Yard Waste Disposal & Pickup Information
The City of Quincy contracts with Evans Recycling to provide the following yard waste services:
-Yard Waste Disposal Site
-Curbside Yard Waste Pickup
Yard Waste Disposal Site
Location: 711 West Radio Road, Quincy, IL
The site is generally open from early spring through late fall, depending on weather conditions.
Holiday Closures
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours
(Early Spring – Late Fall)
Monday–Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Winter Hours
November 1 – November 30
- Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
December 1 – December 12
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Residential yard waste pickup ends December 12th.
Entry Requirements
City of Quincy property owners must show proof of address when entering the site.
Directions to the Site
- Travel south on Gardner Expressway
- Turn right onto Radio Road
- Follow Radio Road, then turn right into Evans Recycling
Contact Information
Evans Recycling: 217-228-1432
Curbside Yard Waste Pickup
Curbside yard waste is collected weekly, on the same day as regular garbage collection. Pickup does occur on holidays.
- First day for 2026: To be determined (typically mid-March)
- Final day for 2025: Friday, December 12th
How to Prepare Yard Waste
Trash, garbage, or recyclables must NOT be placed in yard waste bags.
1. Bundled Branches
- Branches and sticks tied into bundles
- Max size: 2" diameter and 4' length
2. Biodegradable Paper Bags
- Leaves, grass, small branches, and sticks allowed
- No plastic bags permitted
- Max weight: 40 lbs
3. Marked Reusable Containers
- Outdoor garbage cans or reusable containers allowed
- Must display a 2-inch contrasting stripe placed 12 inches from the top
- 55-gallon drums are not allowed
Additional Information
Wood Chips
- $5 per loaded scoop (fills a short-bed pickup)
- Free if self-loaded
- No residency requirement