Bulky Waste

Bulky waste refers to large items that cannot fit into your garbage cart. Bulky waste is collected each week on your regular garbage collection day.

Collection Instructions

Flatten large cardboard boxes; do NOT place between carts
Do not place items weighing more than 500 lbs. at the curb. A private waste collection contractor should be contacted for larger amounts
Place items placed loose at the curb and not in a box or non-Town garbage cart/can
Place bulky waste curbside after 6 p.m. the day prior to collection or before 6 a.m. on your regular collection day
Place bulky waste lengthwise or parallel to the street on sloped right of ways. This helps the operator pick up the items with little or no damage to the right of way
Place bulky waste in one organized pile (not separate piles), stacking to reduce wind disturbance

NOTE: Contact us when disposing glass and/or mirrors. A scheduled 'Hand Pickup' may be required.

Bags of garbage - place them in a Town-issued garbage cart
Waste totaling more than 500 lbs. - get a commercial dumpster; waste from work done by contractors should be hauled away by the contractor
Electronics - state law requires certain electronics be recycled (i.e televisions, stereos, computer equipment); see the Electronics Recycling page for a complete list
Landscape Waste - set out leaves and plant clippings separately; see Landscape Waste Collection for guidelines
Brush - set sticks, branches and bush clippings in their own pile.

Refrigerators and freezers - please remove the door(s)
Dehumidifiers
Furniture
Carpet/carpet pads (place parallel to the curb)
Old garbage and waste cans will be collected if you call the office first - (309) 454-9571
Mattresses
Boards (please remove nails or place the points down for safety)

Property owners must rent a commercial dumpster from a private firm when they: