City of Urbana, Government

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

Tonight, September 9th, Mosquito Spraying!
(weather permitting)

09/08/2026

In observance of Labor Day, curbside recycling collection services provided by Rumpke within the City of Urbana will be delayed by one day during the holiday week.

Rumpke encourages residents to have their recyclables at the curb the night before their scheduled collection day.

-Tuesday curbside recycling service will be moved to Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
-Wednesday curbside recycling service will be moved to Thursday, September 10, 2026.
-Thursday curbside recycling service will be moved to Friday, September 11, 2026.
-Friday curbside recycling service will be moved to Saturday, September 12, 2026.

09/08/2026

Patriot Day – September 11th

Below is the schedule of activities taking place at Freedom Grove on September 11th as our community comes together to remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and those who have continued to serve our country in the years since.

Additionally, Champaign County fire departments will be stationed around the Square at approximately 7:00 a.m. on September 11th as the VFW lowers the flag to half-staff at sunrise in observance of Patriot Day.

We invite you to line the Square with us as we pause to remember, honor, and reflect on that day and the sacrifices made by so many.

09/01/2026

Due to the heat advisory during the week of August 31, 2026, Rumpke has informed the City of Urbana that curbside recycling collections are being adjusted with earlier start times for each collection day. Rumpke reminds customers that trash and recycling should always be placed at the curb in the evening before their scheduled service day. Placing material at the curb the night before scheduled collection helps prevent missed collections when start times are adjusted for weather and traffic conditions.

09/01/2026

SR 55
An ODOT contractor began milling SR 55 today within the City of Urbana. Flaggers are present to control traffic while the grinding of the existing pavement takes place. ODOT states paving of SR 55 will begin later this week, hopefully wrapping up by Friday (9/4). Please use caution and allow for extra time on SR 55 throughout the week.

US 68 South
A separate ODOT contractor plans to begin asphalt repairs on US 68 south of Urbana on Thursday (9/3). In the coming weeks, the contractor will mill and pave US 68 from roughly the Urbana PreK-8 to where US 68 widens into a 4-lane road.

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08/28/2026

Only two dates remaining in 2026 for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal. Call phone number on flyer (419-228-8278) to schedule an appointment.

The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District, which includes Urbana and Champaign County, has released the 2026 schedule for their annual Household Hazardous Waste Program. This program requires residents to call for an appointment, and you must be a resident in either Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby, or Union Counties to participate. There is a minimum fee of $1.00 per pound for all HHW items, $0.50 per fluorescent bulb, and $5.00 per mercury thermometer or thermostat. For more information, please visit: https://www.ncowaste.org/mobile-hhw-collections or view the flyer attached to this post.

08/28/2026

During the workday on Friday, August 28, 2026, the Simon Kenton Trail in Urbana between Miami Street and South Edgewood Avenue will be closed to allow for storm damage cleanup and maintenance work along this section of trail. During the evening hours and over the weekend, this section will be reopened to trail users. If required, this work and related closure will continue next week with daily closures occurring during the workday when crews are actively working on this trail section.

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