Recycling and Trash Changes Effective April 1, 2024 Recycling and Trash FAQ's
New Refuse Rates Effective October 2023
Residential: $30.00
Businesses without a permanent dumpster: $46.00
Click link below for updated dumpster rates.
October 2023 Dumpster Rates
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 $46.00 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
- 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
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 | $210.00 |
| 4 Yard | $162.00 | $228.00 | $365.00 |
| 6 Yard | $216.00 | $291.00 | $395.00 |
| 8 Yard | $250.00 | $387.00 | $567.00 |
| Business Container Service (Compacted) | |||
| 2 Yard Comp. | $129.00 | $173.00 | $260.00 |
| 4 Yard Comp | $160.00 | $310.00 | $440.00 |
| 6 Yard Container | $201.00 | $401.00 | $657.00 |
| 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 $90.00
6yd $105.00
8yd $120.00
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
| Size | Per Empty | Delivery Fee | RENTAL FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard (5x8x4.5 deep) | $75.53 per ton | $323.70 | $17.26 |
| 20 Yard (22x8x6 deep) | $75.53 per ton | $323.70 | $17.26 |
| 40 Yard (22x8x8 deep) | $75.53 per ton | $323.70 | $17.26 |
