Garbage Collection

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

 

 

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