Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for East Moline
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week on your regular trash collection day (available as an opt-in service).
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular trash day from April through November.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash collection and optional recycling charges are billed monthly directly on your City of East Moline utility bill alongside water and sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person (City Hall Water Office or local Jewel-Osco)
Pro Tip / Discount
A monthly discount is available for customers who enroll in Paperless billing and Auto-Pay.
Typically Blue or Green (City/Republic Services-issued tote) Bin (Trash)
All household garbage must be contained within the official Republic Services tote. Place the tote at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. If you need a replacement or additional tote, contact Utility Billing.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small, non-hazardous household items
Blue cart with a lighter lid (City/Republic Services-issued) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is an optional, paid subscription service. All items can be mixed loosely in the cart. Ensure all cans, bottles, and jars are thoroughly rinsed, and break down cardboard boxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard, boxboard, and chipboard
- ✓Office paper, magazines, and newspapers
- ✓Plastic containers #1 through #7
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and steel cans (including empty aerosols)
- ✓Clear, green, and brown glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard (e.g., greasy pizza boxes)
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is collected from April through November on your regular trash day. Use biodegradable paper bags with a $1.50 sticker, or bundle brush with a $1.75 brush tie using jute twine (no wire). Alternatively, residents can subscribe to an annual yard waste cart for a monthly fee.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree branches (max 4 feet long, 4 inches diameter)
- ✓Garden debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Scheduled Wednesdays (Up to 4 times per year)
Placement
After scheduling and attaching the $15 sticker, items must be placed out in a neatly stacked pile at your normal garbage pickup location by 6:00 a.m. on the assigned Wednesday.
Accepted
- ✓ Recliners, couches, and non-metal furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Up to 6 bags or boxes (under 50 lbs each)
- ✓ Carpet rolls (max 4 feet long and under 50 lbs)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions and electronics
- ✕ Tires and appliances (use the free 877 number instead)
- ✕ Construction materials, bricks, or concrete
- ✕ Hazardous waste or green yard waste
Stickers cost $15 and cover two large items plus small, boxed/bagged miscellaneous items up to one truckload. Whole house cleanouts are not permitted. If you exceed 4 pickups in a year, subsequent pickups cost $25.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on or before your scheduled collection day, your garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Friday collections will move to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is only collected from April through November, winter holidays like Christmas and New Year's have no impact on landscape waste routes.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the collection schedule for the work week is generally unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilYard waste collection resumes for the year in April. Take advantage of the first full week of the month, during which all biodegradable yard bags and bundles are collected without the need for prepaid stickers.
Autumn
NovemberNovember is the final month for curbside yard waste collection. Like April, the first full week of November is a sticker-free collection week, designed to help residents easily dispose of heavy autumn leaf drops.
Winter
December to MarchDuring these months, yard waste collection is completely suspended. Be prepared for potential service delays of one day during severe snowstorms or icy conditions, as announced by Republic Services or the East Moline Public Works Department.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Waste Collection with Republic Services
The City of East Moline partners with Republic Services to manage all residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection. Standard service provides households with a dedicated refuse tote for weekly curbside pickups. To ensure you do not miss your collection window, all bins must be placed at the designated collection point by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled day. If you find that your household generates more trash than a single container can hold, you can easily request an additional garbage tote for a small monthly fee of $6.49 by contacting the local Utility Billing office.
Curbside Recycling Guidelines
East Moline encourages sustainable waste management through its convenient curbside recycling program. Homeowners can add a dedicated recycling cart to their Republic Services account for just $4.38 per month. This single-stream container is designed for clean, loose recyclables such as flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics. It is crucial to remember that plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam, and hazardous materials should never be placed in the recycling tote, as they severely disrupt the sorting facility's automated operations.
Scheduling Special Bulky Item Pickups
When it is time to dispose of large household items like mattresses, couches, or rolls of carpeting, East Moline residents must schedule a special bulky item collection. These designated bulk pickups occur specifically on Wednesdays. To utilize this service, you must purchase a $15 bulky item sticker, which covers a waste volume equivalent to a small pickup truck bed. Stickers are conveniently sold at the Water Office located at 915 16th Avenue, as well as the customer service counters at the East Moline Jewel and the Silvis Hy-Vee. Once your sticker is purchased, simply call the city at 309-752-1573 to secure your spot on the upcoming collection route.
Seasonal Yard Waste Requirements
From April through November, Republic Services handles the removal of seasonal yard debris on your regular trash day. Standard yard waste, such as grass clippings and fallen leaves, must be placed in biodegradable Kraft paper bags, with each bag displaying a $1.50 yard waste sticker. If you frequently maintain your landscaping, you may prefer to opt into the voluntary annual yard waste cart subscription, which costs $112.44 per year and eliminates the need for individual bag stickers. Additionally, the city offers a generous grace period during the first full week of April and November, during which yard waste bags are collected entirely sticker-free.
Preparing Tree Branches and Brush
If you are pruning trees or clearing heavy brush, these organic materials can also be collected curbside during the yard waste season. However, they must be properly prepared to ensure worker safety. Branches cannot exceed four feet in length or four inches in diameter. They must be tightly bundled using uncoated string or jute twine, and the entire bundle must weigh less than 50 pounds. Each bundle requires a specialized brush tie, available for $1.75 at the same local retailers that sell standard yard waste stickers.
Reporting Missed Pickups and Route Issues
While the sanitation crews strive for total consistency, severe weather events, holiday schedules, or sudden routing changes can occasionally cause delays. If your neighborhood experiences a missed garbage or recycling pickup, or if you need to report a damaged tote that requires a replacement lid or wheels, you should bypass City Hall and contact Republic Services directly. Their dedicated local customer support team can be reached at 563-823-1360 to resolve routing errors and dispatch a recovery truck to your address if necessary.
Drop-off Facilities
Electronic Demanufacturing Facility (E-Waste Drop-Off)
1048 E. 59th Street, Davenport, IA
Materials Accepted
Waste Commission of Scott County (Hazardous Material Drop-Off)
Call 563-381-1300 for location and scheduling
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put my garbage out in East Moline?
All garbage, recycling, and yard waste must be placed at the designated curbside collection point by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled day to guarantee pickup by Republic Services.
Where can I buy an East Moline bulk item sticker?
The $15 bulky item stickers can be purchased at the East Moline Water Office (915 16th Ave), the East Moline Jewel, and the Silvis Hy-Vee customer service counters.
Is there a free yard waste pickup time in East Moline?
Yes, yard waste stickers are not required on your paper bags during the very first full week of April and the first full week of November.