Lake in the Hills trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly by service map (Mon–Fri). Default 95-gal Flood refuse cart (35/65 on request); extras own ≤35 gal / ≤50 lbs or neat stack; no limit on qualifying containers. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Ready for 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Window. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | 65-gal yellow-lid cart (35/95 alt); additional recycle carts free; extras alongside OK; rinse/flatten. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | One bulk/week free — call Flood in advance to check eligibility (Village + Flood). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Flood Brothers Disposal. |
| Contacts | Flood 630-261-0578 / 630-261-0400; Village Hall 847-960-7400. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Ready for 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Window.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
yard waste first full week Apr–Nov 30; free “Yard Waste Only” decals Village Hall/PW; kraft bags or ≤35 gal (Village also ≤60 lbs on PW page; Flood ≤50 lbs brush). Brush ≤4 ft × 2 ft dia / limbs ≤3 in / ≤50 lbs compostable twine (Flood). Optional food-scrap mix Apr 1–Nov 30 (opt-in; optional 95-gal yard waste cart rental). Christmas trees January free. E-waste curb third full week every other month (e.g. Weeks of Apr 19 & Jun 21, 2026) — must call Flood to schedule.
Not allowed
E-waste in refuse; dirt/sod/stumps/rocks in yard waste; household hazardous waste in trash.
Bags
Extras ≤35 gal; yard waste kraft or marked cans + free decal.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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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 | — |
Flood/Village: weekday or Sunday holiday and pickup on/after → +1 day; Friday → Saturday. Six: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
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Full details for Lake in the Hills: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Village exclusive Flood Brothers 630-261-0578 / 630-261-0400. Weekly by service map (Mon–Fri). Default 95-gal Flood refuse cart (35/65 on request); extras own ≤35 gal / ≤50 lbs or neat stack; no limit on qualifying containers. Collection 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. — out for 6:30 a.m. Start. Quarterly Flood billing (HOAs may bill through association).
- Recycling
- 65-gal yellow-lid cart (35/95 alt); additional recycle carts free; extras alongside OK; rinse/flatten.
- Bulk pickup
- One bulk/week free — call Flood in advance to check eligibility (Village + Flood). Furniture, fixtures, bikes, carpet ≤4 ft tied, etc. Extra/ineligible = fee. White goods fee + 24-hr schedule. C&D ≤1 cy in ≤35 gal / ≤50 lbs or ≤4 ft bundles free; over = fee.
- Curbside: when
- Ready for 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Window.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- yard waste first full week Apr–Nov 30; free “Yard Waste Only” decals Village Hall/PW; kraft bags or ≤35 gal (Village also ≤60 lbs on PW page; Flood ≤50 lbs brush). Brush ≤4 ft × 2 ft dia / limbs ≤3 in / ≤50 lbs compostable twine (Flood). Optional food-scrap mix Apr 1–Nov 30 (opt-in; optional 95-gal yard waste cart rental). Christmas trees January free. E-waste curb third full week every other month (e.g. Weeks of Apr 19 & Jun 21, 2026) — must call Flood to schedule.
- Curbside: brush
- ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft diameter; limbs ≤3 in; ≤50 lbs; compost-site twine.
- Curbside: not allowed
- E-waste in refuse; dirt/sod/stumps/rocks in yard waste; household hazardous waste in trash.
- Curbside: bags
- Extras ≤35 gal; yard waste kraft or marked cans + free decal.
- 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
Flood/Village: weekday or Sunday holiday and pickup on/after → +1 day; Friday → Saturday. Six: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
- Hauler
- Flood Brothers Disposal
- Contacts
- Flood 630-261-0578 / 630-261-0400; Village Hall 847-960-7400
- Find your day
- Village Garbage/Recycling + Flood Lake in the Hills
- 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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