Rockford trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Code 903.05: designated hauler weekly residential. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | No a.m. Clock on City Garbage page text — check Waste Management (WM) / calendar. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Waste Management — curbside every other Wednesday; City 2026 Recycling Calendar on Garbage page. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Via Waste Management (WM); Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility Buffalo (household hazardous waste/electronics/appliances/tires). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Waste Management (city contract). |
| Contacts | Waste Management (WM) trash 1-800-450-9378; WM recycle 1-888-960-0008; City 763-477-6565. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
No a.m. Clock on City Garbage page text — check Waste Management (WM) / calendar.
Where
Curbside Wednesday routes (City).
Limits
Per Waste Management (WM) / City contract.
Not allowed
Per Waste Management (WM) recycle guide / calendar.
Bags
Per Waste Management (WM) (typically loose recycle).
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
Holiday details on City 2026 Recycling Calendar (embedded images — cite calendar; Check Waste Management (WM) for trash holiday weeks).
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Full details for Rockford: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Refuse Collection Contract — Waste Management 1-800-450-9378; collected every Wednesday (City Garbage & Recycling & Compost). Code 903.05: designated hauler weekly residential.
- Recycling
- Waste Management 1-888-960-0008 — curbside every other Wednesday; City 2026 Recycling Calendar on Garbage page.
- Bulk pickup
- Via Waste Management (WM); Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility Buffalo (household hazardous waste/electronics/appliances/tires).
- Curbside: when
- No a.m. Clock on City Garbage page text — check Waste Management (WM) / calendar.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside Wednesday routes (City).
- Curbside: limits
- Per Waste Management (WM) / City contract.
- Curbside: brush
- City Compost Site 9000 Elm St Apr–Nov (brush, lawn clippings, leaves) — Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Wed gate 4:30–8:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m.–noon.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Per Waste Management (WM) recycle guide / calendar.
- Curbside: bags
- Per Waste Management (WM) (typically loose recycle).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Code Ch. 903.
- Holidays
Holiday details on City 2026 Recycling Calendar (embedded images — cite calendar; Check Waste Management (WM) for trash holiday weeks).
- Hauler
- Waste Management (city contract)
- Contacts
- Waste Management (WM) trash 1-800-450-9378; WM recycle 1-888-960-0008; City 763-477-6565
- Find your day
- City Garbage & Recycling & Compost
- 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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