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Trash & recycling · Illinois

Trash day in 312 Illinois towns

Each town’s pickup day, drop-off and rules, from its own website. 1 of them have no curbside pickup: residents take trash to the town drop-off.

312towns
85set pickup day
109day by address
1drop-off only

Tap a town for its pickup day, drop-off and rules.

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AddisonBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressAlsipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesAltonTown’s haulerRepublic Services picks up at the curb for every homeAnnaBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressThuAntiochThursdayTown’s haulerArlington HeightsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMonArrowsmithMondayTown’s haulerAshmoreFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesFriAtlantaFridayTrash dayAuroraBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address
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FriBarringtonFridayTown’s haulerBarrington HillsHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerFriBeach ParkFridayTown’s haulerTueBeckemeyerTuesdayTrash dayBellevilleEvery weekCurbside recyclingBellwoodBy addressDay by addressBelvidereBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWedBensenvilleWednesdayTown’s haulerBethaltoBy addressDay by addressBethanyFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesBloomingdaleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressBloomingdale TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressBlue IslandBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressBourbonnaisBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressThuBradfordThursdayTrash dayBradleyFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesBraidwoodFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesMonBridgeviewMondayTown’s haulerFriBroadviewFridayTown’s haulerBrookfieldBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressBuffalo GroveBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressBurr RidgeBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address
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Calumet CityBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressThuCamargoThursdayTrash dayThuCamargo TownshipThursdayHire your ownWedCambridgeWednesdayTrash dayWedCambridge TownshipWednesdayTrash dayCantonBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTueCarbon CliffTuesdayTown’s haulerCarbondaleFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesCarbon HillEvery other weekCurbside recyclingThuCarlockThursdayTown’s haulerCarpentersvilleBy addressDay by addressCaryBy addressPay per bag · day by addressChampaignHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerChannahonBy addressDay by addressCharleston TownshipLeaf and Limb Drop-Off Site (yard waste)Drop-offChicago HeightsRepublic ServicesTrash haulerMonChicago RidgeMondayTown’s haulerClarendon HillsTown’s haulerLakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) picks up at the curb for every homeTueCliftonTuesdayTrash dayColchesterFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesColumbiaBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressCountry Club HillsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressCrest HillBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressCreteEvery other weekCurbside recycling
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ThuDakotaThursdayTrash dayDanvilleBy addressTown pickup · day by addressDarienBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressDecaturGFL; Waste Management; Jeremy Doolin Disposal; Doolin Disposal; Murrell's Disposal (assigned by service area)Trash haulerDeKalbBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressDeKalb TownshipBy addressDay by addressDes PlainesLakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)Trash haulerDowners GroveTown’s haulerRepublic Services picks up at the curb for every homeDowners Grove TownshipGrootTrash haulerThuDownsThursdayTrash dayDwightBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressDwight TownshipBy addressDay by address
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FriEast AltonFridayTown’s haulerWedEast DundeeWednesdayTown’s haulerEast MolineBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressEast PeoriaEvery other weekCurbside recyclingEdwardsvilleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressEdwardsville TownshipRepublic ServicesTrash haulerElginBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressElmhurstBy addressTown pickup · day by addressElmwoodEvery other week, FriCurbside recyclingElmwood ParkPublic Works Facility e-waste drop-offDrop-offEl PasoFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesMonElwoodMondayTrash dayEvanstonBy addressDay by addressEvergreen ParkEvery weekCurbside recycling
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Fairview HeightsFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesFarmingtonWaste ManagementTrash haulerFlossmoorHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerWedForest ViewWednesdayTrash dayMonFox River GroveMondayTown’s haulerMonFrankfortMondayTrash dayMonFranklin ParkMondayTrash dayFreeportFreeport Transfer StationDrop-off
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GalenaBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressGalesburgBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressGalvaBy addressDay by addressGeneseoBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressGenevaBy addressDay by addressGerman ValleyBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressGibson CityHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerGlen CarbonTown’s haulerRepublic Services picks up at the curb for every homeMonGlen EllynMondayTown’s haulerGlenviewBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressGrandviewFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesGranite CityHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerGranite City TownshipRepublic ServicesTrash haulerTueGrant ParkTuesdayTrash dayThuGrayvilleThursdayTrash dayGurneeBy addressDay by address
