Yard waste is collected from April 1 to November 30 during regular or holiday collection services at the curbside by Republic Services.

Yard waste consists of grass clippings, twigs, leaves, plant materials, brush, etc. Residents are reminded not to rake leaves in the street - leaves can accumulate over the sewer drains preventing proper water drainage.

Yard waste may be placed in waterproof 33-gallon containers with handles and tight fitting covers weighing no more than 50lbs when full. Yard waste may also be placed in 33-gallon paper yard waste bags available from local retailers. If a container or can is used, it must be clearly marked "For Yard Waste Only." Plastic Bags may NOT be used for yard waste.

Brush must be bundled with biodegradable rope or twine and not be longer than 4 feet in length. The largest branch must be no more than 4 inches in diameter and each bundle must weigh no more than 50lbs. Do NOT use wire or plastic to bind or bundle brush. Sod is NOT considered yard waste; it is garbage/refuse.

Please call Republic Services to make pick-up arrangements for appliances and furniture from the curbside. Some stoves and refrigerators are extremely bulky or overweight and may contain CFC gases, capacitors, and other components that are hazardous to the environment. These items will need to be picked-up through Special Collections; fee applies.

Construction and demolition debris which will not fit in a container, and is of excessive weight or amount will not be collected. Please make prearrangements (at least one day before a scheduled pick up) with Republic Services for a special pick up; fee applies.

If you have any questions regarding recycling requirements and services, please call Republic Services Customer Service Line 847.981.0091.

Latex paint is not a toxic or hazardous material and can be disposed of in your weekly refuse pickup. To dispose of latex paint, it must first be dried to a hardened state. To do this, you may leave the lid off or add cat litter or other absorbent agent. Once the paint has been thoroughly dried, place the can in front of your regular refuse container with the lid off so the driver can tell the paint is dry.

For more information on how to handle unwanted paint, you may visit DuPage County's Recycling website.

Republic Services will pick-up Christmas Trees from the curbside during regular waste & recycling schedules commencing the 1st pick-up day following the holiday, continuing through the 1st two full weeks of January. All trees must be free of tinsel, lights, and ornaments, and no longer than 5 feet.

Rates listed are applicable for the period May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 and include Street Sweeping.

Republic Services may pass through increases directly to residential units to adjust for cost increases due to changes in taxes, fees or other governmental charges.

Republic Services bills on a quarterly basis.

* Senior Rates (35% monthly discount) Eligibility Requirements: Resident must be 65 years by December 31st of the assessment year for which the request is made, must own and occupy the property and be liable for the payment of the real estate taxes on the property. To apply, you must provide the Republic Service Billing Account number, proof of identification showing current residency (State of Illinois Identification Card or Driver's License) and copy of a most recent tax bill as proof of property ownership.

You may submit your application through the assistance of the Glendale Heights Center for Senior Citizens, 260 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 or you may forward a Letter of Request for a Billing Adjustment along with copy of supporting documents to: Republic Services, Account Billing, preferably by email to: senior@republicservices.com, or you may fax it to: 847.718.9309, or mail it to: Republic Services, Attention: Billing Department, 2101 S. Busse Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. For more information, please contact Republic Services at 847.981.0091 or you may call the Glendale Heights Center for Senior Services at 630.260.6050.

Republic Services will pick-up residents refuse and recycling on one of three days each week, depending on where you live within the Village. For residents who live west of Bloomingdale Road, Republic Services will pick-up your household waste on Thursday of each week. If you live east of Bloomingdale Road, your household waste is scheduled for pick-up on Friday of each week. If you live within the areas of Hidden Glen, The Havens, Glendale Lakes, and Dillon Townhomes, your household waste is scheduled for pick-up on Wednesday of each week. Pick-up may be delayed due to a holiday or other scheduled or unexpected delay (see "Delayed Pick-Up/Holidays" below).

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Certain days throughout the year, Republic Services may need to delay your pick-up by one day due to a holiday. Republic Services will delay your pick-up the week of the following holidays (if the holiday lands on or before your pick-up day): New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

No other holidays will impact the collection schedule.

During times of extreme weather, Republic Services may also delay your pick-up by one or more days. When Republic Services notifies the Village of such a delay, the Village will post a notice on this website, GHTV, its social media pages, or by other means, to alert residents of such a delay.

Republic Services will take most garbage. If you have large appliances or particularly bulky items, contact Republic Services at 847.981.0091 prior to the normal pick-up day to be sure that those items can be taken as regular garbage.

Yard waste is collected by Republic Services from April 1 to November 30 during regular and holiday collection services as part of your curbside pickup. Please see below to determine what additional items Republic Services may collect as part of your curbside pick-up.

Republic Services will pick-up Christmas Trees from the curbside during regular waste & recycling schedules commencing the 1st pick-up day following the holiday, continuing through the 1st two full weeks of January. All trees must be free of tinsel, lights, and ornaments, and no longer than 5 feet.

Individual items weighing over 50 pounds will not be removed unless Republic Services is notified. Each truck generally only has one driver, and they will not lift items over 50 pounds by themselves.

Republic Services' trucks use a mechanical arm to perform the collection of carts, so it is important they are placed properly at the curb.

• Carts should be placed approximately one foot behind the curb with the wheels facing away from the street (toward your house). No waste container or receptacle may be placed in any street, parkway, alley or sidewalk.
• Carts should be placed two to three feet apart, when possible, to allow room for the collection arms of the truck.
• Place the cart so that vehicles parked on the street do not obstruct it.
• Refuse and recycling carts and containers may be placed curbside no earlier than 2pm on the day preceding your collection day.
• Emptied carts and containers need to be removed from curbside by 7:00am the day following your collection day.

In accordance with Village ordinance, when not at the curbside for refuse collection, all refuse and recyclable carts and containters must be stored in the rear or side yard of the property.

Residents are able to safely and securely recycle electronics curbside on your 2nd regularly scheduled collection day of the month with at least one day prior notice to Republic Services for no additional charge! Republic Services utilizes BlueGuard safety practices, which adhere to U.S. Department of Defense standards, to ensure that obsolete electronics are recycled safely, completely and responsibly. For more information, please contact Republic Services at 847.981.0091.

PDF: Electronics Recycling Pickup Flyer