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Snow Removal: The
village provides snow removal services for the elderly and
handicap citizens. To become eligible for this program, please
contact Mayor Bright's office at (618) 259-7714 or the Municipal
Garage at (618) 259-8069. This service will be provided
after the snow plow crews have cleaned the village streets.
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Snow Route Regulations:
Remove all vehicles off the snow routes when accumulation
exceeds two inches. It is also suggested that all residents
wait until the streets have been cleared of the snow and widened
out before you clean your driveway approaches.
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Drop Off Center:
The
Drop Off Center is open to village residents only. Residents must show proof of address. No commercial dumping is allowed at the Drop Off Center. The Drop Off Center is located at 331 Playground Court (4th & Playground Court behind the Municipal Garage).
Operating Hours are:
- Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:50pm
- Saturday 8am - 11:50pm
- CLOSED on Sundays and Holidays
- Yard CLOSED when no attendant is on duty
The Village of East Alton does NOT routinely pick up bulk items, junk and rubbish not acceptable for garbage pickup. You are responsible to haul these items to the Drop Off Center.
RECYCLING (no charge)
We encourage the use of the Curbside Recycling program. You may, however, continue to bring recyclable items to the Drop Off Center. Items to recycle include:
- Mixed office paper, Newspaper, Junk Mail
- Chipboard (cereal boxes, etc.)
- Magazines & Catalogs
- Cardboard (broke down flat)
- Aluminum & Tin Cans
- Glass bottles (Green, Amber, Clear)
- Plastic Milk, Soda & Water bottles (#1 & #2)
- Colored HDPE (Detergent, Bleach bottles, etc.)
YARD WASTE (no charge)
Biodegradable bags will continue to be picked up curbside or alley side. You may, however, continue to bring yard waste to the Drop Off Center. Residents
may bring leaves to the village garage Monday through Friday
from 8 AM - Noon & 1 PM - 4:50 PM and Saturday from 8 AM- 11:50 AM and place in
the dumpster for yard waste. Yard waste includes:
- Yard raking's (leaves, grass, twigs, NOT TRASH)
- Hedge & Bush trimmings
- Small branches & limbs
- Garden waste (trimmings, dead vegetation)
Call Public Works at 259-8069 regarding larger limbs for removal procedures. NOTE: Tree and landscape contractors must haul off all waste to a proper landfill.
BULK ITEMS. JUNK, RUBBISH (See Fee Schedule)
Items may be brought to the Drop Off Center for disposal:
- Bulk Items (sofa, chairs, refrigerators, washers, dryers, mattresses, etc.)
- General rubbish and junk not suitable for placing out with garbage pickup
NOTE: The Drop Off Center will NOT accept tires, shingles, car parts, concrete, hazardous materials (oil, paint, asbestos, etc.). Debris from work you contracted out will not be accepted. Make sure your contractor knows he/she must remove all waste to a proper landfill. Large renovation projects require you to provide your own dumpster services.
| FEE SCHEDULE |
| Bulk Item (each) |
$5.00 |
| Car, Van, SUV-trunk/cargo area |
$15.00 |
| Pickup Truck |
$40.00 |
| Trailer 8' or less (pickup size) |
$40.00 |
| Trailer over 8' in length |
$75.00 |
Load Tickets must be purchased in the Building & Zoning Code Enforcement Office, 232 Church Street during normal business hours. PHONE: 618-259-1185
SATURDAY ONLY: load tickets may be purchased at Drop Off Center gate.
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LEAF PICK UP PROGRAM:
Bagged leaves will be picked on Monday's from October 1 through
March 31 (weather permitting). Leaves must be in "biodegradable
bags" only. The bags are available at Ace Hardware,
Wal-Mart and other department stores.
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LEAF BURNING REGULATIONS:
Residents can burn leaves on their property, but
the village requests residents not rake leaves onto the streets
or burn them there. Then street department also requests
that residents not rake leaves into the gutters as it causes
blockage in the storm drains when it rains. Leaves can
be burned from October 1 through March 31 from 8am - 5pm.
If using the yard waste
dumpster, please take the leaves out of plastic bags or boxes.
Such containers hinder the yard waste recycling effort.
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ANIMAL CONTROL: Contact the Municipal Garage at (618) 259-8069 for animal related issues, such as stray dogs or cats. Hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday thru Friday, excluding Holidays. After hours, in an emergency, such as a dog bite case, contact the Police Department at (618) 259-6212.
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