Pay a visit to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Recycle City to learn about recycling.
The Illinois EPA occasionally sponsors tire collection days. For a listing of collection sites and dates, visit their website.
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana have created guides to local recycling or disposal sites. You may also visit the website Earth911 to find other recycling centers.
Occasionally, the Environmental Protection Agency will sponsor a hazardous waste collection day. This is usually done in conjunction with the Public Works department at the City of Champaign or the City of Urbana. Be on the lookout for newspaper notices, television ads or billboards advertising a collection day. You can also check the EPA's website for collection sites and dates.