Recycling and Conservation: What's New

Elmwood drop-off bin
The bin for residents to recycle their paper, glass, metal and plastics is moving to Sweetwater Park, just off S. Rose Street across the railroad tracks. 

Peoria County Code - Siting Ordinance (draft)
Staff is revising the County's Code for siting a pollution control facility, such as landfills, transfer stations, compost facilities and others.  

Public comments may be submitted in writing by June 4 for consideration.  Send comments via email to kraithel@peoriacounty.org or by fax to 309-681-2558.

The Health and Environment Issues (HEI) Cmte discussed at their May 26 mtg @ 3pm. 

Click here to view the revised final draft - June 2010 of the Siting Ordinance.  The HEI Committee deferred action in June to allow interested parties to meet and discuss the revisions. 

Click here to view the revised final draft - July 2010 of the Siting Ordinance.  The resolution is on the July 28, 2010 HEI cmte agenda for action. Should the HEI cmte approve the revised ordinance at the July 28 mtg; it will proceed to the August 12, 2010 County Board meeting for approval.

Rain barrels

The Peoria County Soil & Water Conservation District still has some rain barrels available. Each recycled 55-gallon barrel is $75 and includes a spigot, overflow fitting and screen enclosure on top. They are terra cotta in color. For more information, call Amy Peck at 671-7040, ext. 3. (Posted on Peoria Journal Star 12/12/09)

Peoria Residential Pickup Services

Beginning January 2, 2010, PDC will be responsible for residential trash and recycling pickup for the city of Peoria and parts of Peoria County. PDC is especially excited to offer the city of Peoria a unique recycling program that will be free to residents (curbside recycling program to begin April 2, 2010). View www.pdcarea.com/peoria for details about the program.