Refuse and recycling carts at the curb
Streets & Urban Forestry

  1. Quann-Olin Drop-off Site: Use Temporary Entrance on 4/17/26 & 4/18/26

    Due to Midwest Horse Fair traffic, you will need to enter the Quann-Olin drop-off site from 121 E. Olin Avenue on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. There will be signs . Sycamore & South Point drop-off sites are not affected. 

  2. Recycling Survey

    Help us help you recycle better by taking our recycling survey.

    And, maybe test your recycling knowledge with our brief recycling quiz.

Construction, Demolition, and Remodeling Recycling Requirement

In accordance with city ordinance 10.185, many construction, remodeling, and demolition projects require recycling of the waste it generates.  This ordinance has been in place ins January 2010.

Projects That Require Recycling

New Construction

New construction projects that use concrete and steel support must recycle 70% or their construction debris by weight. New construction projects that use wood framing must recycle the following materials:

  • Clean Wood
  • Clean Drywall
  • Shingles
  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Metal

Remodeling Projects

Remodeling projects with a value in excess of $20,000 must recycle the following materials:

  • Clean Wood
  • Clean Drywall
  • Shingles
  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Metal

Demolitions

If you are seeking demolition permit, you must submit a reuse and recycling plan to the Recycling Coordinator, and have your plan approved.

Information about what is expected in a reuse and recycling plan can be found on the Streets Division page about this plan.

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