Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event – October 11, 2025
City of Galva
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Residents of Illinois can safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste at a FREE collection event on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive, East Moline.
Accepted items include aerosol paint, antifreeze, cleaning products, fluorescent bulbs, gasoline, herbicides, insecticides, oil-based paints, pesticides, used motor oil, and more. Please note that latex paint, electronics, appliances, and other non-household items will not be accepted.
Advance registration is required to reserve your drop-off time. To sign via the link below.
This event is hosted by the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) in partnership with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Learn more about the event and RICWMA at the links below.
A prime collection of residential building lots in the newly developed Northpoint Estates Subdivision on the north edge of Galva is now officially on the market.
These lots, listed with Debbie Wright of Mel Foster Company (Kewanee), range from just under an acre to a substantial 6.40-acre parcel. Each lot is priced uniformly at $9,400 per acre, offering flexible opportunities for homebuilding and investment.
Here are just a few of the available lots:
Lot #2 (2210 Olof Krans Ave): A standout 6.40 acre corner parcel, one of the largest available, ideal for expansive custom builds or multi-use development.
Lot #15 (2549 Olof Krans Ave): At 4.37 acres, this lot offers serene country views and abundant space.
Lot #14 (2659 Olof Krans Ave): Spanning 3.93 acres, well-suited for spacious residential plans.
Lot #17 (2321 Olof Krans Ave): A 3.69-acre site blending rural atmosphere with proximity to town.
Lot #20 (2001 Olof Krans Ave): A 3.99-acre corner lot welcoming you right at the subdivision’s entrance, featuring excellent possibilities.
Smaller lots (#6, #7): Budding residential options under an acre—0.96 and 0.97 acres respectively—for buyers seeking manageable lot sizes.
All lots come equipped with essential utilities—city water, gas, and electricity—plus highspeed fiber internet access, and none are subject to HOA restrictions.
Listing Agent Profile
Debbie Wright, a seasoned REALTOR® with Mel Foster Company of Kewanee, brings over 14 years of experience and a strong track record in Galva area real estate. She holds certifications including ABR®, SRES®, and CRS, and has completed 67 sales in Galva in the last five years.
For those looking to build, invest, or simply enjoy country-site living with town conveniences, these lots represent a rare opportunity in a growth-minded community. Interested parties should contact Debbie Wright for further inquiries or to arrange a viewing.
To view the listings of the lots visit the listings available at the links below.
Congratulations to ELLORY GLASER for exemplary crosswalk design featuring Galva’s key agriculture harvest, the wind towers, and the wildcat’s paws in an inviting and exciting color arrangement. This design and others will be incorporated into the designated crosswalks around the town soon.
Thanks and Congratulations also to the following participants with exemplary work and ideas surrounding key themes:
Galva Life Theme
Melissa Halsall ‘Galva Come Together’
Amanda Norway ‘Wildcat Crossing’
Arya Van Wassenhove ‘Go Galva’
Frankie & Margaret Cortes ‘Town Scene’ with Robert Hunter’s song
Around The Town Theme
Mallory Fraker ‘Windy Cornfield’, great4x granddaughter of Michael Fraker, resident of Renton, WA
Ashley Fitzgerald ‘Flower Tracks’, resident of Renton, WA
Cattleya Srikandani ‘I Love Galva’s Squirrel’
Fun Cultural Moments Theme
Rochelle Appell ‘Walk the Vine’ hopscotch
Diana Whitney ‘Swedish Pattern Hopscotch’
Other Ideas Had Been Added by Allenia Space
Culinary, Fire Fighting & Police, Construction Tools, Wind Towers, Flowery Piano, Swedish Patterns, and more
Watch for an announcement for a fun community painting day!
A huge thank you to Allenia Space for brining this wonderful competition and beautification project to Galva!
Built using the free app TheClio.com, this tour includes historic and modern photos, brief historic text, a text to voice audio app, and professionally filmed narration. The tour starts at the south end of town, at the Bishop Hill State Historic Museum, and then leads visitors on a walking tour meandering through the entire village. Focusing on the Colony period with interludes of recent history, the tour weaves stories of the towns founding with more current affairs. It also includes traditional Swedish music intertwined with humor and insight. The tour is both a way of immersing yourself in a delightful afternoon walk or an armchair tour of this beautiful historic village.
The Clio app uses your phone’s GPS coordinates to recognize where you are and then shows you the information about that specific historic site. With the walking tour app, a simple map gives you directions on where to go next. Clio was originally designed to be a multimedia platform, but most sites simply use photos and text. Bishop Hill is pushing the envelope by adding a series of YouTube videos so you can carry your own personal narrator in your pocket.
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association sponsored the creation of the tour with a grant from the Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation. This project was also made possible in part by a grant from Illinois Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly. Fox Tales International and Twin City Productions are responsible for the research, script, filming and editing. Photos were contributed by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, the Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Lou Lourdeau and Brian “Fox” Ellis.
