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Solid Waste Division

Fall cleanup period begins Monday, October 4, 2010.

Weekly yard waste collection (including yard waste bags) will begin Monday, October 4, 2010. This date is one month earlier than the original program date of November 1, 2010.  For all other rules regarding the Fall Cleanup Period, please see the ‘2010 Yard Waste Program Guidelines’ pdf at the bottom of this page.

Responsible for residential solid waste collection throughout the entire City of Danville on a weekly basis. This system operates five days a week regardless of weather conditions and/or holidays. Currently includes in excess of 12,500 stops per week.  The Solid Waste Division is also responsible for sweeping the 185 miles of streets the City maintains.  

Responsible for servicing dumpsters at all City facilities and others with connection to City such as Palmer Arena, Humane Society, Housing Authority and other contract groups. Service 39 dumpsters weekly.

Provide a separate yard waste collection program for all customers throughout the City. This program is also operated on a weekly basis, Usually April through December. This material is delivered to a separate site.

Performs a weekly appliance pickup with the assistance of other Departmental personnel. The typical Friday has more than 30 scheduled stops. Items with compressors require a $10.00 payment prior to scheduling.

Operation of a Yard Waste Processing Facility. This site accepts all yard waste collected by the City, private haulers, residents and other sources throughout the area. These materials are processed into mulch, compost, firewood and other products suitable for resale. The processed materials can be purchased for pickup or delivery.

Assist with neighborhood cleanups and other efforts intended to improve the appearance of our City.

Quick Facts and Answers

There are approximately 12,800 stops included in the weekly routes.

Currently, fully automated trucks operate on three separate routes each day for a total of 15 collection routes. A general map of the daily routes is attached.

Solid Waste trucks are designed for fully automated, side loading pickup and they are operated by one worker.  Each truck has a 28 cubic yard capacity.

The fleet consists of 4 fully automated units, 3 rear loading semi-automated units.  Fully automated units are used for solid waste pickup.  The 3 remaining semi-automated units are used for yard waste pickup, with one remaining as a reserve.

Each truck collects an average of 9 - 10 tons of refuse each day.

Why didn't they take my garbage?

It is our goal to remove all the material every day. However, containers and/or bags weighing more than 50 pounds, other than City toters, are too heavy to dump. All refuse is required by ordinance to be placed in a bag and in a your toter. We continue to work with residents on this issue. Larger items must be manageable and we recommend they contact 431-2288 for instructions on any special items. If materials are left behind, a notice placed on the container or house door should indicate the reason. You may call the above number with questions.

Toter Guidelines

ALL trash is required to be bagged and placed inside of the toters. Your Toter needs to face the street and be at least 2 feet away from any obstacle, and at least 4 feet away from any mailbox. Your toter MUST be stored inside a garage, shed, or outdoors near a structure in the side or back yard and returned to that location no later than midnight of the collection day. Trash is NOT allowed to be set outside of the toter.