Recycling and Trash FAQ's
New Refuse Rates Effective December 1, 2024
Residential: $30.00
Extra Residential Trash Cart: $6.00
Businesses without a permanent dumpster: $48.00
Commercial Recycle Cart: $24.00
REFUSE COLLECTION
Refuse service is contracted by the City of Highland to Republic Services
REPUBLIC SERVICES HOLIDAYS OBSERVED
To ensure pickup, refuse must be placed out before 6:00 a.m.
The residential refuse rate is $30.00 per month, and included in the monthly utility bill. There are no prorated bills for trash service.
The rate for businesses without a permanent dumpster is $48.00 per month (95 gallon trash cart).
Refuse Guidelines
- All trash and recycle items must be placed in a Republic Services cart.
- Trash Carts have a black lid and Recycle carts have a blue lid.
- Yard waste must be no larger than 2 inches in diameter and no longer than 2 feet in bundles.
- All yard waste may be placed in a can with a red X or a Kraft paper bag. Yard waste is limited to 8 bags or cans per week. Weight limit of each container cannot exceed 50 lbs.
- Bulk Item Collection-call Republic Services customer service 618-656-6883 to arrange pickup.
- All Recycle items must be placed in the Republic Services recycle cart with a blue lid.
- Recycling List
- Electronic Waste Recycling Events
- 2025 Recycling Schedule
Residential Trash is removed per the following scheduled days per the color coded map:
Trash removal Map
DUMPSTER INFORMATION:
Permanent Containers for Containerized Businesses
Prices Effective December 1, 2024
If more than 3 empties per week are needed, contact City Hall 618-654-9891 (Option 3)
Monthly Charges are listed below and will be included on the dumpster location's utility bill.
| Size | 1 Empty | 2 Empties | 3 Empties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 yard | $108.00 | $153.00 | $220.00 |
| 4 Yard | $169.00 | $258.00 | $381.00 |
| 6 Yard | $226.00 | $350.00 | $413.00 |
| 8 Yard | $261.00 | $404.00 | $593.00 |
| Business Container Service (Compacted) | |||
| 2 Yard Comp. | $135.00 | $173.00 | $260.00 |
| 4 Yard Comp | $168.00 | $324.00 | $440.00 |
| 6 Yard Container | $210.00 | $419.00 | $687.00 |
| 20 Yard Container | $605.00 | $1,220.00 | $2,120.00 |
| 30 Yard Container | $695.00 | $1,425.00 | $1,810.00 |
| 40 Yard Container | $726.00 | $1,719.00 | $2,647.00 |
Container Size Charge per extra empty (Permanent Dumpsters Only)
2yd $75.00
4yd $94.00
6yd $110.00
8yd $126.00
Please contact City Hall to schedule an extra empty during normal business hours.
Temporary Dumpsters Service Call Republic Services
Contact: Republic Customer Service at 618-656-6883 to order a temporary dumpster
These dumpsters can be utilized by residential or business customers and require 4 business day notice before placement and are only serviced Monday - Friday.
Please note that the Contractor will not be held responsible for damage to property for normal placement and removal of dumpsters. Please contact Republic Services at 618-656-6883 to order a temporary dumpster. Charges relating to these services will be billed directly to the customer from Republic Services.
Republic Services Roll Off Dumpster Sizes
Roll Off Dumpster Guidelines
