City of Bloomington, Illinois
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- Solid Waste Program customers can use the Citizen Convenience Center to drop off certain materials instead of waiting for curbside pickup
- Included with monthly cart fee
Location and Hours of Operation
- Located at 402 S. East Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 (corner of East and Jackson, south of the Bloomington Public Library)
- Closed from January 1 to March 31 and on municipal holidays
| Day(s) | Open | Close |
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| Sunday and Monday | Closed | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. | 6:45 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday | 7:00 a.m. | 2:45 p.m. |
| Saturday (Before Lunch) | 7:00 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. |
| Saturday (After Lunch) | 11:30 a.m. | 2:45 p.m. |
Acceptable Materials
| Leaves | Brush | Garden Trimmings | Other |
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Concrete, rock, shingles, or brick are no longer accepted at the Citizen Convenience Center, but they can be collected curbside for a fee. Visit the Other Waste page for more details.
Helpful Links
- Report a missed pickup
- Download the 2026 Garbage and Recycling Calendar
- Download the 2026 Leaves, Brush, Trimmings, and Bulk Calendar
- Visit Hub Utility Billing for billing questions and information about carts, cart sizes, and fees
Forms
- View the Low-Income Refuse and Water Fee Discount Application
- View the Medical Certification for Water Service, Waste Container Assistance, and Alley Plowing Assistance
- View the Cart Sharing Program Application
Ecology Action Center
- Visit www.compostbn.org for information about yard waste and community composting
- Visit www.recyclebn.org to view materials accepted for recycling, information on the Drop Box Recycling Program, and a web version of Recycle Coach, which provides detailed information about the Solid Waste Program and has a searchable database of materials
