Peoria Picks Up is a program of the City of Peoria Public Works Department. It is your source for all information related to recycling, yard waste and trash collection in Peoria, Illinois. Click a category button below to learn more.

Visit Recycling Page
Recycling

Visit Yard Waste Page
Yard Waste

Visit Trash Page
Trash

Visit Other Disposal Page
Other Disposal

Questions about recycling, Yard Waste or Trash? Find out more!

Collection Days:

Trash Map            Recycling Map

  Guide to the Trash Map                        Guide to the Recycling Map

2024 Recycling Schedules:

Schedule A             Schedule B

New Year’s Resolution? – Improve Your Recycling!
In today’s world where environmental consciousness is more critical than ever, recycling plays a pivotal role in reducing our ecological footprint. However, in the day to day hustle and bustle, recycling right can get a little lost. Here are some things to consider to help get you back on track to improve your recycling habits. Get yourself a recycling cart…
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Posted On: 27th December 2023
DIY Winter Themed Upcycled Decor
If the cold weather is keeping you indoors, you don’t have to let it give you the winter blues, you can switch to indoor hobbies with winter themed upcycle arts and crafts!  Here are some unique ways to upcycle while creating winter decor.   Sweater/Shirt Pillows:  Did you know you can upcycle an old sweater into snug and stylish throw…
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Posted On: 20th December 2023
Green Tips for Winter Driving
While Winter weather can transform the landscape and roadways into looking like a winter wonderland, it can also change our approach to daily activities, including driving. Following are a few tips that can help you navigate the season with your vehicle and apply practices that have less impact to the environment. Understandably, it is tempting to let your vehicle idle…
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Posted On: 13th December 2023

ABOUT PEORIAPICKSUP

PeoriaPicksUp.com, a program of the City of Peoria Public Works Department, is the one-stop source for recycling, yard waste, and trash information. The City’s contracted residential waste/recycling hauler is GFL Environmental. Residential includes homes ranging from single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes.

Trash pickup is weekly. Recycling collection is every other week. Yard waste collection is weekly from mid-March to mid-December.

The City’s Public Works Department oversees residential billing and education.

Contact Information

GFL Environmental
(309) 688-0760

City of Peoria PWD
(309) 494-8800

Pay Your Bill (City Treasurer)
(309) 494-8545

Hearing-Impaired
Those who are hearing-impaired may get more information through the Illinois Relay Center.
Toll-free number – 1 (800) 526-0844 (TDD only)
1 (800) 526-0857 (voice)

Vision Impaired
Alternative formats are available.

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