Urbana’s U-Cycle program begins new contract with GFL Environmental

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The City of Urbana’s U-Cycle program begins a new recycling contract with GFL Environmental on Tuesday, April 1.

New changes will be occurring for curbside residents.

• A new U-Cycle truck will use a mechanical arm to pick up recycling curbside. Please ensure no vehicles or obstructions are blocking the U-Cart and provide a four-foot clearance so the truck can empty the cart.  Place the cart curbside front facing toward the street for collection.
• Residents using small open top recycling bins will have the bins emptied using a separate truck. The City encourages residents to replace the open top bin with a U-Cart to prevent wind-blown litter and keep recyclables dry. Residents can request a free U-Cart online or by calling U-Cycle.
• U-Cycle will no longer accept plastic bags in the recycling program. Please review the updated brochure online.
• Recycling must be set curbside the NIGHT BEFORE your U-Cycle collection day to ensure collection.

Please direct questions to U-Cycle at 217-384-2302.