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Fall Leaf Collection
The City of Mattoon sponsors a Fall Leaf Collection for all residential properties in the City. The collection provides residents with weekly collection opportunities. Fall Leaf Collection regular schedule will begin November 2nd and conclude December 4th. Zone 1-NE-MONDAYS: 19th St. East to City Limits & Charleston Ave North to City Limits Zone 2-NW-TUESDAYS: 19th St. West to City Limits & Western Ave North to City Limits Zone 3-SW-WEDNESDAYS: From CN Railroad West to City Limits & Western Ave South to City Limits Zone 4-SE-THURSDAYS: From CN Railroad East to City Limits & Charleston Ave South to City Limits Fall [...]
City of Mattoon to Host Electronics Recycling Event on October 17
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
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 [...]
Roadwork and Street Closures
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
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.
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Just a reminder of tomorrow's Community Electronics Recycling Event from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 17th in the front parking lot at Williams Elementary School. Residents are encouraged to approach from the north and enter the north entrance of the parking lot, exiting the south entrance.Electronics Recycling Event – October 17
Have an old laptop tucked away in a closet? Cell phones sitting in a drawer? A television or other electronics you no longer use?
The City of Mattoon is partnering with Tech Remove to offer a Community Electronics Recycling Event for City residents.
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Williams Elementary School, 1709 South 9th Street
Bring your unwanted computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, printers, gaming systems, small electronics and more for responsible recycling. Most qualifying electronics are accepted at no charge; fees apply to televisions and CRT monitors. The event will be drive-through for your convenience. Please see the accompanying flyer for accepted items, fees, and additional details.
Give those old electronics a new destination and help keep electronic waste out of the traditional waste stream.
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