Rock Island County Waste Management Agency

Let's talk about yard waste!

Yard waste can be leaves, grass clippings, or brush (branches and twigs)

Most communities in Rock Island County have a subscription-based yard waste program. If you want to learn more about enrolling in your community's program, visit our website and search for your community's name under our communities tab. https://ricwma.org/

If you live in rural Rock Island County, you may bring your yard waste to the compost facility at either landfill in the county. Call for pricing beforehand. 

Quad Cities Landfill - Millennium Waste, Inc.

13606 Knoxville Road

Milan, IL 61264

(309) 787-2303

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - Noon

Upper Rock Island County Landfill

17201 - 20th Avenue N.

East Moline, IL 61244

(309) 496-2396 or (800) 555-1614

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Have you ever recycled an item that you weren't sure was actually recyclable? That is called wish-cycling, and it is more harmful to the environment and puts actual recyclable items in danger. Our website details proper disposal methods for many items. However, if you are still unsure about an item: When in doubt, throw it out!

Have you seen Weikert Iron and Metal Recycling drive through your neighborhood? We have a partnership with Weikert so that they can pick up your old appliances and tires for FREE year-round! To make an appointment, call (877) 934-5378 or go online to https://www.weikertrecycling.net/pick-up-request

LIMIT: Four appliances per household per year.

LIMIT: Ten tires per household per year.

Note: Appliances may also be referred to as White Goods. The appliance does not need to be white in order to be eligible.

Acceptable items: Refrigerators, ranges, water heaters, freezers, air conditioners, humidifiers, stoves, clothes dryers, dehumidifiers, ovens, garbage disposals, dishwashers, water coolers, heat pumps, chillers, furnaces, boilers, and microwave ovens.

Unacceptable items: TVs, handheld appliances, VCRs, business equipment, computers.

For items of this type, please refer to https://ricwma.org/recycling/electronics