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City of Mattoon to Host Electronics Recycling Event on October 17 October 8, 2026 MATTOON, Illinois — The City of Mattoon is partnering with Tech Remove, LLC to host a Community Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, October 17, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Williams Elementary School, 1709 South 9th Street. The drive-through event is open to City of Mattoon residents. Residents are encouraged to bring unwanted electronics, including desktop and laptop computers, tablets, cell phones, computer accessories, printers, gaming systems, audio equipment, small household electronics, microwaves, and power tools. If it has a cord, it will be accepted. Most [...]

Fiber Installation Update  October 7, 2026  Fiber installation continues to make progress throughout Mattoon. The areas shown in yellow and light blue on the accompanying map are now complete, and the City will begin inspecting these areas in the near future. Fiber installation has not yet been completed in the other identified areas.  As work is completed in each area, Seamless Fiber Innovations will return to repair and restore yards and other areas disturbed during installation. We appreciate residents’ patience as crews complete both installation and restoration work. If you notice an issue related to the fiber installation, please submit it [...]

Beginning today October 2nd through Friday October 9th during the hours of 7:30am to 2:30pm, the City of Mattoon Street Dept. will be grinding humps in the streets throughout town. Crews will begin work on Broadway Ave East from Logan Street to McFall Rd followed by South 9th Street from Charleston Ave to Old State Rd.  There may be road closures or one way traffic at times. Please be aware of traffic control and of workers in these work sites as the crews work as quickly and as safely as they possibly can. We ask that people use an alternate route, [...]

City of Mattoon Fiber Installation Update October 2, 2026 Seamless Fiber Innovations crews will continue fiber installation work at several locations throughout Mattoon next week. Crews will continue working along South 21st Street and Stinson Avenue. Once work on Stinson Avenue is complete, that crew will move to the area near 6th Street and Lafayette Avenue, as identified on the accompanying map. Residents and motorists in these areas may see crews, equipment, and temporary work zones. Please use caution when traveling through active work areas. We appreciate your patience as fiber infrastructure improvements continue throughout the community.  

Help Us Keep Mattoon’s Yard Waste Facility Available to Our Community October 1, 2026 The City of Mattoon’s yard waste facility on North Logan Street provides Mattoon residents with a convenient place to dispose of residential yard waste. We appreciate everyone who uses the facility responsibly and helps us keep this service available to the community. Recently, City staff have found an increase in materials that cannot be accepted at the facility, including commercial waste, plastic bags, concrete, bricks, construction debris, and hazardous materials. These items can damage equipment, create safety concerns, and increase the cost of operating the facility. [...]