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1. When is yard waste collected?

View the Sanitation Department's Yard Waste Collection Schedule.

2. How much does the trash pickup service cost?

Basic service is $20 per month, which includes the weekly collection of refuse, recycling, and yard waste. The cost for residents who are 65 years of age or older is $15. A photo ID is required when applying for the discounted cost.

3. What about large item(s) pick up?

The city offers a large item pick up on a daily basis, by reservation, for a minimum fee of $65 for one load, $90 for two loads, and $120 for 3 loads. To arrange for a pick up, call the Sanitation Administration office at 618-233-6816 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All building materials must be cut and bundled in 4 foot lengths or less with twine, string, or rope. 

The following items will not be picked up for a large item pick up: Concrete, bricks, shingles, tires, appliances, electronics, paint or other hazardous wastes, batteries, yard waste, or Waste Management bags filled with items.

4. What is the billing cycle for the services?

Fees are billed along with the sewer bill on a monthly basis.