Central Services

Quincy residents electing to utilize the City of Quincy for residential garbage collection must follow the guidelines listed below:

• All garbage collected by the City of Quincy must be in a bag. Loose garbage will not be collected.
  
  

• All garbage bags must be inside an appropriately-sized container with a tight closing lid.
  

• For Residents Participating in the City of Quincy Garbage Tote Program: Garbage bags placed in City of Quincy Garbage Totes do not need stickers.
  
  
• For Residents Utilizing Garbage Stickers: All garbage bags not being placed in City of Quincy Garbage Totes must have the appropriate number of garbage stickers attached.
  
  
  • Small Garbage Bags (up to 16 gallons) require stickers equal to $1.50 for collection. Residents should place either 2 blue stickers or 1 red sticker on small bags.
  • Large Garbage Bags (over 16 gallons) require stickers equal to $3.00 for collection. Residents should place either 4 blue stickers or 2 red stickers on large bags.
    
    
• Garbage totes/carts must be placed at the edge of the curb or alley (where allowed) at least three feet from other totes, buildings, or objects. Sidewalks must not be blocked.
  
  
• Garbage totes/carts must be in place for collection no later than 6:00 am on collection day. Totes may not be set out prior to 6:00 pm the evening before collection.
  
  
• Garbage totes/carts must be removed from the street or alley no later than 6:00 pm on collection day.
  
  
• Maximum tote/cart weight is 200 pounds.

The following conditions and restrictions apply to materials placed for collection:

• Permitted with Conditions: 
  • Syringes and broken glass should be placed in rigid containers with a tight-fitting lid before being placed in a garbage bag within the garbage tote.
  • Animal waste should be placed in a plastic bag before being placed in a garbage bag within the garbage tote.
    
    
• Not Permitted:
  • Human waste
  • Household hazardous waste
  • Liquid paint
  • Construction/remodeling/demolition materials.

How to Sign up for Garbage Collection

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• 2 small bags of garbage each week = $13.00 per month average   vs.   a city garbage tote = $12.99 per month
• 5 large bags of garbage each month = $15.00 per month    vs.   a city garbage tote = $12.99 per month

Residential Garbage Collection – Solid Waste Division

The Solid Waste Division of Central Services provides garbage collection for residential single-family homes and buildings with four or fewer units. Quincy residents choosing City garbage collection have two options: Garbage Stickers or Garbage Totes.

Garbage Stickers:
Stickers can be purchased at most grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores, and City Hall. Residents using stickers do not need to sign up for collection but must follow certain guidelines. For details, please visit the Garbage Collection section on this website.

Garbage Totes:
Residents who prefer the Garbage Tote program pay a one-time, non-refundable drop-off fee of $60 per tote, plus a monthly collection fee of $12.99 per tote, both billed through the utility bill. Garbage Totes remain City property and cannot be transferred to another resident. Service can be transferred if you move your utility service to a new address—contact the Department of Utilities Billing at 217-228-4580 before moving.

How to Sign Up or Cancel Garbage Tote Service

Contact the Department of Utilities Billing Office at 217-228-4580 to start or stop Garbage Tote service.

Reporting Missing or Damaged Garbage Totes

For missing or damaged totes, contact the Department of Centralized Services/Solid Waste Division at 217-228-4520 or email centralservices@quincyil.gov.

Private Garbage Collection

Residents who prefer not to use City collection must arrange service with a private solid waste hauler. For a list of approved haulers operating in Quincy, please visit the Private Solid Waste Haulers page on this website.

• Yard Waste Disposal Site 
• Curbside Yard Waste Pickup

The Yard Waste Disposal Site, run by Evans Recycling, is located at 711 West Radio Road. The site is generally open from early spring through late fall, depending on weather. The site shall be closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.