Macon County Environmental Management strives to be your source of information for recycling and waste reduction options in our community. Our mission is to assist Macon County residents by providing recycling events, collections and overall assistance in the management of the waste stream in the most economical, convenient and environmentally sound manner.

Recycling & Disposal

When an item is no longer wanted, disposal is often the first thing that comes to mind, but for many items, more sustainable management methods such as reuse or recycling are viable options. Outlets for unwanted items include curbside recycling services, single-stream drop-off boxes, local places of business that participate in take-back programs, thrift shops or special collection events. The Guide to Recycling and Safe Disposal lists items by type, describing the options available in Macon County for managing unwanted items.

• Appliances
• Automotive – including automobiles, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, license plates, oils & lubricants, and tires
• Batteries – including auto batteries, rechargeable batteries, and single-use batteries
• Building Materials – including architectural, concrete, metal scrap, shingles, thermostats, wood & pallets
• Chemicals/Household Hazardous Waste
• Clothing & Textiles
• Confidential Documents
• Curbside or Drop-off recycling
• Electronics
• Eyeglasses
• Fire Extinguishers
• Flags
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Foam
• Household items
• Landscape waste
• Medical waste
• Metal – scrap
• Paint
• Plastic Bags & Plastic Wrap
• Printer & toner cartridges
• Propane canisters
• Smoke detectors