Yard Waste
Bag, container, or bundle brush, branches, leaves, and grass clippings according to the 5-foot and 50-pound limits. Clearly mark cans used for yard waste because a separate truck collects these materials.
Resident services
Waste Disposal
Find collection schedules, disposal guidelines, recycling instructions, and billing information.
Collection basics
Refuse Guidelines
Prepare items this way
- Place regular refuse, yard waste, and recycling in bags, cans, carts, or securely tied bundles.
- Bundles must be no longer than 5 feet and weigh less than 50 pounds.
- Put materials out the night before collection whenever possible.
- Call GFL promptly if your collection is missed.
Not accepted in regular collection
- Construction and remodeling debris
- Electronics and appliances
- Wet paint
- Tires and batteries
- Hazardous waste
- Large loose piles
- Sleeper sofas
Regular household refuse is accepted. For a large cleanout or remodeling project, contact GFL about renting a roll-off dumpster.
Special materials
Yard Waste, Recycling & Large Items
Recycling
Place recycling loose in a designated blue recycling cart. Do not use plastic bags. Contact GFL if you need a recycling cart.
Furniture & Bulky Items
Occasional qualifying furniture may be collected, but large piles and sleeper sofas are not accepted. Mattresses and box springs must meet the provider’s size and weight rules.
Request bulky-item serviceCommon questions
Waste Disposal Fee FAQs
Why am I charged for garbage service?
The Village provided waste disposal at a reduced rate for more than 25 years. As disposal costs increased to more than 11% of the total Village budget, the Board of Trustees increased the fee from $10 to $20 per month beginning May 1, 2024.
Isn’t this service paid through property taxes?
The Village receives less than five cents of each property-tax dollar. Slightly more than three cents is legally dedicated to the police pension fund, leaving approximately one cent per dollar for other Village services such as police, Public Works, streets, sidewalks, fire, and emergency services.
Is assistance available for senior citizens?
Residents registered for the senior freeze property-tax exemption with Peoria County pay the reduced waste-disposal fee of $10 per month.