Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Addison
In Illinois, garbage and recycling services run on weekly zone-based routes. Exact pickup days vary by local municipality and private hauler.
State Mandate
Electronics and landscape waste are strictly banned from landfills.
Village-issued Toter or Personal Container Bin (Trash)
Place two-wheeled carts at the curb with the metal bar facing the street. Personal containers must be 10-30 gallons, have handles and lids, and weigh under 50 lbs. Bins must be at the curb between 6:00 PM the night before and midnight following collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-hazardous household items
- ✓General refuse
Village-issued Toter or Clear Bags Bin (Recycling)
Do not exceed 80 pounds. Use the provided recycling tote or clear plastic bags for overflow. Place at the curb alongside your regular garbage.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and mixed paper
- ✓Cardboard and chipboard
- ✓Brown, green, and clear glass
- ✓Aluminum, steel, and bi-metal cans
- ✓Plastic containers #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastics #6 (Polystyrene)
- ✕Motor oil or petroleum containers
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Light bulbs and Pyrex
- ✕Ceramics and shirt hangers
Yard Waste Bin
Landscape waste removal is provided by Republic Services. Do not mix yard waste into your standard garbage or recycling carts.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small branches
- ✓General landscape debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular service day
Placement
Place appliances and bulk items at the curb no earlier than 6:00 PM on the evening before your collection day. Calling Republic Services ahead of time for appliances is strongly encouraged.
Accepted
- ✓ Large household appliances (White Goods)
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers
- ✓ Washing machines and dryers
- ✓ Air conditioners
- ✓ General household furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Automobile tires
- ✕ Wet lead-acid batteries
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
Tires require a marginal disposal fee (usually $1 to $2.50) at local retailers. If you need a large dumpster for home renovations, you must rent one exclusively through Republic Services.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, garbage and recycling services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Normal service resumes the following Monday.
Yard Waste Exception
Landscape waste removal follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as garbage and recycling pickups.
If one of these major holidays falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), your regular Monday through Friday pickup schedule will not be interrupted.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Avoid Number 6 Plastics
While Addison accepts a wide spectrum of plastic containers, anything stamped with a #6 (typically polystyrene foam cups, packing peanuts, and certain takeout containers) is strictly prohibited and must go in your regular trash.
Use Clear Bags for Recycling Overflow
If your primary recycling tote gets full, do not use opaque black or white garbage bags for the overflow. Republic Services requires any extra recyclables to be placed exclusively in clear plastic recycling bags.
Keep Automotive Fluids Out
Never attempt to recycle empty motor oil, antifreeze, or transmission fluid bottles. Even when empty, the petroleum residue contaminates the recycling stream and ruins the processing machinery.
Seasonal Information
Spring and Fall
Spring & Fall (Dates Vary)The Village of Addison hosts special bi-annual recycling events each spring and fall. These events offer a safe drop-off location for electronics and other everyday items not permitted in standard curbside bins.
Winter
JanuaryThe Village typically facilitates a seasonal Christmas tree removal program shortly after the holidays. Trees must be completely stripped of ornaments, tinsel, and lights to be collected.
Summer
June - AugustDuring severe summer storm season, the Public Works Department may organize emergency branch pickups. For regular disposal, ensure all landscape branches are properly bundled according to Village size and weight limits.
About Addison Waste Management
Unlimited Garbage Collection Across Five Zones
The Village of Addison partners with Republic Services to provide a highly flexible, unlimited weekly garbage collection program. The community is divided into five distinct geographic areas, with each section receiving pickup on a specific weekday, Monday through Friday. As long as your household waste is properly containerized and within the weight limits, Republic Services will collect an unlimited amount of general refuse from your curb without requiring expensive overage stickers.
Flexible Container Options for Residents
While Republic Services proudly supplies Addison residents with two-wheeled, high-capacity waste toters free of charge, you are not strictly required to use them. If you prefer, you can use your own personal garbage containers. The Village simply asks that personal cans be between 10 and 30 gallons in capacity, feature tight-fitting lids, have sturdy handles, and weigh no more than 50 pounds when fully loaded.
Convenient Curbside Appliance Removal
Disposing of large household appliances—known as 'white goods'—can be a hassle in many municipalities, but Addison makes it easy. Residents can place old refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, and air conditioners right at the curb for collection on their normal garbage day. To ensure swift and seamless removal, the Village highly recommends calling Republic Services customer care ahead of time so they know to send the appropriate truck.
Generous Curbside Recycling Limits
Addison's curbside recycling program is incredibly user-friendly, allowing residents to place all approved recyclables into a single bin without tedious sorting. Homeowners can use the official recycling totes or opt to pack excess materials in clear plastic recycling bags. The program boasts a generous weight limit, accepting up to 80 pounds of recyclable materials per household on your regularly scheduled refuse collection day.
Local Solutions for Tires and Batteries
Because items like automobile tires and lead-acid batteries are banned from Illinois landfills, they cannot be picked up at the curb by Republic Services. However, Addison has established strong local partnerships for safe disposal. Old tires can be brought to nearby tire retailers, such as Krage's Service Center on Lake Street, for a marginal fee. Household and car batteries are accepted at the Batteries Plus Bulbs location in nearby Glen Ellyn.
Drop-off Facilities
Krage's Service Center
191 E. Lake St, Addison, IL 60101
Materials Accepted
Batteries Plus Bulbs
481 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to use the garbage carts provided by Republic Services?
No. While Republic Services supplies two-wheeled toters at no charge, their use is not mandatory. You can use your own personal garbage cans as long as they hold between 10 and 30 gallons, have tight-fitting lids and handles, and weigh under 50 pounds.
How do I throw away an old refrigerator in Addison?
Addison allows residents to place large household appliances—including refrigerators, washers, and air conditioners—at the curb for pickup on their regular garbage day. The Village encourages you to call Republic Services at 708-345-7050 ahead of time to expedite the pickup.
Can I put extra recycling in garbage bags?
If you run out of room in your recycling tote, you cannot use standard opaque garbage bags for the overflow. The Village requires that any additional recyclables be placed in clear plastic recycling bags so the driver can easily identify the contents.
Where can I safely dispose of old car tires?
Because automobile tires are banned from Illinois landfills, Republic Services will not collect them from the curb. You must bring old tires to a local tire retailer, such as Krage's Service Center on Lake Street, which charges a small fee (typically $1 to $2.50 per tire) for environmentally safe disposal.