Cable Television
Charter Communications, located at 210 West Division St. in Maryville,
provides cable television services for the City of Collinsville. For
information call (800)211-4450 or visit www.charter.com.
Churches
Most denominations are represented within the community and the
surrounding areas. A full list of churches can be found in the phone
book or at hometownphonebook.com.
Day Care
Three public, several church operated, and many state licensed
in-home day care centers are located in the City of Collinsville.
Ameren IP provides service to most areas of Collinsville. For information call 1-800-755-5000 or visit www.ameren.com. Southwestern Electric Cooperative provides service to the northern part of Collinsville. For information call (618)664-1025 or visit www.sweci.com.
Fire Department
The City of Collinsville operates a Fire Department and Ambulance Service staffed by 28 full time firefighters/Paramedics. The City's fire insurance rating is a class 6. For general information call (618)346-5022 EXT 141. For emergencies dial 911.
Gas Service
Ameren IP provides gas service to the City of Collinsville. For information call 1-800-755-5000 or visit www.ameren.com.
Health Care
Anderson Hospital, located in Maryville, IL, is a full service facility providing such services as outpatient surgery, inpatient surgery, obstetrics, emergency services, critical care, hospice care, community education/wellness programs, and complete diagnostic services. An Express Care service facility is also available in Collinsville, IL. For information call (618)288-5711 or visit www.andersonhospital.org.
Library
The Collinsville Memorial Public Library Center is located at 408 West Main Street. Library Hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. A library card is free to anyone living or owning property within the city limits of Collinsville. The non-resident fee is based on the taxable value of their property tax statement with a minimum cost of $30 per year. The Library is a member of the Mississippi Valley Library District which provides service for over hundreds of libraries in Illinois through interlibrary loan for registered borrowers. For more information call 618-344-1112 or visit www.collinsvillelibrary.org.
Newspapers
The Belleville News-Democrat (618-397-6615) and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (618-235-7100) are published daily and are available by subscription. The Suburban Journal is published twice a week and is delivered to residences free of charge. The Riverfront Times, a weekly entertainment guide, is available at a variety of stores and restaurants free of charge.
Police Department
The City of Collinsville operates a 36 officer Police Department to protect and serve the residents and visitors of the City. The services provided by the Department include general assistance, criminal complaints, traffic enforcement, investigation, crime scene processing, dispatching, and animal control. The Department also operates the DARE program and community policing. For general information call (618)344-2131. For emergencies dial 911.
Post Office
The United States Post Office (618-344-1433) is located at 130 South Center St. The USPS Annex is located in Eastport Plaza.
School Registration
To register your child in Collinsville Unit #10 Public Schools (elementary, intermediate, middle school, and high school) contact the Administrative Offices at (618)346-6350. The community also has a variety of private/parochial schools to choose from.
Shuttle Bus
The City of Collinsville provides a free shuttle bus service to senior citizens (60 years and older) and the disabled. The bus runs within the city limits Monday-Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please call (618)346-5200 EXT 151.
Telephone Service
AT&T provides local telephone service for the City of Collinsville. For residential service information call 1-800-244-4444. For business customers call 1-800-660-3000.
Trash Collection
The City of Collinsville contracts with Allied Waste, a private trash hauler, to operate in the city limits. The service can be established at the same time as water and sewer service and is billed with these other services on a bi-monthly cycle by the City of Collinsville. Recycling services are also included. Yard waste pickup is available on a weekly basis. Residents who desire yard waste pickup must contract directly with Allied Waste for this service. For information call 618-656-6883.
Water and Sewer Service
The City of Collinsville provides water and sewer service for its residents. For properties within the City limits, a $75 deposit and $10 service charge is required for homeowners and a $125 deposit and $10 service charge is required for renters. For properties outside the City limits but serviced by Collinsville water, a $115 deposit and $10 service charge is required for homeowners and a $165 and $10 service charge is required for renters. Billing is on a bi-monthly cycle.
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