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HanoverEvery other week, MonCurbside recyclingHanover ParkBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressHanover TownshipEvery other week, MonCurbside recyclingHarristownFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesHarveyRepublic DisposalTrash haulerHarwood HeightsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressHavanaBy addressTown pickup · day by addressMonHazel CrestMondayHire your ownTueHebronTuesdayTrash dayWedHeyworthWednesdayTown’s haulerHickory HillsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressHighlandBy addressDay by addressHighland ParkHighland Park Recycling CenterHire your ownWedHighwoodWednesdayTown’s haulerHillsideBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMonHinckleyMondayHire your ownHinsdaleEvery weekCurbside recyclingHoffman EstatesGlenview Transfer StationTown’s haulerHomer GlenHomewood DisposalTrash haulerFriHometownFridayTown’s haulerHoopestonBy addressCounty or district · day by addressFriHopedaleFridayTrash day
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ThuInvernessThursdayTown’s haulerMonItascaMondayTown’s hauler
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JerseyvilleCity Refuse Site (City dump site)Hire your ownJolietBy addressDay by addressJusticeBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address
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KankakeeEvery other weekCurbside recyclingKewaneeBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressKewanee TownshipEvery other week, same day as trashCurbside recyclingKnoxvilleFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rules
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WedLaddWednesdayTrash dayLa GrangeBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressLa Grange ParkBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressLake BluffVillage of Lake Bluff Recycling Center (Public Works Facility & Recycling Center)Town’s haulerLake ForestBy addressTown pickup · day by addressLake VillaEvery weekCurbside recyclingWedLanarkWednesdayTrash dayFriLawrencevilleFridayTrash dayLe RoyCity dumpster at Public Works buildingTown’s haulerLibertyvilleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressLibertyville TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressLily LakeLRS Waste SystemsTrash haulerLincolnEvery other weekCurbside recyclingWedLincolnshireWednesdayTrash dayMonLincolnwoodMondayTown’s haulerWedLisleWednesdayTown’s haulerLitchfieldFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesLockportBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressLombardBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressLong CreekTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeLyonsBy addressTown pickup · day by address
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FriMachesney ParkFridayTown’s haulerMackinawTown’s haulerGFL Environmental, Inc. picks up at the curb for every homeMacombBy addressTown pickup · day by addressMaltaWaste ManagementTrash haulerMonMantenoMondayTrash dayWedMaple ParkWednesdayTrash dayMarkhamBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMaroaTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeMarshallFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesMaryvilleTown’s haulerRepublic Services picks up at the curb for every homeMascoutahBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMattesonBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMattoonCounty or districtA county or regional provider runs trash and recyclingMaywoodBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMcCookEvery week, FriCurbside recyclingMcLeansboroBy addressDay by addressMelrose ParkTown’s haulerRepublic Services picks up at the curb for every homeTueMidlothianTuesdayTown’s haulerMonMilledgevilleMondayTrash dayMinookaBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTueMokenaTuesdayTrash dayMolineBy addressTown pickup · day by addressMomenceTown’s haulerRepublic Services picks up at the curb for every homeFriMoneeFridayTrash dayMontgomeryBy addressHire your own · day by addressMonticelloBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMortonGFL EnvironmentalTrash haulerMorton GroveTown’s haulerGroot Recycling and Waste Services, Inc. picks up at the curb for every homeMount CarrollMoring DisposalTrash haulerMount Carroll TownshipMoring DisposalTrash haulerMount ProspectBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMundeleinBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address
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NapervilleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressNaperville TownshipBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressNew LenoxBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressNew Lenox TownshipBy addressDay by addressNilesBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressNormalBy addressTown pickup · day by addressNormal TownshipLandscape Waste Drop-off site (Public Works facility)Drop-offNorthbrookBy addressDay by addressNorth ChicagoBy addressDay by addressThuNorthfieldThursdayTown’s haulerNorthlakeBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressFriNorth RiversideFridayTown’s haulerNorth UticaRepublic ServicesTrash hauler
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O'FallonTown’s haulerWaste Management (WM) picks up at the curb for every homeMonOak BrookMondayTown’s haulerOak ForestEvery other weekCurbside recyclingOak LawnTown’s haulerFlood Brothers Disposal picks up at the curb for every homeOak ParkBy addressDay by addressOlympia FieldsFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesOrangevilleGill's Freeport DisposalTrash haulerOregonBy addressDay by addressOttawaHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerOttawa TownshipHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private hauler
