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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1309 Mill Street
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Telephone: (309) 732-2200
Fax: (309) 732-2380
E-mail: pubworksmail@rigov.org
Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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AUTOMATED REFUSE COLLECTION RULES
All refuse must be placed in refuse carts provided by the City of Rock Island.
The City will provide each dwelling unit with one refuse cart at no charge. The customer may select the cart size (large 96-gallon or small 48-gallon). Additional refuse carts may be rented from the City at the cost of $40 per year.
The refuse carts are owned and maintained by the City. The Public Works Department will replace stolen refuse carts and repair or replace refuse carts damaged through normal activities. The customer will be charged for the repair or replacement of refuse carts damaged due to customer negligence or abuse.
Refuse carts must be placed at the designated collection point no later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day. Refuse carts must not be placed at the designated collection point earlier than 8:00 p.m. the day prior to collection and they must be returned to the storage area no later than 12:00 noon the day after collection.
The total weight of the refuse cart and refuse must not exceed the maximum weight shown on the refuse cart lid.
- If you are using more than one refuse cart, leave a gap of at least three feet between them.
- Place refuse carts one foot from the curb or alley and at least three feet from any obstacle such as a parked vehicle, utility pole, or mailbox.
- Place refuse carts with the wheels and handle towards your home.
- Refuse lids must be closed.
- Refuse that could damage the refuse cart, refuse truck, or that is prohibited for disposal in the landfill must not be placed in refuse carts. Some examples of materials that cannot be placed in a refuse cart are…
- rock, concrete, asphalt
- hazardous waste (such as paint, cleaning supplies, pesticides)
flammable liquids
- hot ashes or coals
- yardwaste
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