Downers Grove trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly same day as recycle/organics; day by map. Verified 2026-10-15 · downers.us |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Noon prior–6:00 a.m. day-of; carts in by midnight. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Included free; plastics #1–7 except #6; paper/cardboard/glass/metal/cartons per Village accepted list. Verified 2026-10-15 · downers.us |
| Bulk | Two bulk items and/or white goods per week; additional bulk needs sticker; additional white goods 9 stickers each. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic 630-964-3232; Village 630-434-5500. Verified 2026-10-15 · downers.us |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Noon prior–6:00 a.m. day-of; carts in by midnight.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
Organics/yard waste Apr 1; 2026 (2nd week Dec); no stickers required; bags/cans ≤50 lbs; bundles ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft × ≤50 lbs. Food scraps OK (incl. Meat/bones).
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/e-waste via Naperville Environmental Collection Campus; recycle “not accepted” list (Styrofoam, shredded paper, etc.).
Bags
Yard waste Kraft or labeled cans; trash in cart.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · downers.us
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 | — |
Six holidays; if holiday on collection day or Sunday legal holiday observed Monday → +1 day.
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Full details for Downers Grove: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Republic Services (630-964-3232). Weekly same day as recycle/organics; day by map. Default often 65-gal if no signup. Rates Apr 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2027: 35-gal $19/mo (senior $10); 65-gal $24.40 ($13.65); 95-gal $32 ($18.20). Out by 6:00 a.m.; no earlier than noon day before; remove by midnight collection day. Quarterly billing.
- Recycling
- Included free; plastics #1–7 except #6; paper/cardboard/glass/metal/cartons per Village accepted list.
- Bulk pickup
- Two bulk items and/or white goods per week; additional bulk needs sticker; additional white goods 9 stickers each. Construction/carpet bundles ≤50 lbs, ≤5 ft × ≤3 ft dia.
- Curbside: when
- Noon prior–6:00 a.m. day-of; carts in by midnight.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- Organics/yard waste Apr 1–week of Dec 7, 2026 (2nd week Dec); no stickers required; bags/cans ≤50 lbs; branches ≤4 in dia; bundles ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft × ≤50 lbs. Food scraps OK (incl. Meat/bones). Off-season organics every other week Dec–Mar if cart + signup by Nov 1, 2026. Christmas trees first two full weeks of January.
- Curbside: brush
- ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft dia × ≤50 lbs; string/jute; limbs ≤4 in.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/e-waste via Naperville Environmental Collection Campus; recycle “not accepted” list (Styrofoam, shredded paper, etc.).
- Curbside: bags
- Yard waste Kraft or labeled cans; trash in cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not stated; cart exchange $25/cart after Jun 1, 2026.
- 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
Six holidays; if holiday on collection day (M–F) or Sunday legal holiday observed Monday → +1 day.
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic 630-964-3232; Village 630-434-5500
- Find your day
- Village Waste and Recycling + FAQs
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: downers.us
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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