The City of Bloomington solid waste cart fee includes garbage collection each week, brush and recycle collection on alternating weeks, and bulk waste collection twice per year (spring and fall). The fee also includes usage of the Citizen Convenience Center, where Solid Waste Program users can drop off items free of charge.
All participants in the Solid Waste Program must use a cart for regularly-scheduled garbage and recycle pickups. Additional fees apply for switching from a small cart to a large cart or for placing additional bags (under 35 pounds) on the curb that will not fit inside the provided container. All residential properties that participate in the Solid Waste Program should have a cart. However, if you would like to order a cart, please contact Public Works at 309-434-2220. All solid waste fees are included in the monthly utility bill.
Effective and beginning May 1, 2024, the refuse fees shall be increased annually on May 1 of each year by CPI-WST (Water, Sewer, and Trash Collection), based on an average of the previous calendar year, or similar index if CPI-WST is not available.
| EFFECTIVE DATE |
35 GAL &
LOW INCOME FEE |
65 gal |
95 GAL |
BULK WASTE
bucket |
garbage bag
stickers |
SMALL TO LARGE
CART FEE |
| May 1, 2023 |
$18.54 |
$28.98 |
$33.62 |
$25.00 |
$3.00 |
$30.00 |
| May 1, 2024 |
$19.34 |
$30.23 |
$35.07 |
$25.00 |
$3.00 |
$30.00 |
| May 1, 2025 |
$20.07 |
$31.36 |
$36.39 |
$25.00 |
$3.00 |
$30.00 |
Low Income Fee
Monthly Fee (Effective May 1, 2025): $20.07 per month
The City offers a discounted rate for refuse collection based on an individual’s income. This is found in City Code Chapter 21, Section 301.8. The qualifying criteria for this discount is based on the federal poverty guidelines as provided in the Federal Register issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services each year. In order to receive the discount, an individual or household must provide proof of income that is below the federal poverty guidelines. Applicants and/or co-applicants must submit the Low Income Fee Application and proof of the last 30 days of income (see application), with social security number removed or redacted.
Carts, Cart Sizes, and Cart Fees
All Solid Waste Program users should have a garbage cart and a recycling cart with a monthly fee. Click here to view the Utility Fees web page more information on cart sizes and fees.
For any of the following, please call Public Works at 309-434-2220:
- Repair or replacement of garbage or recycling cart(s)
- Additional carts(s)
- Upsize/downsize cart(s)
35 Gallon Cart
Monthly Fee: $20.07 per month
These carts are about the size of a typical garbage can, which holds about three tall kitchen (13 gallon) trash bags.
65 Gallon Cart
Monthly Fee: $31.36 per month
These carts are about the size of two typical garbage cans, which holds about six tall kitchen (13 gallon) trash bags.
95 Gallon Cart
Monthly Fee: $36.39 per month
These carts hold about ten tall kitchen (13 gallon) trash bags.
Bulk Waste Collection Fees
Additional charges apply for curbside pickup of bulk waste outside of the spring and fall collection periods. Once the deadline has passed, users will have to use the Citizen Convenience Center or pay for curbside collection. The fee for curbside collection outside of the regular collection period is $25 per bucket load (about 2.5 cubic yards). For more information,
please click here to visit the Solid Waste page.
Additional Garbage Bag Sticker Fee
Residents can purchase stickers to be placed on additional bags that do not fit in the provided container, so long as the bags are not more than 35 pounds. The stickers cost $3.00 each. The stickers are designed to accommodate households on those occasions when they dispose of more trash than usual – during holidays, for example. Stickers do not replace carts. All users will be assigned a cart and charged a monthly fee. The stickers may be purchased on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Hub located at the Government Center, 115 E. Washington Street, Suite 103.
