Illinois Valley Waste Services is a leading provider of solid waste services including collection, transfer, disposal, landfill and recycling. Illinois Valley Waste Services was founded in May 1994 and today has become one of the largest solid waste service companies in Illinois. Services provided include:
· Collection of residential waste
· Transportation of commercial and industrial waste to transfer station
· Disposal or recycling venue separation and recycling of certain waste streams
· Final disposal of waste via landfill or incineration

     Collection is the main component in the solid waste industry. Residential, commercial and industrial collection makes up the majority of Illinois Valley Waste Service's revenue. Collection operations across Illinois will meet your waste disposal needs.

     It's not always feasible to transport solid waste directly to a landfill. In these types of situations, transfer stations are used to accept waste from collection vehicles, load it into large trailers, and ship to the final disposal destination. These transfer facilities are a means for us to internalize volumes collected and economically transport the waste to landfills.

     Illinois Valley Waste Services is determined to become the leader in finding alternative destinations for waste other than landfill sites. Just about all material that comes into a yard can be recycled. We sort waste into valuable recoverable materials. Our recycling services include collection from municipal, commercial, industrial and residential customers. Our disposal facilities are designed and operated to meet government regulations, and they utilize the most cost effective and environmentally safe methods used within our industry.

History
     Illinois Valley Waste Services, which was formerly Dean's Disposal,  has a long history of providing quality customer care, beginning in 1950. Laverne Schmitt set up the company as a hauling service, moving freight and packages from the train station to downtown businesses. After they delivered the freight, they removed cardboard and boxes, which gave them the start in the waste hauling business. Laverne’s son Steve started working with his father before he was old enough to drive. He now has over 30 years experience and is the company’s General Manager. Laverne and Steve sold the business to The William Charles Waste Companies of Rockford in October 1999.

     The William Charles Waste Companies is comprised of several locally operated businesses including Northern Illinois Disposal of Amboy, Gill’s Freeport Disposal, Marengo Disposal and Rock River Disposal of Rockford. They also own the Rochelle landfill, Rock River Valley Compost, Winnebago Reclamation and waste transfer stations. They provide waste removal services for the City of Rockford and many other communities in northern Illinois.

     Although The William Charles Waste Companies is a large, diversified company, the transition with the purchase of Dean’s was seamless to our customers. Local operations continued as before. The benefit of the merger with the larger company has helped us to keep our costs as stable as possible in these changing times. Our employees, who reside in many of the communities we service, have seen the benefits of a larger company through payroll and benefit improvements. We have continued to use local suppliers for supply and fuel purchases.

     In January of 2001 G & B Disposal of LaSalle was also purchased by The William Charles Waste Companies and was merged with Dean’s. This extended the service coverage area to include LaSalle, Putnam and Marshall counties.

In July of 2003 the City of Spring Valley was added to our group of customers with the purchase of Abraham Disposal of Spring Valley.

In January of 2004 Illinois Valley Waste Services took over the operation of the Princeton Transfer Station. The Transfer Station is located on 101 Peggy Lane. Click here to be taken to our Transfer Station page.

In October of 2004 Allen’s Disposal of Streator merged with Illinois Valley Waste Services.

In 2005 a name change will occur. All of the companies mentioned above will be encompassed by the name Illinois Valley Waste Services.  Very little will change as far as our customers are concerned. We will still offer the same great services at affordable prices, however, only now with a new name.

 

Services Offered
     Illinois valley Waste Services offers commercial, residential, and industrial waste removal services. From curbside residential garbage pickup to roll off containers for demolition jobs, Dean’s Disposal can fit your needs. Dumpsters for commercial locations are available from 1-½ cubic yards to 8 cubic yards. Compactors are also available for larger industrial and commercial needs. Roll off containers are available in 10, 15, 20 and 30 cubic yards for many uses including remodeling, construction, roofing and house clean out jobs.

Areas of Service – Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam, Marshall, Stark, Henry, Livingston and Lee counties
 

Our Mission

To provide the highest quality waste disposal services while keeping the best interests of our customers, employees and environment a priority.

     To achieve our goals, we adhere to the following business principles:
Treating everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect will result in a level of confidence and a spirit of         partnership that will benefit all. An honest and ethical approach to all our business affairs will benefit everyone. Only through operating practices that are safe, measurable, economical and environmentally sound can we bring long-term benefits to our employees, customers and the communities we serve.

We should be measured not only on our business success, but also on the success of our business relationships and dealings.

 

Employment Opportunities
     Anyone interested in applying for a job must have at least a class B CDL. Applications are available at 1922 Park Ave. West in Princeton.



                                 

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