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PalatineBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressPalmyraFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesThuPalos HeightsThursdayTown’s haulerPalos HillsFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesPalos ParkEvery other week, day by addressCurbside recyclingTuePark ForestTuesdayTrash dayPark RidgeSBC Waste SolutionsTrash haulerFriPaw PawFridayTrash dayPecatonicaGills Freeport Disposal, Inc. (RRD Holding Company d/b/a)Trash haulerPekinBy addressTown pickup · day by addressPeoriaBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressPeruEvery other weekCurbside recyclingPlanoFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTuePlato TownshipTuesdayTrash dayPontiacBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWedPoplar GroveWednesdayTrash dayThuPrairie GroveThursdayTrash dayPrincetonEvery week, day by addressCurbside recyclingFriProspect HeightsFridayTown’s hauler
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QuincyBy addressDay by address
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ThuRichmondThursdayTrash dayRichton ParkBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMonRiver GroveMondayTrash dayThuRiversideThursdayTown’s haulerThuRiverside TownshipThursdayTown’s haulerRockfordBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressRock IslandRefuse & Yard Waste Drop-Off Center (operated by Millennium Waste under partnership with the City)Town pickupRolling MeadowsRolling Meadows Recycling CenterTown’s haulerRoselleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWedRosemontWednesdayTown’s haulerRound Lake BeachElectronic Recycling drop-off (Sunset Drive, gated Sanitary Plant)Town’s hauler
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Schiller ParkBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressShilohHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerTueShorewoodTuesdayTown’s haulerSkokieBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressSomonaukFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesMonSouth BarringtonMondayTown’s haulerTueSouth Chicago HeightsTuesdayTown’s haulerSouth HollandBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressSpringfieldFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesSpring GroveBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMonSpring ValleyMondayTrash daySt. CharlesLakeshore Recycling SystemsTrash haulerWedStegerWednesdayHire your ownSterlingRepublic ServicesTrash haulerSterling TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesStickneyBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressThuStocktonThursdayTrash dayTueStone ParkTuesdayTrash dayStookey TownshipEvery other weekCurbside recyclingStreatorTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeSugar GroveTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeFriSummitFridayTrash day
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TaylorvilleTaylorville Trash Dumping Site (household waste dumpster, yard waste and scrap metal bins)Drop-off onlyTaylorville TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTinley ParkBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressThuTiskilwaThursdayTrash dayTower LakesFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTremontVillage Refuse SiteDrop-offMonTrentonMondayTrash dayTroy TownshipTroy Township Highway Department Recycling CenterHire your ownTuscolaBy addressDay by address
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University ParkFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTueUrbanaTuesdayCounty or districtMonUtica TownshipMondayTrash day
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ThuValmeyerThursdayTrash dayVernon HillsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressVilla ParkEvery week, same day as trashCurbside recyclingFriVoloFridayTown’s hauler
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ThuWarrenThursdayTown’s haulerWarrenvilleBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressMonWaterlooMondayTown’s haulerWaucondaWauconda facility (Village drop-off facility)Town’s haulerWaukeganBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWaukegan TownshipLRSTrash haulerWestchesterBy addressDay by addressWest ChicagoGroot Industries e-waste facilityTown’s haulerWestern SpringsBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWestmontBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWest PeoriaTown’s haulerWaste Management picks up at the curb for every homeWestvilleHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerWheatonTown’s haulerLRS picks up at the curb for every homeWheelingTown’s haulerWaste Management (WM) picks up at the curb for every homeWheeling TownshipTown’s haulerWaste Management (WM) picks up at the curb for every homeThuWilliamsfieldThursdayTown’s haulerWillowbrookEvery weekCurbside recyclingWillow SpringsEvery weekCurbside recyclingWilmetteBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWindsorHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerWinfieldSBC Waste SolutionsTrash haulerWinnetkaBy addressTown pickup · day by addressWoodridgeBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWood RiverBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWood River TownshipFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesWoodstockHire your ownNo town pickup: you hire a private haulerWorthBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressWedWyomingWednesdayTrash day
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YorkvilleTown’s haulerGroot picks up at the curb for every home
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ZionBy addressTown’s hauler · day by address

How Illinois towns handle trash

Of the 185 towns whose website says who picks up.

  • Town pickup 8%Town crews pick up at the curb
  • Town’s hauler 79%A contract hauler picks up at the curb for every home
  • Pay per bag <1%Curbside pickup, paid by the bag
  • County or district 2%A county or regional provider runs trash and recycling
  • Hire your own 10%No town pickup: you hire a private hauler
  • Drop-off only <1%No curbside pickup: you take it to the drop-off

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