City of Marengo
MDC Environmental Services is proud of service the City of Marengo, offering residential waste management solutions. Explore services like recycling and dumpster rentals. Start your service with MDC Environmental Services today!
Residential Garbage Collection in Marengo
MDC Environmental Services offers dependable residential service. On a daily basis, our trucks are hard at work picking up from the homes and families we serve. For decades we have aimed to provide quality customer service that’s clean, quiet, and respectful of your property.
A senior discount is available where the head of household is 65 years of age or older. Please contact us for details and to apply.
Residential Trash Service
MDC Environmental Services provides Marengo residents with a 95-gallon waste container, specifically designed to accommodate the needs of larger families and households that generate higher volumes of waste. Replacement or additional totes are available for a fee.
Household trash only - no electronics or hazardous materials
95 Gallon Trash Container
2 yard commercial dumpster
3 yard commercial dumpster
4 yard commercial dumpster
6 yard commercial dumpster
8 yard commercial dumpster
Marengo Residential Recycling
MDC recycling service in Marengo is unlimited. Each household is supplied with a 65-gallon recycling toter, specifically designed to handle various recyclable materials efficiently. It is important to note that trash cans are not an acceptable alternative for storing or setting out recycling. Using the designated toter ensures proper collection and processing, supporting the community's commitment to sustainable practices.
Recyclables should be placed loose in the container. They should not be bagged and no plastic bags should be included in the recycling tote. Cardboard should be broken down to 3 ft. x 3 ft. or smaller and bundled if excessive. Do not cram other items into cardboard boxes.
Yard Waste Pickup in Marengo
Yard Waste collection in Marengo takes place from April through early December. Yard waste must be contained in paper bio-degradable bags or a 32 gallon garbage can marked with a large “X”. You are allowed up to 5 bags/cans, any additional bags/cans will require stickers. Stickers may be purchased through the same outlets that sell garbage stickers. Yard waste materials are leaves, grass clippings, weeds, twigs, etc. We cannot accept dirt, sod or large branches. Please contact us with any questions about items that may be considered yard waste.
MDC Environmental Services will provide leaf vacuuming for the Marengo residents each fall. Dates will be announced in September of each year. Leaves must be raked to the curb.
Bulky Items/ White Goods/ E-Waste Collection in Marengo
One bulk item (under 50 pounds) per week will be collected on your regularly scheduled collection day at no charge. Bulk items exceeding 50 pounds will require an additional fee. Additional bulk items can be scheduled for pickup in a given week for $20/per item. Contact us to schedule a collection.
Bulk items include: boxes, barrels, crates, furniture, and similar items that do not fit into a proper container and can be collected/lifted by one driver without assistance. Exceptions include items which are banned from direct disposal into a landfill (appliances, tires, car batteries, TV’s, electronic waste). No construction waste accepted.
Oversized and overweight items will be collected but will require an additional fee. Oversized/overweight items are any single large or extra heavy item that will require the resident to schedule a special pick-up. An example of an oversized item is a piano, hot tub or any item that requires two or more people to lift. A per item fee of will apply for each oversized item. Contact us to schedule a pick up in advance.
White Goods and E-Waste will be collected on a weekly basis with residents calling to schedule a special collection for an additional fee of $35/per white good and $25/per electronic item (TVs larger than 50" are $50). Regardless of size and weight, all appliances/white goods and electronics must be called in for a scheduled pick up and payment must be received in advance.
Call MDC at 815-568-7274 to schedule a collection. Items should not be placed at the curb until the evening before the confirmed scheduled collection.
Your Guide to Smarter Recycling
Want to recycle the right way? Our Recycling Guide at MDC Environmental Services provides everything you need to know about proper recycling practices, accepted materials, and how to make the most of your waste management efforts.
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