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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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Yard Waste Facility
Starting October 10, 2025, the City of Mattoon Yard Waste Facility on North Logan Street will close at dark and reopen every day at 7:00 am. David Clark, PE Public Works Director City of Mattoon 208 N 19th Street Mattoon, IL 61938 217.235.5460
Oil and Chipping for City Streets Has Ended
Oil and chip operations on city streets has ended for this year. Due to a shortage of materials, streets we were unable to get to this year will be placed on the schedule for next year. If you have any questions, please contact: David Clark, PE Public Works Director City of Mattoon 208 N 19th Street Mattoon, IL 61938 217.235.5460 Office 309.253.4807 Cell
2025 Tree Replacement Program – Update
All trees for this year are now taken, and we will not be taking any further orders. Please try again next year.
Water Quality Response and Recovery Report
A report outlining the City of Mattoon's response and recovery efforts during and following the July 2025 Algal Bloom events is available. Please click here to read or download a PDF Copy of the report.
Remington and Swords Pavement Replacement and Pavement Patching
Notice: Pavement Replacement and Pavement Patching There will be construction to replace the pavement and curb & gutter on Remington Road and Swords Drive. Construction will begin on August 25, 2025. Remington Road will be closed east of Swords Drive during construction. Swords Drive will always have at least one lane open during construction. All work is dependent on weather conditions. We will make every effort to maintain access to your property throughout the duration of the project. If you have any questions or concerns about the project, you can contact: City of Mattoon David Clark, PE- Public Works Director [...]
Lake Mattoon Beach Closure Issued
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