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Garbage & Recycling Guidelines
The Princeton Street & Sanitation Department picks up garbage and recycling from all paying residential addresses each week, Monday through Friday with the exception of city holidays.
To identify which day during the week garbage/recycling pickup is scheduled for your location, please refer to our Garbage/Recycling Pick-Up Schedule & Routes Map.
Details & Restrictions:
- Each residence is allowed a maximum of 2 containers no larger than 45 gallons every week.
- Each container must weigh no greater than 50 lbs.
- Overweight & over-sized containers will not be emptied by city crews, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- City garbage crews do not accept demolition materials, electronics or white goods (ie. stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, etc.)
- Garbage stickers are required for accepted bulk items and extra containers.
- Stickers can be purchased for $2.00 each at City Hall, Neighborhood Ace Hardware, and Sullivan's Foods.
Arrangements for large amounts of garbage may be made by calling the Street & Sanitation Department at 815-872-7331.
How many Garbage Stickers do I need?
| Garbage Item | Tickets Required |
|---|---|
| Extra Garbage container weighing less than 50lbs | 1 Sticker |
| Small Furniture (Table, Bookshelf, wooden chair, etc.) | 1 Sticker |
| Mattress or Box Spring | 2 Stickers |
| Stuffed Furniture | 3 Stickers |
| Small room of Carpet rolled up in 4ft sections | 4 Stickers |
Recycling Information
Recycling may be placed in any container of your choice up to a 45-gallon garbage can with a free recycling emblem mounted on the front. Emblems may be picked up at City Hall, 2 S. Main Street. If you do use a 45- gallon container for recycling, please make sure that you do not accidentally put any garbage in the container.
The drive through recycling center on N Euclid Ave was closed in April 2018 and moved out to 1530 Peggy Lane. Do not dump garbage or electronics here.
What can be recycled?
- Milk, juice, broth, soup & other food & drink cartons
- Aluminum & other metal cans
- Plastic #’s - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7
- Glass bottles & jars – leave lids on
- Newspapers & phonebooks
- Paperboard boxes & corrugated cardboard
- File folders, paper, magazines, catalogs, regular & junk mail
**Items not accepted for recycling:
- Window, plate or mirror glass
- Ceramic & pottery
- Light bulbs
- Drinking glasses
- Styrofoam
- Electronic waste – computers, tv’s, monitors, batteries…
- Pizza boxes
- Medical waste – needles, syringes
- #6 recycling emblem items
- Plastic bags of any type
Due to state laws, electronics can NOT be put into the garbage and must be recycled. Local options include Eagle Enterprises 888-932-2936 in Galva, IL. A complete list of electronics no longer accepted for disposal is available below.
AFTER HOURS *Emergency Phone for Electric, Water & Sewer Services 815-879-8066.
Holiday Garbage/Recycling Schedule
If your regular day is affected by one of the following holidays, please put both garbage and recycling out by 5:30am on the alternate date.
| Date | Holiday | Alternate Date | Mon., February 20, 2023 | Presidents Day | February 21, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Mon., May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day | May 30, 2023 |
| Tue., July 4, 2023 | Independence Day | July 5, 2023 |
| Mon., September 4, 2023 | Labor Day | September 5, 2023 |
| Fri., November 10, 2023 | Veteran's Day | November 13, 2023 |
| Thu., November 23, 2023 | Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2023 |
| Fri., November 24, 2023 | Day after Thanksgiving | November 28, 2023 |
| Fri., December 22, 2023 | Christmas Holiday - 1/2 day | Normal, but early schedule |
| Mon., December 25, 2023 | Christmas Holiday | December 26, 2023 |
| Fri., December 29, 2023 | New Year's Holiday - 1/2 day | Normal, but early schedule |
| Mon., January 1, 2024 | New Year's Holiday | January 2, 2024 |
When are Clean Up Days?
****** NO CLEAN UP DAYS IN 2023******
How do I safely dispose of medical "sharps," such as medical needles or syringes?
Illinois Sharps Legislation
S.B. 793, signed July 20 (Public Act 99-0082) addresses the disposal of "sharps," including hypodermic, intravenous or other medical needles or syringes. The new law bars consumers from disposing of sharps together with other recyclable material intended for a residential or commercial hauler. The law also authorizes state agencies, local units of government and businesses to establish sharps disposal programs.
Visit www.republicsharps.com for more information regarding the proper disposal of medical "sharps".
Can I throw out my old electronics with my weekly garbage?
| Due to Illinois State Law, the following electronics can not be put in the garbage: | |
|---|---|
| Televisions | Monitors |
| Printers | Computers & Tablets |
| Electronic Keyboards | Fax Machines |
| VHS Recorders | iPods/MP3 Players |
| DVD Player/Recorder | Video Game Consoles |
| Small Scale Servers | Scanners |
| Electronic Mice | Digital Converter |
| Cable Receivers | Satellite Receivers |
www.earth911.com is a valuable resource for those seeking assistence with hard to recycle items, including a zipcode based search system to help identify and locate resources and facilities to help properly recycle such items.
The following companies will accept old electronics for recycling or proper disposal:
- Cimco Recycling: accepts some electronics in Ottawa, IL.
- Eagle Enterprises Recycling: accepts all personal electronics free of charge in Galva, IL.
- Kuuaskoski Recycling: accepts electronics, TVs in Peoria, IL.
- Advanced Technology: accepts electronics in Peoria, IL.