HOW IT WORKS
The City of Sterling’s Solid Waste Collection Program
will be changing to an automated curbside cart trash and recycling
collection program.
Allied Waste will begin delivering your new carts in
early July. Carts will be delivered to your residence and will easily
roll for your convenience.
Solid Green carts are for household trash only.No
paint, chemicals, motor oil or other household hazardous waste,
construction materials, dirt, rocks, auto parts, major appliances, hot
ashes, or coals.
Please bag your trash before placing it in the container
to reduce litter, keep containers clean and prevent spilling.
The recycling cart will be green and have a gray lid.
The lid will list items that are recyclable (and non-recyclable).
All carts must be set out curbside or alley (same place you currently
set out trash), if accessible, by 6:00 a.m. on your regularly
scheduled pickup day.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Set your automated cart at curbside or in the alley at your
regular point of collection, handle facing your home. Containers must be
at least three feet away from other containers, parked cars, lamp posts,
fences, trees, mailbox post, and away from overhead wires or any other
structures so that the automated collection truck can pick up your
container. Waste will only be collected when placed in the appropriate
cart or bags that display the appropriate sticker/tag. Bags unable to
fit in your new cart must have a sticker attached to the bag. Do not
place extra bags on top of cart. Allow 3 feet on either side of cart.
BULK ITEMS
Bulk items such as chairs, couches, stoves, washers, dryers,
etc and larger household items that are too big for your cart require
stickers that can be purchased at the vendors listed in this brochure.
Stickers are $1.50.
WHITE GOODS/STICKERS
Items containing Freon such as refrigerators, freezers,
dehumidifiers and air conditioners also require stickers. Stickers can
be purchased for $20.00. Tip: Many time merchants will remove
your old appliance when you purchase a new one.
REMEMBER
- Your current collection day will not change.
- Any overflow waste must have the appropriate sticker.
- Please allow 3 feet of space on either side of your cart.
- Use existing brown carts for yard waste only –No trash!
- Do not set extra bags on your cart lid
- Do not overflow your cart. The system works best if the lid is
completely closed.
- Do not put hot coals, ashes, or lit cigarettes in automated
containers.Place your carts for service by 6:00 am.
- Additional carts can be rented for $3.00 per month. Please call
Allied Waste for more details.
- 95 gallon yard waste carts may be purchased for $60.00 each.
- If you move, do not take the cart with you. The cart is registered
to the address. Please call customer service at 815-625-1000.
- To report theft or damage of your cart please call customer
service. If a replacement cart is necessary, you may be charged a
replacement fee.
- To purchase Bag Tags/Bulk Waste Stickers
and White Good Stickers please visit the following participating
retailers:
- Krogers-2301 Locust
- Wal-Mart-Sterling/Rock Falls
- County Market-210 W 3rdSt.
- Mobil –Polo Rd
- Walgreens-2506 E. Lincolnway
- K-Mart-E Lincolnway
- BP-2218 E.Lincolnway
- Citgo 602 Locust St
- Frary Lumber 2707 W 4thSt
