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FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Does the city have a large pickup day for trash?

Each Spring and Fall in conjunction with the City's trash hauler, the City will designate the dates for the "Clean-up Week". 

During this week, residents are encouraged to stack items neatly by the curb, no sooner than one week prior to the regular trash day. If you missed the clean up week a dump ticket can be purchased at city hall to use the City's transfer site for those items.

These items will not be picked up:

  • Batteries
  • Electronics
  • Landscape Waste
  • Major Construction Material
  • Oil
  • Paint
  • Tires

How can residents keep snow out of shoveled driveways?

Shovel and pile snow in the direction of traffic. Clear snow from the area ahead of the driveway before plow­ing occurs.

What services are included with my garbage pickup?

Republic Services Provides garbage pickup for residential users inside the corporate city limits. The amount of $19.00 is added to your water sewer bill for the service. 

The service is provided through a contract between the City of Mount Carmel and Republic Services. If you are experiencing a problem or are wanting a second receptacle please contact Republic Services by calling (618) 936-9209

Services Included with your City billed garbage pickup

When does the City spray for mosquitos?

The Summer Mosquito Treatments  for mosquitos generally starts in mid  May and continues through late October. When the air temperature falls below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, mosquitos are no longer active.

City personnel also apply chemicals (larvaeciding) to known breeding areas to kill the larvae or eggs which has proven to be a more effective means of combating mosquitos.

Please remember to drain any areas with standing water to help alleviate the mosquito problem.

Normal schedules are as follows:

  • The West Side of the city will be sprayed on Sunday
  •  Subdivisions of the city will be sprayed on Monday and Tuesday
  •  East Side of the city will be sprayed  Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
  • Spraying is not done on rainy days and/or on extremely windy days. 

 For more information, you may contact Mount Carmel City Hall at 618-262-4822

Who is responsible for removing snow off sidewalks?

The City of Mount Carmel residents and businesses are responsible for clearing the sidewalks in front of their property.