Garbage & Recycling
*Village of Arrowsmith's Water, Garbage, & Recycling are billed together.
The village contracts our garbage and recycling collection services to Republic Services.
- You will be provided with separate carts for garbage and recycling by Republic Services.
- Our curbside garbage collection day is each Monday unless it is a holiday, in which collection will be the next day.
- Recycling should only be put in recycling carts and is collected curbside every other Thursday unless it is a holiday, in which collection will be the next day. (See Community Calendar for Recycling pickup dates.)
- Garbage must be placed in a Republic cart or it will not be picked up.
- For items that will not fit into a Republic cart please contact Republic Services for a bulk pickup.
- To schedule a bulk pickup, you will need to send an email to arrowsmithil@
republicservices.com and provide them with your address, phone number and description of the item to be picked up. - Items must be small enough to be loaded by the driver and cannot include building materials, paints, batteries or electronics.
- Carpeting must be cut into strips and rolled and tied for easy loading by the driver.
- Appliances will be picked up with prior notification.
- If items are too large or have not been broken down into manageable size they will not be picked up
- A residence is allowed two (2) bulk items for collection every two (2) weeks.
- To schedule a bulk pickup, you will need to send an email to arrowsmithil@
- Our contract with Republic Services does not include the collection of building materials, batteries, electronics and any hazardous chemicals or materials.
- See the Recycling Information document below for specifics about proper recycling.
Garbage and recycling fees are included with our customers' monthly water bill. Should you have any questions regarding your water services or garbage please contact our Water Department.
Related Documents
Garbage & Recycling Carts
Contact Info
Republic Services
309-827-8631
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VoA Water Department
309-727-1116
[email protected]
Online Bill Pay Link
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get a new garbage or recycling cart?
To get a new garbage or recycling cart, call Republic Services at 309-827-8631.
How do I get items that are too large for my garbage/recycling cart picked up?
Items too large for your garbage/recycling cart are considered bulk pickup and will not be picked up without prior notification.
To schedule a bulk pickup, send an email to [email protected]. In your email please include:
- your address
- a phone number
- a description of the item you need to have picked up
- Items must be small enough to be loaded by the driver and cannot include building materials, paints, batteries or electronics.
- Carpeting must be cut into strips and rolled and tied for easy loading by the driver.
- If items are too large or have not been broken down into manageable size they will not be picked up.
- Residences are allowed two bulk items for collection every two weeks when Republic collects bulk items in the village.