Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Moline
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week on your regular trash day, following either the 'White' or 'Maroon' schedule based on your cart lid color.
Yard Waste
Collected on the same day as your regular trash pickup during the seasonal yard waste program (typically late March through mid-December).
Set Out Time
By 6:30 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste and recycling charges are billed monthly directly on your City of Moline municipal utility bill along with water and sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, In-Person, Drop Box
Typically Green or Grey (Moline Public Works Issued) Bin (Trash)
Place your 48- or 96-gallon cart at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on collection day. The lid must be completely closed. Keep 3 feet of clearance around the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste and non-recyclable wrappers
- ✓Alkaline batteries
- ✓Small broken household items
Green with White or Maroon Lid Bin (Recycling)
Single-stream recycling is collected every other week based on your lid color. Break down cardboard to save space and leave labels on rinsed containers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7 (water bottles, milk jugs)
- ✓Aluminum, steel, and bi-metal cans
- ✓Clear and colored glass bottles and jars
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and office paper
- ✓Juice boxes and aseptic cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food-contaminated paper or foil
- ✕Sharp metal lids
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Medical sharps
- ✕Electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
Use 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags with a $2.00 sticker (unless during a sticker-free week), or lease an annual yard waste cart for a $78.96 setup and $100 annual fee.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Garden debris
- ✓Bundled brush and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once Annually (Free) / By Request (Paid)
Placement
Place items in a neatly stacked pile at your regular garbage pickup location by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled morning. Leave at least 3 feet of clearance from your carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Carpet (cut into 3-foot wide sections, rolled and tied)
- ✓ Small toys and dishes (must be boxed or bagged)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions and computers (use Davenport E-waste site)
- ✕ Bricks, concrete, and construction materials
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Appliances and tires (use the separate 1-877-934-5378 hotline)
The first 2.5 cubic yards are free once a year. Extra volume requires a $40 prepayment at the Finance Office or by phone at (309) 524-2070.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an official city holiday falls on a weekday, garbage and recycling collections are typically delayed by one day for the remainder of that week, pushing Friday collections to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
During the active yard waste season, leaf and brush collection strictly follows the same holiday delay schedule as standard garbage pickup.
Always refer to the official City of Moline Collection Calendar for the exact date shifts, as weekend holidays may not impact the weekly routes.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring/Fall
March - April & October - DecemberThe City of Moline offers 'sticker-free' yard waste collection for two weeks in the spring (March 30 - April 10) and for two months in the fall (October 12 - December 11). No $2 stickers are needed on your bags during these windows.
Winter
JanuaryThe City typically operates a post-holiday Christmas Tree Collection program. Real trees must be stripped of all lights, ornaments, and stands, and placed unbagged at the normal collection point.
Summer/Fall
April - NovemberFor very large yard cleanups, Moline residents can take a pickup truck size load of yard waste or refuse directly to the Upper Rock Island County Landfill in East Moline for a deeply discounted rate of $25-$29. Proof of residency is required.
Local Tips & Community Info
Municipal Garbage Collection Protocol
The City of Moline Public Works Department directly manages standard household garbage collection for its residents. Each eligible single-family property is assigned a city-issued wheeled cart, generally in a 65-gallon or 95-gallon size. To guarantee your waste is collected efficiently, carts must be wheeled to the curb or alleyway no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated service day. Moline enforces a strict closed-lid policy, meaning all trash must fit entirely inside the container with the lid resting flat. Overloaded carts or bags placed on the ground next to the container will not be collected by the automated trucks.
Recycling Operations and Spacing Rules
While the city handles standard refuse, curbside recycling in Moline is operated through an external contractor, Midland Davis Corporation. Recycling is collected bi-weekly on the same day as your regular garbage. Proper cart placement is critical for both recycling and trash vehicles. You must leave a minimum gap of three feet between your trash cart, your recycling bin, and any surrounding obstacles such as streetlights, fire hydrants, or parked cars. After the routes are completed, city ordinances require that all containers be removed from the curb and stored neatly near your residence.
Yard Waste Sticker Program
Moline operates a sticker-based landscape waste program that runs annually from the beginning of April through mid-December. If you have grass clippings, weeds, or fallen leaves, they must be placed in 30-gallon biodegradable kraft paper bags. Every single bag requires a pre-purchased Moline yard waste sticker attached to it. Alternatively, residents who generate a significant amount of organic debris can subscribe to a seasonal yard waste cart for a recurring fee. Brush and tree limbs can also be collected without a cart, provided they are tied with twine in bundles no larger than four feet long and two feet in diameter, with a sticker affixed to each bundle.
Special Waste Collection for Bulky Items
Unlike some surrounding municipalities, Moline does not offer a free weekly bulk item pickup. If you need to dispose of large furniture, mattresses, or appliances, you must schedule a 'Special Waste Collection' directly with the Public Works Department. This on-demand service requires prepayment before the truck is dispatched. The cost is calculated based on the volume and type of materials you are discarding. To utilize this service, residents must visit the Moline Municipal Services Center or coordinate payment over the phone during normal business hours.
Holiday Route Interruptions
City collections are paused for specific major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If one of these observed holidays falls during the workweek, all subsequent trash and recycling routes will be delayed by one calendar day, effectively pushing Friday routes to Saturday.
Drop-off Facilities
Scott Area Recycling Center (E-Waste & HHW)
5640 Carey Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807
Materials Accepted
Upper Rock Island County Landfill
17201 20th Avenue North, East Moline, IL 61244
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I purchase Moline yard waste stickers?
Official City of Moline yard waste stickers can be purchased at the Moline Finance Office, the Municipal Services Center, and various local retailers including Hy-Vee, Fareway, and select hardware stores.
What should I do if my garbage cart was skipped this morning?
If you had your cart positioned correctly at the curb by 7:00 a.m. and it was not emptied, please call the Moline Public Works Department at 309-524-2400 within 24 hours to report the missed service.
Are televisions and computers accepted in the special bulk pickup?
No. Electronic waste is banned from Illinois landfills. Moline residents must take e-waste to specialized drop-off events or authorized recycling centers, such as the Scott County Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, for proper disposal.