Godfrey’s Yard Waste Site Drop off Site Program will REOPEN on March 09, 2024

The Village of Godfrey’s yaard waste drop-off location, located at 1433 Stamper Lane, will reopen to Godfrey residents on Saturday, March 9th.  The site will be open and accepting yard waste on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  Located to the west of Glazebrook Park, residents can enter the fenced area where an employee will then verify residency and assist in unloaded the bagged yard waste from the vehicle before proceeding around the circular drive and exiting back onto Stamper Lane.

All yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, foliage, small branches, etc.) must be bagged in brown recyclable yard waste bags found at area hardware stores.  Village of Godfrey yard waste stickers must be applied to each bag.  These stickers are available for purchase for $1.75 at St. Peter’s Hardware in Alton and at Godfrey Village Hall in the Clerk’s office.  There is no limit to the number of bags that can be dropped off.  No unbagged items will be accepted, and limbs cannot exceed 4 inches in diameter and must be broken into smaller pieces in order to fit inside the bags.

At the time of drop-off, individuals will be asked to provide a valid IL driver’s license or state ID showing Godfrey residency.  If the person dropping off is doing so on behalf of a Godfrey resident, they must have a photo of the resident’s driver’s license/state ID AND a utility bill with matching address.

The drop-off site will be monitored via surveillance cameras and an attendant MUST be on duty at the site for drop-off.  If misuse or dumping should occur, this service can be discontinued at any time and no refunds for purchased stickers will be given.  For questions, call Village Hall at 618-466-3324.  See notice below on this page for more information about the yard waste program.

Madison County Upcoming Recycle Events

Madison County had schedule four E-cycling events for 2024 (Click Here to see Flier).   The four dates, all on Saturday, are April 13, 2024, June 15, 2024, September 14, 2024 and October 12, 2024.  Schedule times are in blocks of 15 minutes between 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.   Appointments are required and you must be a Madison County Resident.   If you have any questions about scheduling Madison County E-Cycling events – Contact 618-296-6647 or E-Mail to [email protected]

Click Above Image to go to Madison County Web page to schedule a recycling time

 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Madison County Household Hazardous Waste Collections – Will be held on the first Saturday and third Friday of each month starting November 2021. Appointments are Required and you must be a resident of the State of Illinois.  The HHW Collections will be held at Madison County HHW Collection Facility, 249 N. Old St. Louis Road, Wood River, Illinois   Click Here for more Information

Next Scheduled Appointments:
February 3rd & 16th, 2024
March 2nd & 15th, 2024
April 6th & 19th, 2024
May 4th & 17th, 2024

Click Above Image to go to Madison County Web page to schedule a recycling time


Recycling collection information

CJD E-Cycling
5257 N. State Rt. 157 – Edwardsville, Illinois
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
618-659-9006
website   https://www.cjdecycling.com/


Burning Regulations within the Village of Godfrey

Burning is restricted to only private property only:  NO BURNING IN STREETS OR GUTTERS

March, April, May, October, November and December residents may burn only landscape waste such as leaves, bush or branches on Wednesday and Saturday only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (2023 Calendar).  All fires must be supervised at all times.  Fires must also be out by 3:00 p.m. and not smoking after 3:00 p.m.  For a copy of the Village ordinance you may go to Municode.com or from the Village Clerk’s Office.


Village of Godfrey Yard Waste Drop-Off Program

August 03, 2023 Press Release about program. (Click Here to review Press Release)

Village of Godfrey Yard Waste Drop-Off Program will accept yard waste on Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning on August 8, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  Drop-off location is the Maintenance Shed west of Glazebrook Park – 1433 Stamper Lane (Click Here to view drop-off collection point).  To drop of yard waste you must provide proof of residency in the Village of Godfrey by providing a valid IL driver’s license or state ID showing Godfrey residency.  If the person is dropping off is doing so on behalf of a Godfrey resident, they must have a photo of the resident’s driver’s license/state ID AND a utility bill with matching address.  All yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, foliage, small branches, etc. must be bagged in brown recyclable yard waste bags found at area hardware stores.  Village of Godfrey yard waste stickers must be applied to each bag.  These stickers are available for purchase for $1.75 at St. Peter’s Hardware in Alton and at Godfrey Village Hall in the Clerk’s Office.  Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Monday thru Friday.  No unbagged items will be accepted, and limbs cannot exceed 4 inches in diameter and must be broken into smaller pieces in order to fit inside the bags.


No Landscape Waste in Public Sewers

ATTENTION:

NO LANDSCAPE WASTE IN PUBLIC SEWERS

Specific Prohibited Discharge to Public Sewer (Storm Sewers)

Ordinance 002-2010

“No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following described waters or wastes to any public sewer:” ( 5 ) Any outdoor landscape waste including but not limited to limbs,  leaves, plants, shrubs, dirt, mulch, garden vegetation or any other organic waste material generated from lawns, gardens,  trees, bushes or shrubs.


Curb Recycle Pick Up Accepted Materials             Curbside Recycling 101 Website

Recycling works when we recycle BETTER!  Contamination has become an overwhelming problem for the recycling companies.  To help us all be better recyclers Click Recycling WORKS When We Recycle BETTER (PTD) for a list of what you can Recycle.  Please check out Madison County’s Recycling Website by clicking here


CodeRED is now being run by Madison County.

Log on to: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/68684CD288F8

Those without Internet access may call the Madison County EMA office (618-692-0537), Monday through Friday, (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) to register over the phone.