University Park trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly Wednesday. Billed quarterly by Homewood. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. (night before OK). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Every other Wednesday; green 95-gal; 2026 calendar yellow/blue by street (Pine Trace/Woods = yellow; Hickok N yellow / S blue). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | One large item/week included (Homewood). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Homewood Disposal Service. |
| Contacts | Homewood 708-798-1004; Village PW 708-534-4823. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. (night before OK).
Where
Curb; cart orientation per Homewood.
Limits
Yard waste Apr 1–Nov 30; kraft + sticker or rent 95-gal yard waste cart. Branches 3–4 ft, ≤6 in dia, twine. No dirt/rock in yard waste.
Not allowed
Yard waste/recycle not in garbage cart; e-waste landfill ban — schedule Homewood / Will County.
Bags
Garbage bagged in cart; yard waste kraft + sticker; recyclables loose.
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 | — |
Six holidays — on/after → +1 day that week (Homewood + 2026 calendar pink holidays).
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Full details for University Park: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Village franchise Homewood Disposal (708-798-1004). Weekly Wednesday. Brown 95-gal cart; extras bags/35-gal ≤50 lbs. Out by 6:00 a.m.; wheels/handle away from street. Billed quarterly by Homewood. Village PW FAQ also cites Star/A&J for some bulk.
- Recycling
- Every other Wednesday; green 95-gal; 2026 calendar yellow/blue by street (Pine Trace/Woods = yellow; Hickok N yellow / S blue).
- Bulk pickup
- One large item/week included (Homewood).
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. (night before OK).
- Curbside: where
- Curb; cart orientation per Homewood.
- Curbside: limits
- yard waste Apr 1–Nov 30; kraft + sticker or rent 95-gal yard waste cart. Branches 3–4 ft, ≤6 in dia, twine. No dirt/rock in yard waste.
- Curbside: brush
- 3–4 ft; ≤6 in dia; twine/string.
- Curbside: not allowed
- yard waste/recycle not in garbage cart; e-waste landfill ban — schedule Homewood / Will County.
- Curbside: bags
- Garbage bagged in cart; yard waste kraft + sticker; recyclables loose.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Village: debris not in street (PW FAQ).
- 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 day that week (Homewood + 2026 calendar pink holidays).
- Hauler
- Homewood Disposal Service
- Contacts
- Homewood 708-798-1004; Village PW 708-534-4823
- Find your day
- Homewood University Park + 2026 recycle calendar + Village PW FAQ
- 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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