General Info

The Solid Waste Division of the public services department of the City of Pekin, Ill., provides waste management services. It specializes in the recycling of a variety of products, such as newspapers, food and beverage cans, soda containers and cereal boxes. Additionally, it specializes in recycling yard waste materials. The Solid Waste Division has 35- and 95-gallon containers for the collection of garbage. The City of Pekin also operates a range of other departments, such as fire, police, public works, and community and economic development. Its public works department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the city s streets and water systems.