Bulk item drop off

About this event

The City of Alton and Republic Services are partnering on a bulk/large item drop-off day in Alton. This event allows residents to dispose of large items at no charge.

The drop-off drive will be at the former landfill on Alby Street across from the VFW.

Items that will be accepted include mattresses, furniture, bulky items that don’t fit in your trash cart, carpet (cut into 4-ft lengths).

There will also be an E-Waste recycling drive, provided by CJD E-Cycling, on site, so you may bring electronics for recycling.

CJD E-Cycling will be accepting Tubed TVs starting at $5 up to $25 depending on size of the TV. You may contact CJD E-Cycling at 618-659-9006.

Items that will NOT be accepted include concrete, shingles, construction debris, loose trash, trash in bags and cardboard boxes, tires, and other household hazardous materials.

This event is open to Alton residents only; participants must present a valid driver’s license or other form of photo identification showing address. Only one trip per address is allowed. No trailers, stake-bed trucks, or box trucks are permitted. Waste must be below the top of the truck for standard pickup trucks.

“This is an excellent opportunity for our residents to dispose of any bulk items they may have,” said Mayor Brant Walker. “The City of Alton and Republic Service realize that we need a way for residents to dispose of bulk items and we hope that residents will take advantage of this free service.”

Any questions should be directed to the Alton Public Works Department at 463-3530.

Items included in Bulk Drop-Off:

1.Furniture

2.Couches, chairs, dressers, tables, bookshelves, desks, headboards, etc.

3.Mattress sets

4.Large carpets (cut into bundles no longer than 4ft in length and not to exceed 50lbs. Must be tied with string/twine.)

5.Glass portions of doors, windows, etc. NOTE: These must be broken and placed into a small box marked “glass.”

6.All nails/staples or anything sharp that is exposed must be removed to prevent injury to you and the collector.

6.Basketball sets/poles: NOTE: These must be broken down/cut into 4ft. sections and no larger than 3” in diameter.

Items not included in Bulk Pickup:

1.Samsung Home Appliances

2.Construction debris of any kind

3.Shingles, drywall, vinyl siding, molding/trim, fencing, kitchen cabinets, etc.

4.Loose trash or trash in cardboard boxes.

5.Basketball sets/poles, unless they are broken down into 4ft. sections and no larger than 3” in diameter.

6.Concrete.

7.Tires.

8.Lead/oil based paint, varnish.

9.Batteries.

10.Yard waste.

11.Fluorescent light bulbs.

12.Any other items not listed identified as hazardous waste.

13.Electronic Waste – due to IL state law, electronics cannot be disposed of in a landfill and therefore cannot be placed at the curb for pickup. This includes televisions, computer monitors/accessories, DVD/VCR players, as well as several other items. For a complete list of banned items, and where to properly dispose of these items, contact Republic Services.