Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Edwardsville
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route. You can determine your specific collection day by using the Republic Services address lookup calendar on the city website.
Recycling
Recycling is picked up every other week on your assigned regular trash day according to the Route A or Route B schedule.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly year-round on the same day as your regular trash collection.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash, sewer, and water services are billed together on a bimonthly schedule through the City of Edwardsville Finance Department.
Billing Cycle
Bimonthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person, Drop Box
Provided by Republic Services (Typically Blue) Bin (Trash)
Use the automated collection cart provided by Republic Services. All trash must fit inside the cart with the lid closed. Place at the curb on your scheduled service day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Soiled paper packaging
Provided by Republic Services (Typically Blue with Light Blue Lid) Bin (Recycling)
Collected bi-weekly based on Route A or Route B schedules. Items must be placed loosely in the cart. Do not bag your recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (clear, green, brown)
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paper
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Mirrors and ceramics
- ✕Aerosol cans
Yard Waste Bin
Year-round collection. Use paper yard waste bags or personal 35-gallon cans marked with a large red 'X'. Max 50 lbs per container. Brush must be bundled with twine and be max 4 feet in length and 2 feet wide.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs
- ✓Bundled brush (under 3 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Up to four (4) scheduled pickups per calendar year
Placement
Do not place bulk items at the curb until you have called Republic Services and received a confirmed pickup date.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronics and E-Waste
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Tires
The four scheduled pickups per year are completely free for Edwardsville residents. For any excess items beyond those four collections, contact Republic Services for pricing.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If the holiday falls on a Monday through Friday, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard trash and recycling.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no disruption to your standard weekday pickup schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - FebruaryUnlike many Illinois municipalities, Edwardsville offers year-round yard waste collection. You can continue to put out yard waste in bags or red 'X' marked cans during the winter months on your regular trash day.
Post-Holiday
JanuaryFollowing the holidays, the city provides designated Christmas tree drop-off locations. Ensure all decorations, lights, and plastic tree bags are completely removed before recycling your tree.
Year-Round
First Saturday & Third Friday MonthlyMadison County sponsors Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events on the first Saturday and third Friday of every month. Appointments are required; email [email protected] to register.
Local Tips & Community Info
Comprehensive Waste and Recycling Services via Republic Services
In Edwardsville, residential sanitation needs are seamlessly managed through a partnership with Republic Services. The city guarantees weekly pickup for standard household garbage and yard debris, while recyclables are collected every other week. To ensure a smooth process, residents must roll their carts to the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their specific neighborhood collection day. It is mandatory to keep all refuse securely bagged inside the container with the lid fully closed to prevent windblown litter. Drivers rely on automated trucks, so please leave a minimum three-foot clearance between your carts, mailboxes, parked vehicles, and any other street obstacles.
Bi-Weekly Recycling and Daily Prep Rules
Diverting usable materials from local landfills is heavily encouraged across Edwardsville. The bi-weekly recycling schedule operates on either a Route A or Route B timeline, which can be easily verified using the interactive map on the city's official website. Acceptable items include clean cardboard, office paper, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics. All recyclables should be placed loosely into the bin without using plastic grocery sacks, as soft plastics jam the sorting facility's machinery. Items like styrofoam, greasy pizza boxes, and tangling cords are strictly prohibited and must go into the regular garbage.
Managing Year-Round Yard Debris
Edwardsville offers a highly convenient, year-round landscape waste program to help you maintain a pristine lawn. Yard debris is retrieved on the exact same day as your weekly trash service. Homeowners are required to pack grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs into standard brown kraft paper bags. Alternatively, you may utilize a personal trash can (35 gallons or smaller), provided it is clearly marked with a large red 'X' so the collection crew can instantly identify it as organic material. Absolutely no plastic bags or heavy rocks should ever be mixed into your yard waste piles.
Special Guidelines for Large Items and Electronics
Disposing of bulky furniture or broken appliances requires a little extra coordination. Every residential household in Edwardsville is entitled to four free large-item pickups per calendar year. However, you cannot simply drag a couch to the curb; you must explicitly call Republic Services at 618-656-6883 to book the pickup in advance. When it comes to discarded electronics like computer monitors, televisions, or DVD players, state environmental regulations forbid them from entering standard garbage trucks. Instead, residents can safely drop off electronic waste at periodic recycling events hosted by Madison County.
Drop-off Facilities
Madison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Check event flyer for specific locations in Madison County
Materials Accepted
CJD E-Cycling
5257 N State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for putting out my waste carts in Edwardsville?
All trash, recycling, and yard waste containers must be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning.
How many large items can I throw away for free?
Residents are allowed up to four large-item pickups each year at no extra cost. You must call Republic Services ahead of time to schedule the collection date.
Can I use a regular trash can for my yard waste?
Yes, you can use a personal container up to 35 gallons in size, but it must be clearly marked with a large red 'X' so drivers know it contains landscape debris rather than regular garbage.