Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bloomingdale
Trash Day
Curbside trash collection is picked up once per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, depending on your neighborhood service area.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as regular trash (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday).
Yard Waste
Yard and organic waste is collected weekly on your regular pickup day from April 1 through November 30 using prepaid stickers or an optional cart subscription.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside waste and recycling services are billed quarterly directly by SBC Waste Solutions, while village water and sewer utilities are billed separately by the Village of Bloomingdale.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Seniors age 65+ qualify for a reduced quarterly rate with proof of ID. Account holders age 75+ or with severe physical disabilities are eligible for free garage door pickup service.
City-issued Cart (35, 65, or 95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Carts must be placed at the curb prior to 7:00 A.M. on the day of collection. Residents may request to switch their cart size within 60 days of occupancy at no cost.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste and non-recyclable wrappers
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Small broken household items
City-issued Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
Place all recyclables loosely in the cart. Do not bag your recycling in plastic garbage bags. Must be at the curb by 7:00 A.M. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and mail
- ✓Clean plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags or film
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Food waste or liquids
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Runs from the 1st collection day in April through the last week of November. Use a rented SBC Yard Waste Cart or 50-pound biodegradable kraft paper bags with a $4.00 municipal sticker attached. Branches must be bundled (max 4 ft long, 4 inches diameter, 50 lbs) with a sticker.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Twigs and plant material
- ✓Food scraps (Fruits, Veggies, Rice, Beans, Pasta, Bread, Eggshells, Coffee Grounds)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on regular collection day
Placement
Place items at the curb prior to 7:00 A.M. on your collection day. Residents are encouraged to call SBC at 312-522-1115 to notify them of large items like white goods.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattress and box spring sets
- ✓ Couches, chairs, and dining tables
- ✓ Rolled carpet (cut to 5-foot lengths)
- ✓ White goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste or liquid paints
- ✕ Contractor-generated construction debris
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Loose debris exceeding 2 cubic yards
Up to 2 cubic yards is free. For excessive remodeling debris or amounts over 2 cubic yards, residents must call SBC to request a special pickup quote or rent a roll-off dumpster.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday lands on your normally scheduled pickup day or earlier in the week, the pick-up day for that week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard and organic waste collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule during the active April-November collection season.
If a recognized holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, residential curbside collections are generally unaffected and remain on their normal Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring, Summer & Fall
Varies (Three times a year)The Village of Bloomingdale Public Works Department offers a free residential branch collection program three times a year for single-family detached homes. Check the village calendar for exact spring, summer, and fall dates.
Winter
December - JanuarySBC Waste Solutions collects live Christmas trees on your regularly scheduled refuse pick-up days for four weeks following the Christmas holiday. Be sure to remove all ornaments, lights, and plastic tree bags before setting it at the curb.
Spring through Fall
April - NovemberYard and organic waste collection officially begins on the first collection day in April and ends on the last collection week in November. During the winter off-season, organic debris will not be collected by standard trucks.
Local Tips & Community Info
Bloomingdale Residential Waste Services: Getting Started
To keep the Village of Bloomingdale pristine, local officials maintain an exclusive refuse contract with SBC Waste Solutions. This family-owned hauler manages all standard garbage, recycling, and yard organics for single-family residences within the community. Depending on what section of the village map your home falls in, your designated collection day will be either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Be sure to have your carts rolled out to the edge of your driveway by 7:00 a.m. to guarantee the sanitation drivers do not bypass your property during their morning routes.
Recycling and E-Waste Curbside Perks
Bloomingdale places a strong emphasis on local sustainability. Every home is provided with a 65-gallon recycling container at no additional charge. The system is single-stream, meaning all clean paper, plastics, glass jars, and metal cans can go into the same bin without sorting—just ensure no plastic grocery bags are mixed in. Uniquely, SBC also offers complimentary curbside pick-up for small electronic waste, commonly known as e-waste. This specialized community service occurs during the first full collection week of every month, but you are required to call the hauler at least 48 hours in advance to get your address placed on the route list.
Managing Bulk Items and Yard Debris
When doing a major house cleanout, you do not necessarily need a dumpster right away. SBC permits the disposal of up to two cubic yards of large bulk items, such as old mattresses or couches weighing over 50 pounds, on your normal garbage day. If your pile exceeds this volume, you must arrange a special pickup and potentially pay an excess volume fee. During the growing season, which spans from April 1st through the final week of November, yard waste is also collected weekly. You can participate by purchasing individual brown bags and yard waste stickers from local retailers, or by renting a dedicated organics cart directly from the hauling company.
Important Times, Holidays, and Cart Rules
Civic ordinances dictate that waste receptacles cannot be stored permanently at the curb. You are permitted to place them out the evening before pickup, but they must be returned to the side or rear of your home within 24 hours after collection has concluded. Additionally, the standard collection calendar shifts by one day when major holidays—specifically New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas—interrupt the normal workweek.
Drop-off Facilities
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility (IEPA Licensed)
156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Which days are garbage picked up in Bloomingdale?
Depending on your specific neighborhood zone, your weekly garbage collection will occur on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
How does electronics recycling work in the village?
SBC Waste Solutions provides free small e-waste pick-up during the first full collection week of each month. However, you must call them 48 hours in advance to schedule the service.
Who provides the trash and recycling bins?
SBC Waste Solutions supplies all single-family homes with standard refuse carts and a 65-gallon recycling cart. You can contact them directly to upgrade or downsize your bin capacities.