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Curbside Garbage

WM provides weekly garbage collection in Rock Island.

WM carts are required for all collection to make service safer and more efficient.

Remember to place carts at curb the night before your service day.

June 1 - September 30 service begins 5 am.
October 1 - May 31 service begins 6 am.

Please remove all containers from the street as soon as possible after collection.


Container Placement at the Street


Place cans:

  • Three (3) feet apart
  • At least three (3) feet from cars, trees, mailboxes, fences
  • Cans as close to the curb as possible


  • Weight Limit 65 Pounds (Overweight containers will not be emptied)
    • Cans, bins, bundles and carts up to 32-gallon size are lifted and emptied by hand. For your safety and the safety of your collectors, please limit each 32-gallon unit to no more than 65 pounds.

    Garbage Container Options -
    Click here


    Extra Garbage


    There is an an additional charge for each extra bag or container (32-gallon, 65 lb. limit) that doesn't fit in your garbage container with the lid closed. If you often have extra garbage, you may want to increase your garbage container size to avoid overflow and extra garbage charges.

    Bulky Items


    Bulky items like mattresses, appliances, console televisions, furniture and building materials can be picked up by special arrangement. Contact
    WM Customer Service or call 877-466-4668.

    Temporary Garbage Services


    Large containers are available for temporary projects such as remodeling and construction. Contact WM Customer Service or 877-466-4668.

    WM Northwest

    Garbage Service is Required


    local ordinance requires all residents to subscribe to garbage and recycling collection in order to maintain public health, prevent public litter, and preserve natural resources.

    Click here to download - Collection Guidelines



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