Joplin residents will experience some changes to curbside solid waste collection beginning this fall after the City of Joplin renewed its contract with Republic Services earlier this week. You will be notified of your yard waste collection day at the time you sign up with Republic Services. All solid waste (trash) must be placed inside the Republic Services-provided trash receptacle. The new monthly rate for solid waste pickup is $17.42/month. Why Is The Cost of Solid Waste Services Going Up?