Forest Park trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | SBC Waste Solutions effective May 1, 2026 for single-family 1–4 unit and condominium units under Village contract. SBC 312-522-1115. Verified 2026-10-15 · forestpark.net |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. collection morning. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · forestpark.net |
| Recycling | Same Wednesday schedule with refuse/yard waste. Follow Village Dos/Don’ts contamination guidance. Verified 2026-10-15 · forestpark.net |
| Bulk | Place sofas/mattresses etc. In alley (large items). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · forestpark.net |
| Hauler | SBC Waste Solutions (as of May 1, 2026). |
| Contacts | SBC 312-522-1115; Village Hall 708-366-2323 / [email protected]. Verified 2026-10-15 · forestpark.net |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. collection morning.
Where
Alley or curb; accessible (not inside fences/gates). Bulk in alley. Yard waste alongside refuse containers.
Limits
Yard waste Apr 1 through end of December — unlimited. Food scraps co-mingled with yard waste only in 35/65/95-gal SBC organics cart — not in brown bags.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, cleaners, gasoline, oil, flammables/toxics/corrosives) not in regular refuse — IEPA resources / harden paint for trash. Electronics via scheduled SBC e-waste.
Bags
Brown yard-waste bags OK without sticker. Food scraps not in brown bags.
Verified 2026-10-15 · forestpark.net
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · forestpark.net
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 | — |
If holiday falls on or before Wednesday pickup, service delayed one day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · forestpark.net
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Full details for Forest Park: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- SBC Waste Solutions effective May 1, 2026 for single-family 1–4 unit and condominium units under Village contract. Villagewide pickup day WEDNESDAYS (includes former Friday north-of-Madison routes). Condo/apartment buildings keep prior pickup frequency under SBC. Containers in alley or curb by 6:00 a.m.; not on private property inside fences/gates. SBC 312-522-1115. Lost/stolen/damaged bins: contact Village.
- Recycling
- Same Wednesday schedule with refuse/yard waste. Follow Village Dos/Don’ts contamination guidance. Batteries, lightbulbs, string lights year-round drop-off Village Hall lobby, 517 Desplaines Ave.
- Bulk pickup
- Place sofas/mattresses etc. In alley. Some large items need SBC special pickup (extra cost) — call 312-522-1115 or may not be collected with regular waste. Appliances free; schedule ≥24 hours ahead at 312-522-1115. E-waste landfill-banned items: free; schedule ≥24 hrs (312-522-1115 or email per Village page).
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. collection morning.
- Curbside: where
- Alley or curb; accessible (not inside fences/gates). Bulk in alley. Yard waste alongside refuse containers.
- Curbside: limits
- Yard waste Apr 1 through end of December — unlimited. Marked “YARD WASTE” container or brown bags (stickers free at Village Hall; not needed for bags). Optional yard-waste/organics cart from SBC (one-time charge). Food scraps co-mingled with yard waste only in 35/65/95-gal SBC organics cart — not in brown bags.
- Curbside: brush
- Covered under unlimited yard-waste program Apr–Dec; specific twine/length caps Ask the city or your hauler.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, cleaners, gasoline, oil, flammables/toxics/corrosives) not in regular refuse — IEPA resources / harden paint for trash. Electronics via scheduled SBC e-waste.
- Curbside: bags
- Brown yard-waste bags OK without sticker. Food scraps not in brown bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Dollar set-out fines not on Village refuse
- 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
Affected holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. If holiday falls on or before Wednesday pickup, service delayed one day.
- Hauler
- SBC Waste Solutions (as of May 1, 2026)
- Contacts
- SBC 312-522-1115; Village Hall 708-366-2323 / [email protected]
- Find your day
- Village Refuse & Recycling (villagewide Wednesday)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: forestpark.net
Bulk: forestpark.net
Holidays: forestpark.net
Curbside: forestpark.net - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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