Frequently Asked Questions (General)

How do I dispose of household appliances?
 

Residents may dispose of household appliances/ white goods free by calling 1-877-934-5378 to schedule a time for curbside pick-up. You may also request a pick-up online at www.weikertrecycling.com. Residents are allowed four units per household per year.  Appliances that are accepted for pickup include: stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

How do I dispose of tires?

Residents may dispose of used tires free by calling 1-877-934-5378 to schedule a time for curbside pick-up. You may also request a pick-up online at www.weikertrecycling.com. Limit of ten passenger tires per household, per year.

How do I dispose of household chemicals, used paint or other hazardous materials in the home?

Household hazardous materials may be disposed of at no charge. Call the Scott Area Landfill at 563-381-1300 for an appointment and drop-off directions. For a complete list of rules and information on waste collection and disposal, click here.

Does Moline offer a recycling program?

Yes.  Click here for recycling information.

How can I get a Building or other required Permit?

The Inspections Division is located at the Municipal Services Center Building, 3635 - 4th Avenue, Moline. Permits can be obtained Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. These permits include Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Food. 309-524-2370.

Where can I pay my water bill?

1. By mail or in person at the Finance Office, 1630 - 8th Avenue, Moline.

2. Drop box located in the parking lot across the street from the Finance Office, 1630 - 8th Avenue. 
3. Charge to a credit card by telephoning 524-2070.
4. Sign up for online utility payment, available through the city's website.

5. Sign up for automatic payment service (automatic withdrawal from checking account, savings account, credit card or debit card each quarter).

6. Or one of the locations listed below:
 

Community Pay Stations:
 
American Bank 4107  24th Avenue
Blackhawk State Bank 4100 44th Avenue
Community Bank of the Quad Cities 3907 16th Street
First Midwest Bank 2222 41st Street
First Midwest Bank 506 15th Street
First Midwest Bank 4150 Kennedy Dr., East Moline
First National Bank 1601 15th Street
Hy-Vee 4218 Avenue of the Cities
Hy-Vee  750 42 Avenue Drive
Jewel/Osco 2010 1st Street A
Metro Link Centre Station Gifts 1200 River Drive
Southeast National Bank 3535 Avenue of the Cities
Southeast National Bank 5110 22nd Avenue

How do I sign up for water service?

Owners are required to place a $100.00 deposit unless there is an active account in their name for which a deposit has already been placed and sign an owners' information card. Owners' deposits will be held two years and will be applied directly to the account if the account is in good standing. If you move prior to the two year period, the deposit will be applied to your final bill.
 

If my water bill is unusually high, what can I do?

Be aware that your bill will be higher if during that billing quarter you: Watered landscaping, had overnight guests, major holidays or the most common culprit...a "running" toilet. To test for a running toilet; put food coloring in the back of the toilet tank and wait 30 minutes without flushing. If colored water appears in the bowl of the toilet, the toilet is using water unnecessarily and needs new parts.

Do my animals need pet licenses?
 

All pet owners living in the City of Moline are required to obtain an annual pet tag for their dogs and cats.  Tags may be purchased from the Rock Island County Animal Shelter, located at 4001 - 78th Avenue, Moline. Phone: 309-558-3483.   Pet owners must have a copy of a current Rabies vaccination certificate to purchase a tag.  

What is the median age of a Moline resident?
 

38.7 years**
 

What is the unemployment rate in Moline?
 

9.1% percent**

What is the Property Tax Rate in Moline?

The Property Tax Rate is $8.8035 per $100 of assessed valuation*.

Taxes are distributed as follows:
City of Moline $1.9288
Rock Island County $0.8542
Moline Township  $0.2048
Moline School District 40 $5.0266
Blackhawk College  $0.5337
Metro Airport Authority  $0.0742
Metro Transit Authority  $0.1812

*Tax rates for 2009 payable in 2010.

How is my property assessed? 

The City of Moline has no involvement in the assessment process.  Moline is divided into two townships:  Moline Township and South Moline Township.  To determine which township you reside in, please refer to your property tax bill. 

Moline Township Assessor: (309) 764-3559
 

620 18th Street, Moline, Illinois 61265

South Moline Township Assessor:  (309) 736-0814
 

2515 - 53rd Street, Moline, IL 61265

Can I burn leaves, yard waste or tree limbs in Moline?
 

No, burning is no longer permitted within the City of Moline.  The burn ban includes leaves, tree branches, and grass clippings. To report an illegal burn within the City, please contact Moline’s non-emergency number: 309-797-0401.  Those violating the ordinance will be fined $25 for a first offense ($15 if paid within 48 hours), and $50 for a second or additional offense.  The ordinance is enforced by the Moline Fire Department. 

Exceptions: Recreational Fires
Recreational fires do not require a permit, but recreational fires can burn dry wood only, excluding building materials.  Recreational  fires cannot contain leaves or yard waste.  Branches and logs cannot exceed 12 inches in diameter, and fires cannot be more than 5 feet in diameter or 3 feet in height.  Recreational fires are allowed only between the hours or noon and midnight.  Those in brick or metal containers can be as close as 15 feet to a structure, but must be at least 25 feet from adjoining properties and combustibles.
 

How do I dispose of brush/twigs?
 
The City of Moline will pick up small piles of brush and twigs that are bundled, at no charge to the resident. Brush trimmings or tree limbs are to be tied in bundles less than 4 feet in length and 1 foot in diameter and will be picked up weekly.

Large Piles of brush and limbs that are not bundled will be picked up after prepayment of the $140 collection fee is made at either the Moline Finance Office, 1630 - 8th Avenue,  or the Municipal Services Building, 3635 – 4th Avenue. Residents should stack the pile neatly – not under any low wires or next to trees or poles. There is no limit to the size of the pile, but limbs that are 4 inches in diameter is the maximum. For more information, contact 309-524-2400.

How do I dispose of my yard waste?

Yard waste must be in paper bags with a City of Moline sticker attached. Place out with regular garbage. Stickers are sold at Moline grocery and hardware stores for $2.00 each. Yard waste will be collected through December 15th.  Stickers are not required from October 15-December 15.

I need to get my swimming pool filled. Will you come and do it?

No.
 

Does the Moline Fire Department have a Fire Prevention Program?

Yes. The Fire Prevention Program is presented in all grades of the Public and Private schools. Upon request, a Fire Prevention Program can be presented in your place of work. Please call the Moline Fire Marshall at (309) 524-2266 for further information.

 

**Source:  Bi-State Regional Commission from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Iowa Workforce Development, Illinois Department of Employment Security; US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2005-2009).