Chicago Heights trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly by route; collection begins 7:00 a.m. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Ready for 7:00 a.m. route start (City). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Every other week (2026 Republic calendar PDF on City site). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | One bulk item/garbage day; pink tags for same-day later pickup or rejection reason. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic 708-385-8252; Resident Services 708-755-3106; City 708-756-5300. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Ready for 7:00 a.m. route start (City).
Where
Curbside route.
Limits
Yard waste biodegradable bags or Republic yard waste tote (call Republic); see City Yard Waste Guidelines EN/ES. Stickers shown on Republic non-collection samples.
Not allowed
TVs, construction debris, tires, computer monitors/hard drives not picked up (City). Tires → K&S Tire Recycling 1645 State St 312-805-8266.
Bags
Yard waste biodegradable bags or tote — not plastic (implied).
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofchicagoheights.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
2026 calendar: New Year’s, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas → delay one day; Independence Day Sat Jul 4 = regular schedule.
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Full details for Chicago Heights: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Republic Services. Weekly by route; collection begins 7:00 a.m. (City). Billed via City water/utility (aggregator note — check City billing). Day via 2026 Republic calendar / address.
- Recycling
- Every other week (2026 Republic calendar PDF on City site).
- Bulk pickup
- One bulk item/garbage day; pink tags for same-day later pickup or rejection reason. Carpet rolled/bound ≤4 ft / ≤14–16 in dia. Mattresses plastic-wrapped.
- Curbside: when
- Ready for 7:00 a.m. route start (City).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside route.
- Curbside: limits
- Yard waste biodegradable bags or Republic yard waste tote (call Republic); see City Yard Waste Guidelines EN/ES. Stickers shown on Republic non-collection samples.
- Curbside: brush
- Per City Yard Waste Guidelines PDF.
- Curbside: not allowed
- TVs, construction debris, tires, computer monitors/hard drives not picked up (City). Tires → K&S Tire Recycling 1645 State St 312-805-8266.
- Curbside: bags
- yard waste biodegradable bags or tote — not plastic (implied).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
2026 calendar: New Year’s, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas → delay one day; Independence Day Sat Jul 4 = regular schedule / day off Sat noted on calendar.
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic 708-385-8252; Resident Services 708-755-3106; City 708-756-5300
- Find your day
- City Trash Guidelines + Republic schedule/calendar
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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