Illinois Valley Waste Services took over operation of the Princeton Transfer Station at 101 Peggy Lane in January of 2004. To get to the Transfer Station take Backbone Rd west of Princeton 1.25 miles and turn left on Epperson Lane which is just past the ABI Alfalfa building. Cross the tracks and turn left on Peggy Lane.

Individuals may take their household waste, remodeling or construction debris to the Princeton Transfer Station for disposal. The rate is $ .02 per pound ($40 per ton) with a minimum charge of $1.00.

The Transfer Station hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Friday
and 7:00 a.m. – noon on Saturday.

     Loads that are hauled into the Transfer Station must be tarped per the City of Princeton’s requirements. Garbage and debris that is taken to the Transfer Station is reloaded into semi’s daily and taken to a landfill for disposal.

What may not be disposed of at the Transfer Station
     Most types of household refuse and construction debris can be dumped at the Transfer Station with the exception of the following types of items;
The Transfer Station cannot accept hazardous wastes such as petroleum products, liquid paints, acids, batteries, poisons, weed killers, insecticides, etc. Loads containing asbestos cannot be accepted at the Transfer Station. White goods (appliances) may not be placed in landfills. A metal scrapping yard is located one mile from the Transfer Station where you may dispose of metal items. Call our office for phone numbers of metal scrappers. Tires and batteries are also not accepted at the Transfer Station.
Yard waste including branches, grass clippings and leaves cannot be accepted.
Yard waste cannot be mixed with household garbage.
We are unable to remove oil from food preparation or motor vehicles.


If you are unsure if an item that you have can be taken to the landfill please call the Dean’s Transfer Station at 866-875-2293 .