New Monthly Trash Rate For Montgomery Homes: August 1

MONTGOMERY, IL - The Village of Montgomery announced a new trash contract with DC Trash effective August 1 which will lower the household trash bill.

The new monthly rate will be $16.47 per household, compared to the current $19.65 per household, according to the Village. Seniors homeowners over age 65 can sign up to receive a 10 percent discount on their monthly trash bill.

In late July, DC Trash will deliver a new 95 gallon trash cart and 65 gallon recycling cart to each home.

If households prefer a different size, they can submit an online form here, or email vompw@ci.montgomery.il.us by July 7.

Available cart sizes are 95 gallon, 65 gallon and 35 gallon. Households can choose the sizes preferred for trash and recycling. The default size is a 95 gallon trash cart and a 65 gallon recycling cart.
All three sizes of carts are on display at the Village hall.
Here are the measurements:
35 gallon--18" wide, 24" deep, 36" high
65 gallon--24" wide, 28" deep, 42" high
95 gallon--27" wide, 35" deep, 45" high

Photo via The Village of Montgomery