Minooka trash & recycling schedule

Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.

At a glance

TrashWeekly by address; out BEFORE 6:00 a.m.

Source: Not yet confirmed

CurbsideBefore 6:00 a.m.; return carts same day. Checklist

Source: Not yet confirmed

RecyclingGreen 65/95-gal included; every other week same weekday (mydisposal calendar).

Source: Not yet confirmed

BulkOne/week free (furniture/mattress); extra bulk sticker $5.50. Carpet 3–4 ft rolls ≤4 bundles/week; more stickered. Bulk page

Source: Not yet confirmed

HaulerHomewood Disposal Services (NuWay).
ContactsVillage 815-467-2151; Homewood 815-942-5851 / mydisposal.

Source: Not yet confirmed

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

When

Before 6:00 a.m.; return carts same day.

Where

Curb/alley; level; clear of mailboxes/cars.

Limits

Yard waste Apr 1–Nov 30 kraft or ≤32-gal marked ≤40 lbs; brush bundles ≤3 ft × 1 ft dia.

Not allowed

E-waste/household hazardous waste/heavy construction debris/gravel in trash; plastic bags in recycle.

Bags

Stickers on extra refuse/yard waste remodel cans.

Source: Not yet confirmed

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Verified 2026-10-15 · minooka.com

Holidays

HolidayDateShift
New Year's Day 20262026-01-01—
Memorial Day 20262026-05-25—
Independence Day 20262026-07-04—
Labor Day 20262026-09-07—
Thanksgiving 20262026-11-26—
Christmas 20262026-12-25—

Six holidays; on/after → +1 that week; Sunday → Mon observe.

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Full details for Minooka: every rule, with sources
Trash
Village + Homewood Disposal / NuWay (mydisposal.com). Weekly by address; out BEFORE 6:00 a.m. Blue 65 or 95-gal tote ($29.47); extras ≤32 gal / ≤50 lbs with sticker ($2.05–$2.15 Village Hall/Ace — page cites both). Senior $2/mo discount. Carts ≤2 ft from curb; wheels to house; ≥4 ft clear.
Recycling
Green 65/95-gal included; every other week same weekday (mydisposal calendar). No plastic bags.
Bulk pickup
One/week free (furniture/mattress); extra bulk sticker $5.50. Carpet 3–4 ft rolls ≤4 bundles/week; more stickered. Remodel ≤2 cans ≤50 lbs + sticker each. White goods $25 sticker + call Homewood 2 days prior 815-942-5851.
Curbside: when
Before 6:00 a.m.; return carts same day.
Curbside: where
Curb/alley; level; clear of mailboxes/cars.
Curbside: limits
yard waste Apr 1–Nov 30 kraft or ≤32-gal marked ≤40 lbs; brush bundles ≤3 ft × 1 ft dia. Spring unlimited refuse event (calendar). E-waste fee via Homewood; Will/Grundy drop options.
Curbside: brush
≤3 ft length × ≤1 ft diameter tied.
Curbside: not allowed
E-waste/household hazardous waste/heavy construction debris/gravel in trash; plastic bags in recycle.
Curbside: bags
Stickers on extra refuse/yard waste remodel cans.
Curbside: fees and fines
Not stated.
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; on/after → +1 that week; Sunday → Mon observe.

Hauler
Homewood Disposal Services (NuWay)
Contacts
Village 815-467-2151; Homewood 815-942-5851 / mydisposal
Find your day
Village Garbage/Recycling/yard waste
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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