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2026 Recycling Calendars Now Available
The 2026 City of Galena recycling magnets are now available at Galena City Hall, 101 Green St. The magnets are free for residents.
Free Yard Waste Pickup Tuesdays in November
GALENA—Now that fall is here and residents are working in their yards, the City of Galena is offering curbside yard waste pick up each Tuesday in November. For pick up, call Galena City Hall at 815-777-1050 before noon on Monday.
Prescribed Burns Planned for Gateway Park
This fall, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation and City of Galena will utilize prescribed fire to manage the prairies and savannas of Galena Gateway Park. Be prepared to see burn crews at various times during the next few weeks. Please note, Gateway Park trails will be closed when burning is actively taking place.
Watch the 45th Annual Galena Halloween Parade
Open Burn Nov. 13-16
Weather and conditions permitting, the City of Galena fall open burn dates are Thursday, Nov. 13-Sunday, Nov. 16. Rain dates are Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Nov. 23.
Galena River Trail and Gateway Park Closings Announced
Sign up for City of Galena’s CodeRED Notification System
The City of Galena recommends all residents register with the CodeRED Emergency Notification System to receive important public messages.
Galena Country launches new weekly online visitor's guide
New for residents and visitors, Galena Country Tourism has launched "This Week in Galena Country," a weekly visitor's guide feature on it's website, visitgalena.org. The new feature is accessible by scanning the QR code or clicking here.
Benches available for sponsorship
Honor or remember a loved one, a family or a pet by sponsoring a bench. The City of Galena has benches available for sponsorship at Rec Park and Green Street Plaza.
