Service is offset by one day when the observed holiday falls on a service day.
Home Trash Service in Galesburg, IL
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Galesburg has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service Information
Collection of solid waste is limited to contents of the cart plus up to two additional containers 33-gallon capacity or less, weighing 50 pounds or less per additional container.
Service Schedule
Weekly pickup.
Container Setout Instructions
Place cart near street as close to curb as possible by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep cart at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
Set Up New Residential Service
Call WM at 309-343-0256 or City Hall at 309-345-3619.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your cart — the lid must close tightly. No overflow allowed.
Acceptable & Non-Acceptable Materials
Acceptable items include household trash like chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, & textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction/demolition waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
To get started with a container repair or replacement, read: How do I replace a missing or damaged trash/recycling can?
Report a Missed Pickup
You can report a missed service in My WM:
- Click Search Again, enter your address, and click Verify.
- If eligible, click Report Missed Pickup under "Next Pickup".
For additional assistance, please visit our support article. Click the Request Help button if you wish to connect with an agent.
Request an Additional Container
Visit our support article and click the Request Help button to get connected with an agent.
3 Rules to Help You Recycle Right
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling.
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables.
Local Waste Management Services
Communities across North America trust WM for residential waste and recycling services.
At WM, we take the utmost care in everything we do — from collecting your trash and recycling on time to defining the future of sustainable waste management. WM is more than your waste services provider. We're your neighbors — proudly serving our community while taking care of our planet.
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