Winnetka bulk trash pickup

Not on regular route — special collection required.

Source: Not yet confirmed

At a glance

Brush	See Village yard-waste procedures page — not fully restated on Refuse Collection page.
Limits	Yard waste Apr–end of November with additional procedures/charges (see Village Yard Waste page). Stickers for extra refuse/yard waste per FAQ.
Not allowed	Special-collection exclusions above; batteries/household hazardous waste/e-waste via separate Village program pages (not curbside refuse).
Curbside	Ready by 7:00 a.m.; curb not earlier than 7:00 p.m. Prior (FAQ). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed

Schedule

Curbside

Curbside checklist

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

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When

Ready by 7:00 a.m.; curb not earlier than 7:00 p.m. Prior (FAQ).

Where

Curb/alley (curbside) or accessible backdoor location outside garages.

Limits

Yard waste Apr–end of November with additional procedures/charges (see Village Yard Waste page). Stickers for extra refuse/yard waste per FAQ.

Not allowed

Special-collection exclusions above; batteries/household hazardous waste/e-waste via separate Village program pages (not curbside refuse).

Bags

Extra refuse stickered 37-gal bags; recyclables loose in cart.

Source: Not yet confirmed

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Village Refuse & Recycling + Refuse Collection / map

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Full details for Winnetka: every rule, with sources

Trash: Village Public Works (municipal refuse). Days: Mon north of Tower; Tue Tower–Pine; Wed east of RR south of Pine; Thu west of RR Pine–Willow; Fri west of RR south of Willow. Curbside: one 35 / 65 / 95-gal cart weekly by 7:00 a.m.; set out not earlier than 7:00 p.m. Prior evening (FAQ); remove by 7:00 a.m. Morning after. Backdoor: up to two 37-gal cans ≤60 lbs full / ≤20 lbs empty; optional 2x/week $115.82/mo. Extra bags: Village refuse sticker $3 each (Village Hall, Grand Foods, Lakeside Foods). Late/not-out by 7 a.m. May miss; same-week extra pickup $44.09.
Recycling: Contracted by Village; same day as refuse; 95-gal carts available via PW. Out by 7:00 a.m.; not before dusk/7 p.m. Prior evening. Commingled; rinse; paper not bundled. Free for refuse customers.
Bulk pickup: Not on regular route — special collection required. Special pickup $44.09 first cy + $16.97/additional cy; schedule PW 847-716-3568. Two-yard dumpster drop $92.82 (+ daily hold after day 8). Not accepted on special: liquids/household hazardous waste, paint, yard/brush, dirt, concrete/asphalt/brick, electronics/appliances with motors or freon (other specialized services).
Curbside: when: Ready by 7:00 a.m.; curb not earlier than 7:00 p.m. Prior (FAQ).
Curbside: where: Curb/alley (curbside) or accessible backdoor location outside garages.
Curbside: limits: Yard waste Apr–end of November with additional procedures/charges (see Village Yard Waste page). Stickers for extra refuse/yard waste per FAQ.
Curbside: brush: See Village yard-waste procedures page — not fully restated on Refuse Collection page.
Curbside: not allowed: Special-collection exclusions above; batteries/household hazardous waste/e-waste via separate Village program pages (not curbside refuse).
Curbside: bags: Extra refuse stickered 37-gal bags; recyclables loose in cart.
Curbside: fees and fines: Fee schedule for missed/same-week pickup rather than ordinance fine dollars on page.
Holidays: Named holiday make-up calendar aren't listed online — ask the city or your hauler.
Hauler: Village of Winnetka Public Works (refuse); recycling contracted by Village
Contacts: Public Works 847-716-3568 / [email protected]; Village 847-501-6000
Find your day: Village Refuse & Recycling + Refuse Collection / map
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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