Recycling drop-off center

Macon County Recycling Center (seasonal paint and electronics collections)

151 W. Wood Street, Decatur, IL 62523

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: Macon County Environmental Management
Hours: April–September only: Tuesdays 8 a.m.–noon and Thursdays noon–4 p.m. (plus select Saturdays); open only during collections.
Appointments: Not needed, according to the site
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Not listed.
Phone: 217-425-4505

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Open only during scheduled collections, April–September (Tue 8 a.m.–noon, Thu noon–4 p.m.); do not drop off at other times.
Household latex and oil-based paint, stain and varnish in original labeled containers; households only, no commercial, spray or craft paint.
Limit: 25 gallons per visit.

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Open only during scheduled collections, April–September (Tue 8 a.m.–noon, Thu noon–4 p.m.); do not drop off at other times.

Accepted with conditionsFees apply

Open only during scheduled collections, April–September (Tue 8 a.m.–noon, Thu noon–4 p.m.); do not drop off at other times.
TV recycling fees apply.

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Open only during scheduled collections, April–September (Tue 8 a.m.–noon, Thu noon–4 p.m.); do not drop off at other times.
Rechargeable and single-use batteries, up to 25 lb.

Checked October 26, 2026

Macon County Environmental Management: Contact Us (opens in new tab) · Macon County Environmental Management
- The Macon County Recycling Center at 151 W. Wood Street, Decatur 62523 is open April–September, Tuesdays 8 a.m.–noon and Thursdays noon–4 p.m.; paint and electronics are collected and TV fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
Macon County Environmental Management: Electronics (opens in new tab) · Macon County Environmental Management
- The Recycling Center is only open during collections, scheduled April–September; do not drop items off at other times. Checked October 26, 2026.
Macon County Environmental Management: Paint (opens in new tab) · Macon County Environmental Management
- Household latex and oil-based paints, stains and varnishes in original labeled containers (pint to five-gallon) are accepted; no commercial, spray or craft paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists the Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center for households only, limit 25 gallons, and says there is no cost for bringing in paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Macon County Environmental Management: Batteries (opens in new tab) · Macon County Environmental Management
- Macon County Environmental (151 Wood St.) takes rechargeable and single-use batteries up to 25 lb during collections April–September. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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