Trash, Yard Waste and Recycling

Refuse collection is made available at no cost to all residential homes within the Village having 3 units or less. This service is contracted through Republic Services (Allied Waste).

Curbside trash, recycling and seasonal yard waste collection occur on Fridays beginning at 6 am.

The exception to this rule are the six major holidays observed by Republic Services. During the week of the below holidays, if the holiday falls on or before our regularly scheduled collection day (Friday), the collection day for that week will be Saturday:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas

All materials for collection must be placed near the curb in front of your home no earlier than the night before collection and should be easily accessible to the collector.

Please review the Residential Refuse & Recycling Programs PDF on this page (under Forms) for detailed information.

Refuse Collection

Each qualifying residence has been issued a two-wheeled refuse toter with a blue lid for collection of household garbage. All refuse should be placed inside the toter whenever possible. Larger or additional refuse items will still be collected when placed at the curb outside of the toter.

If you don’t have a refuse toter, please call Republic Services to request one. The standard size refuse toters are 96 gallons. Additional refuse toters can be rented directly from Republic if needed.

Please contact Republic directly should you have a large quantity of refuse or large household appliances in need of pick-up.

Recycling Collection

Each qualifying residence has been issued a two-wheeled recycling toter with a gray lid for single-sort recycling. Items should be placed in the bin loose and unseparated. A list of the items which can be recycled can be found on the top of the bin.

If you don’t have a recycling toter, please call Republic Services to request one. Recycle bins are 64 gallons, with a 32 gallon bin available to senior residents. Additional recycling bins can be rented directly from Republic if needed.

Yard Waste Collection (seasonal)

Free yard waste pick-up is available to residents beginning the first Friday in April and ending the last Saturday in November.

Yard waste should be prepared as follows: loose material should be bagged in Kraft type paper sacks or in a refuse can clearly marked “yard waste”. If you use a refuse can, be sure to leave the lid off, so the contents can be easily identified as yard waste.

You can also dispose of tree and brush material less than 2 inches in diameter. These should be cut and bundled with a biodegradable twine. Please keep limbs no longer than 4 feet in length and bundles no larger than 2 feet in diameter.

The Village will collect downed parkway limbs and private property limbs from the parkway only after a significant storm event. The Village also conducts a Fall Leaf Collection program during the months of October and November. During this time, leaves can be raked into the street along the curb for collection.

Electronics and Battery Recycling

Electronics and household battery recycling is available Monday through Fridays from 8 am to 3 pm at the Public Works Facility, 900 Angle Tarn.

View the Electronics Recycling PDF on this page (under Forms) for information on accepted items.

Unwanted electronics in working condition can also be dropped off at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Route 31 and Goodwill Industries on Miller Road in Carpentersville.

Miscellaneous

Kane County also recycles. The County has an extensive list of items eligible for recycling, including household hazardous waste. You can arrange for free Household Hazardous Waste pick-up once per year by calling 1-800-449-7587.

Please see the Kane County Recycles website for information regarding the proper disposal or recycling of pharmaceuticals, latex paint, Styrofoam, shredded paper, CFL light bulbs, plastic bags, motor oil and more.

Keep in mind that our local thrift stores accept donations of unwanted household items and clothing. Also, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Route 31 in Elgin accepts surplus or unwanted building materials such as cabinets, flooring, fixtures and more. Donating these items not only extends their useful life and keeps them out of landfills, but also provides inexpensive alternatives to local families and individuals.