Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Collinsville
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Collected on your regular trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Optional subscription service collected weekly from April 1 through December 31.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash and recycling services are contracted through Republic Services and billed monthly on your municipal utility bill alongside water and sewer.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, In-Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Qualifying seniors can apply for a Senior Trash Rate discount through the city's Finance Department.
Standard Republic Services Cart (95-gallon or 65-gallon) Bin (Trash)
All trash must be tightly bagged and contained entirely inside the Republic Service cart with the lid completely closed. Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 AM on your service day, placed 5 feet away from other objects.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste and non-recyclable wrappers
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Small broken household items
Blue or Green Republic Services Cart Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry. Do not bag your recyclables; place them loosely inside the cart. Ensure a 5-foot clearance between your recycling cart and your trash cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Newspapers, office paper, and junk mail
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clean plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags or plastic film
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
This is an optional, separately billed service running April 1 - Dec 31. Use biodegradable paper yard waste bags or a clearly marked personal can. Branches must be securely bundled. Never use plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Plant and garden debris
- ✓Small branches and twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two scheduled pickups per year at no cost
Placement
Call 618-656-6883 or email [email protected] to schedule. Place approved items at the curb only after receiving your specific pickup date (usually within 7 days of calling).
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and recliners
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Desks and dressers
- ✓ Standard household furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste or liquid paints
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Electronics and televisions
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
After using your two free annual pickups, additional bulk items cost a minimum of $50, and appliances cost a minimum of $30. These must be prepaid and scheduled through Republic Services.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a designated holiday falls on a weekday on or before your regular pickup day, all collection services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Subscribed yard waste collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule during its active season.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, your standard collection schedule remains unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring to Fall
April - DecemberThe optional yard waste collection program runs from April 1st through December 31st. You must contact Republic Services directly to subscribe and set up independent quarterly billing for this service.
Winter
January - MarchCurbside yard waste collection is suspended during the peak winter months. Any remaining organic debris during this time must be composted privately or taken to a regional organics facility.
Severe Weather
December - FebruaryDuring heavy Midwestern snowstorms, collection routes may be delayed. Keep your carts slightly recessed in your driveway rather than in the street to prevent interference with Collinsville snowplows.
Local Tips & Community Info
Collinsville Curbside Sanitation Guidelines
Living in Collinsville means participating in a community-wide effort to keep the neighborhoods clean and sustainable. The city contracts with Republic Services to execute all weekly residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste operations. Every single-family dwelling is issued standardized wheeled carts for their weekly collection. To ensure you never miss a pickup, all bins must be positioned at the edge of the street or alleyway no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day. Because truck routing can change without notice, relying on the driver to arrive at a specific afternoon hour is a fast track to a missed collection.
Proper Cart Spacing and Positioning
Republic Services operates automated side-loading trucks, which require specific clearances to function safely. Homeowners must leave at least three feet of empty space around every container. This means keeping your trash and recycling bins separated from each other, as well as keeping them away from parked cars, utility poles, and mailboxes. The handles and wheels of the cart should always face your house, ensuring the lid opens toward the street when the mechanical arm tilts it upward.
Making the Most of Your Recycling Bin
Collinsville encourages robust participation in its curbside recycling program. You can toss all approved materials into the same bin without separating paper from plastics. Acceptable items generally include flattened cardboard boxes, clean aluminum cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastic jugs. A critical rule to remember is that recyclables must remain loose. Never pack your recyclables inside a plastic garbage bag, as these film plastics wrap around the axles of the sorting machinery at the recycling center, causing facility shutdowns and driving up local costs.
Managing Heavy and Bulky Waste
When doing a major house cleanout or replacing old furniture, you will likely encounter items that simply cannot fit inside your normal refuse cart. Collinsville residents are typically allowed to place one large, bulky item—such as a desk, a mattress, or a non-appliance piece of furniture—out for collection each week. Any mattress or box spring placed at the curb must be entirely wrapped in plastic. For exceptionally large loads or home renovation debris, you will need to contact Republic Services directly to rent a temporary roll-off dumpster, as construction materials are not covered under basic weekly service.
Seasonal Landscape Debris Rules
As the seasons change in Madison County, yard maintenance generates plenty of organic refuse. Collinsville provides a dedicated yard waste collection season, usually spanning from mid-spring through late autumn. During this timeframe, all grass clippings, leaves, and soft garden materials must be disposed of in biodegradable Kraft paper bags. Plastic landscaping bags will be rejected at the curb. If you are trimming trees, small branches must be securely bundled with natural twine, with no individual branch exceeding four feet in length or a couple of inches in diameter.
Holiday Schedule Interruptions
Like most major haulers, Republic Services observes six primary national holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If one of these specific holidays happens to fall on a weekday that precedes or lands on your normal trash day, your pickup will be postponed by 24 hours. For instance, if a holiday is on Monday, Monday routes are collected on Tuesday, and Friday routes are pushed to Saturday.
Drop-off Facilities
Madison County Recycling Drop-Off (Collinsville Activity Center)
10 Gateway Drive Parking Lot, Collinsville, IL 62234
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What company collects the garbage in Collinsville?
Republic Services is the franchised waste hauler responsible for all residential trash, recycling, and yard waste collection within the city limits of Collinsville.
Are plastic bags allowed in the recycling cart?
Absolutely not. Plastic grocery bags and film plastics jam the sorting equipment. All recyclable materials should be placed loosely into your recycling bin.
How do I get rid of an old couch?
You may place one large furniture item, such as a couch, at the curb per week alongside your normal trash. However, appliances and electronics are strictly excluded from this bulk allowance.