Genevans to pay more to ditch refuse, yard waste

Geneva residents will pay 13 cents more per refuse/yard waste sticker starting Tuesday, July 1, but they may continue to use any previously purchased yellow Advanced Disposal stickers without penalty.

Sticker prices will increase from $2.85 to $2.98 next month. A refuse/yard waste sticker must be affixed to each garbage can/bag, yard waste bag or garbage item set out at the curb for collection.

The price of a 20-gallon garbage bag will rise eight cents from $1.85 to $1.93 on July 1. The monthly rental fees for refuse toters will increase less than $1 for the following sizes:

35-gallon toter: $19 to $19.86

65-gallon toter: $20 to $20.90

95-gallon toter: $21 to $21.95

Residents who use the 20-gallon garbage bags or rent a refuse toter do not have to attach a yellow garbage sticker.

Garbage stickers and bags can be purchased at city hall, 22 S. First St.; the city's finance office, 15 S. First St.; and select business locations. A full list can be found on the city's website at geneva.il.us.

For more information about the city's garbage and recycling program, visit the city's website or call the Geneva Public Works Department at (630) 232-1501 or Advanced Disposal customer service at (630) 587-8282.