Franklin Park trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Fee on water/sewer bill: $27.80/mo single-/two-family effective Oct 1, 2024 (was $26.60); extra trash bin $3.83/mo billed by Republic. Republic 708-345-7050; Health Dept 847-671-8240. Verified 2026-10-15 · villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2, villageoffranklinpark.com 3 |
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| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. collection morning (refuse page + PDF). Remove empties ASAP after pickup (PDF). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2, villageoffranklinpark.com 3 |
| Recycling | Recycling: Same Monday as garbage; mixed/single-stream OK; rinse; flatten boxes; out by 6:00 a.m. Verified 2026-10-15 · villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2, villageoffranklinpark.com 3 |
| Bulk | Solid Waste PDF (Village): bulk (sofas, tables, mattresses, box springs, bookcases, dressers, large appliances) in alley or curb; contact Republic. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2 |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic 708-345-7050; Health 847-671-8240; Utilities/branch 847-671-8252. Verified 2026-10-15 · villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2, villageoffranklinpark.com 3 |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. collection morning (refuse page + PDF). Remove empties ASAP after pickup (PDF).
Where
Alley or curb (PDF: not on private property / inside gates/fences). Refuse cart ≥3 ft from trees and recycling cart; handles/wheels facing house.
Limits
Live 2026: yard waste Tuesdays from Apr 7 until late autumn / through first week of December; from Nov 2; M; F 7:30 a.m.
Not allowed
Tires, electronics, liquids in refuse (PDF). Yard waste not in trash/recycling. Plastic bags for yard waste/leaves. Household hazardous waste via West Cook County Solid Waste Agency (PDF).
Bags
Recyclables not in plastic bags. Yard waste: Republic yard-waste bin or brown biodegradable bags (live); PDF also states 32-gal biodegradable paper bags ≤50 lbs.
Verified 2026-10-15 · villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2, villageoffranklinpark.com 3
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · villageoffranklinpark.com
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 | — |
Live Village refuse page still shows 2023 dated holiday delay examples (+1 day) for New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2
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- Trash
- Republic Services municipal scavenger. Unlimited garbage Mondays villagewide (live Health refuse page). Fee on water/sewer bill: $27.80/mo single-/two-family effective Oct 1, 2024 (was $26.60); extra trash bin $3.83/mo billed by Republic. Senior 65+ free garbage (eligibility renewal by Dec 30); disabled/low-income 50% rate. Carts out by 6:00 a.m. Mattresses: must be in mattress bag or wrapped in plastic (Republic). Republic 708-345-7050; Health Dept 847-671-8240.
- Recycling
- Same Monday as garbage; mixed/single-stream OK; rinse; flatten boxes; out by 6:00 a.m. Republic recycling basics linked from Village. Soft plastics → Jewel-Osco (Village note).
- Bulk pickup
- Solid Waste PDF (Village): bulk (sofas, tables, mattresses, box springs, bookcases, dressers, large appliances) in alley or curb; contact Republic 708-345-7050 in advance for large appliances. Carpet: 4 ft lengths, bound, rolls ≤2 ft diameter / ≤50 lbs. Construction: up to 1 cy in approved container or bundled ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft dia / ≤50 lbs; larger → special pickup quote. Mattresses require bag/wrap (live page).
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. collection morning (refuse page + PDF). Remove empties ASAP after pickup (PDF).
- Curbside: where
- Alley or curb (PDF: not on private property / inside gates/fences). Refuse cart ≥3 ft from trees and recycling cart; handles/wheels facing house. 2026 Village branch weeks: parkway (not alley) by 7:00 a.m. Monday of listed weeks.
- Curbside: limits
- Extra refuse ≤32 gal, two handles, ≤50 lbs (PDF). Live 2026: yard waste Tuesdays from Apr 7 until late autumn / through first week of December; from Nov 2, 2026 yard waste moves to Mondays (Village News). ” Free e-waste drop-off 9364 Franklin Ave, M–F 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Free seasonal Village branch pickup (2026 weeks listed on Debris page).
- Curbside: brush
- PDF (Republic): brush bundles natural rope/twine, ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft dia × ≤50 lbs. Village PW: oversized/unbundled brush via Utilities 847-671-8252 on published 2026 branch weeks; tangled mess / woody <½ in / contractor debris not removed.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Tires, electronics, liquids in refuse (PDF). Yard waste not in trash/recycling. Plastic bags for yard waste/leaves. Household hazardous waste via West Cook County Solid Waste Agency (PDF).
- Curbside: bags
- Extra trash in can or plastic bag within size/weight caps. Recyclables not in plastic bags. Yard waste: Republic yard-waste bin or brown biodegradable bags (live); PDF also states 32-gal biodegradable paper bags ≤50 lbs.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- refuse/PDF
- 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
Live Village refuse page still shows 2023 dated holiday delay examples (+1 day) for New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Village Solid Waste PDF lists New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas (Thanksgiving not in PDF) and: if holiday falls Sunday or Monday, service following holiday delayed until Tuesday.
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic 708-345-7050; Health 847-671-8240; Utilities/branch 847-671-8252
- Find your day
- Village Refuse & Recycling (Monday garbage/recycling; yard waste Tue / Nov 2026 Mon switch)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2, villageoffranklinpark.com 3
Bulk: villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2
Holidays: villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2
Curbside: villageoffranklinpark.com 1, villageoffranklinpark.com 2, villageoffranklinpark.com 3 - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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