What Monroe County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 8 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
The Monroe County Recycling Center is behind the Monroe County Annex at 901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo, IL 62298. Checked October 14, 2026 (automated check).
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. Checked October 14, 2026 (automated check).
The facility accepts large items that curbside pickup cannot take from Monroe County residents, including furniture and appliances, plus recyclables. Checked October 14, 2026 (automated check).
Items accepted for free recycling include cardboard; all types of metal and electronics (tower, monitor and keyboard as a set) are free to dump. Checked October 14, 2026 (automated check).
Items charged a fee include TVs, computers or monitors brought alone, mattresses and box springs, and furniture. Checked October 14, 2026 (automated check).
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.