Prospect Heights trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Rates (effective Jul 1, 2025): single-family curb $28.57/mo incl. Flood 630-261-0578. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | ≥7:00 p.m. prior; remove within 12 hours after. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Weekly Friday with refuse; single-family default 65-gal recycle (35/95 alternate); townhome 35-gal recycle (Flood booklet). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Contact Flood for bulk accommodations (City). Flood Prospect Heights page: single-family 95-gal refuse / townhome 65-gal refuse. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Flood Brothers Disposal/Recycling. |
| Contacts | Flood 630-261-0578; City Hall 847-398-6070 ext. 206. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
≥7:00 p.m. prior; remove within 12 hours after.
Where
Along curb.
Limits
Unlimited yard waste for single-family (City). Flood booklet/season details — April–November typical Flood; check brochure. Batteries not loose in trash/recycle (IL law 2026); PaintCare / SWANCC programs.
Not allowed
Loose batteries in trash/recycle; sharps not in trash/recycle (SWANCC).
Bags
Per Flood program.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Verified 2026-10-15 · prospect-heights.il.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 | — |
New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas → pickup one day later.
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Full details for Prospect Heights: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Flood Brothers. Single-family & Rob Roy: Friday. Unlimited garbage/recycling/yard waste (single-family). Townhomes/multi-family: unlimited garbage/recycling. Out no sooner than 7:00 p.m. day before; remove/store within 12 hours after. Rates (effective Jul 1, 2025): single-family curb $28.57/mo incl. SWANCC disposal $9.25; senior single-family $23.52; other options on City table. Flood 630-261-0578.
- Recycling
- Weekly Friday with refuse; single-family default 65-gal recycle (35/95 alternate); townhome 35-gal recycle (Flood booklet). Comingled; extras ≤35 gal / ≤50 lbs marked.
- Bulk pickup
- Contact Flood for bulk accommodations (City). Flood Prospect Heights page: single-family 95-gal refuse / townhome 65-gal refuse.
- Curbside: when
- ≥7:00 p.m. prior; remove within 12 hours after.
- Curbside: where
- Along curb.
- Curbside: limits
- Unlimited yard waste for single-family (City). Flood booklet/season details — April–November typical Flood; check brochure. Batteries not loose in trash/recycle (IL law 2026); PaintCare / SWANCC programs.
- Curbside: brush
- Check Flood Prospect Heights yard-waste tab / brochure (City defers details to Flood).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Loose batteries in trash/recycle; sharps not in trash/recycle (SWANCC).
- Curbside: bags
- Per Flood program.
- 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
New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas → pickup one day later.
- Hauler
- Flood Brothers Disposal/Recycling
- Contacts
- Flood 630-261-0578; City Hall 847-398-6070 ext. 206
- Find your day
- City Refuse & Recycling + Flood Prospect Heights
- 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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