Recycling drop-off sites closing in Rock Island County

The Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) has decided to eliminate the recycling drop-off sites in the county due to budget cuts. The containers at the four current drop-off sites, hosted by East Moline, Milan, Moline and Rock Island, will be permanently removed on September 30, 2021.

The Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) has decided to eliminate the recycling drop-off sites in the county due to budget cuts.

The containers at the four current drop-off sites, hosted by East Moline, Milan, Moline and Rock Island, will be permanently removed on September 30, 2021.

The decision was made because of a decrease in tipping fees from less solid waste being deposited at the landfills. The tipping fees from the landfills make up a majority of the RICWMA’s income. The decrease in solid waste is largely attributed to the COVID-19 restrictions on businesses.

While the site hosts maintained the sites through staffing and resources, they received a subsidy to help offset the costs. This subsidy was eliminated in July 2020 due to budget constraints, adding to the recent decision to eliminate the drop-off sites.

Even though the drop-off sites will be closed, communities that already offer curb-side recycling will continue that service.

Residents can also utilize the Scott Area Recycling Center located at 5640 Carey Avenue in Davenport.

Republic Services offers curb-side recycling to some rural areas of Rock Island County. Call 563-888-6597 for information about their services.

For more information about the RICWMA, call 309-788-8925 or visit their website.

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