What Peoria County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 5 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
GFL Environmental site at 4349 W Southport Rd, Peoria, IL 61615 (unincorporated Kickapoo Township, Peoria County). Hours: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Sat 7–11:30 a.m.
Peoria County residents may dispose of one load of residential refuse per week at no cost; accepted items include couches, sofas, chairs, mattresses and desks. Checked October 26, 2026.
Loads must be tarped or tied down and weigh less than 580 pounds; proof of Peoria County residence is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
Proof of residence (Illinois driver's license or ID, or picture ID with a Peoria County address) is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
Peoria Transfer Station is now the only location for the weekly free load program; its self-serve recycling dumpsters are open to all county residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
The Sustainability and Resource Conservation office is at 2116 N Sheridan Road, Peoria 61604; Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; 309-679-6690. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household batteries (cell phone, Li-ion, Ni-Cd, NiMH, SSLA, lithium, alkaline, button) are accepted at the Sustainability office, 2116 N Sheridan Rd; bag or tape each one. Checked October 26, 2026.
Limit of 300 watt-hours and 11 pounds per battery. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.