibility allows the city to complete pickups more efficiently while ensuring that every household receives service.
On high-volume days, pickup could extend into the following day. If waste is not collected within two days of a scheduled date, residents are encouraged to contact Public Works at 217-403-4700. For general updates, the Yard Waste Hotline is available at 217-403-8852.
The program is available to all residential properties within city limits and provides an alternative to sending yard waste to landfills. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for automatic email notifications for this and future yard waste collections through the city’s Email Subscription Lists.
The city reminds residents that crews will still report to the correct area on the correct day, even if some early pickups are made. This system also helps identify compliance issues with materials set out for collection and provides homeowners an opportunity to make corrections.
Champaign’s next yard waste collection cycle will occur in Fall 2025, with updates provided through the city’s notification system.
For more information visit the Champaign Public Works website.
🍂 Quick Guide: Champaign Fall Yard Waste Collection 2025
- Program Dates: October 13 – December 12, 2025
- Zones:
- Blue Zone pickups begin October 13
- Orange Zone pickups begin October 20
- Pickup Frequency: Four collection dates per residence
- Set Out Time: By 6 a.m. on scheduled collection day
- What’s Accepted: Bagged leaves, bundled branches and twigs
- Collection Map: Find your pickup schedule
- Missed Pickup? Call Public Works at 217-403-4700
- Hotline: 217-403-8852
- Email Updates: Sign up here
