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
!Contamination Tips
Meat is Strictly Prohibited from Composting
While Bloomingdale uniquely allows food scraps in your yard waste containers, you must never include meat, bones, grease, or dairy products. These items attract pests, cause severe odors, and contaminate the commercial composting process.
Keep E-Waste Out of Your Carts
Never hide old laptops, phones, or cables in your regular trash or recycling carts. Take advantage of SBC's free monthly curbside e-waste pickup by calling them 48 hours in advance to schedule.
Don't Bag Your Recyclables
Plastic grocery bags and garbage sacks wrap around the fast-moving sorting gears at SBC's material recovery facilities. Always keep your cardboard, plastics, and cans completely loose in your recycling cart.
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.
About Bloomingdale Waste Management
Bloomingdale's Comprehensive Waste Partnership with SBC
The Village of Bloomingdale has secured an exclusive municipal solid waste contract with S.B.C. Waste Solutions (SBC) to manage all residential refuse, recycling, and landscape waste for single-family homes. The flat-rate collection program divides the village into specific neighborhood zones, with highly efficient routing scheduling pickups strictly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. To ensure consistent service, residents must wheel their carts to the curb prior to 7:00 a.m. on their designated morning.
Curbside E-Waste Collection at Your Doorstep
A standout feature of Bloomingdale's waste contract is the inclusion of free curbside electronic waste (e-waste) collection. Because electronics are legally banned from Illinois landfills, residents cannot place items like old televisions, computers, or printers into their standard refuse carts. Instead, SBC offers specialized e-waste collection right at the curb on the first full collection week of every month. Residents simply need to call SBC customer service at least 48 hours in advance to get on the route schedule.
Food Scrap Composting Integrated with Yard Waste
Bloomingdale strongly encourages environmental sustainability by allowing organic food scraps to be commingled with seasonal yard waste. From April through November, residents can toss items like fruit peels, vegetable scraps, eggshells, and coffee grounds directly into their biodegradable kraft paper yard waste bags or their rented SBC yard waste cart. This forward-thinking program drastically reduces methane emissions in local landfills while creating nutrient-rich compost for DuPage County.
Generous Allowances for Bulk Items and White Goods
Handling large home cleanouts is highly accommodating under the village's flat-rate billing system. SBC allows Bloomingdale residents to dispose of up to two (2) cubic yards of bulk items each week at no additional charge. This equates to roughly one mattress and box spring set, a large couch, or a dining table with chairs. Heavy household appliances, also known as white goods, are also included in this allowance, saving residents from exorbitant private hauling fees.
Discounted Refuse Rates for Senior Citizens
The Village of Bloomingdale ensures that solid waste services remain affordable for older residents on fixed incomes. Homeowners aged 65 and older who are the primary account holders are eligible for a discounted monthly refuse rate. To activate this reduced billing tier, eligible seniors must submit a valid photo ID to SBC Waste Solutions through their online portal or by contacting their customer service team directly.
Drop-off Facilities
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility (IEPA Licensed)
156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my garbage out in Bloomingdale?
All refuse, recycling, and yard waste carts or bags must be placed at the curb prior to 7:00 A.M. on your scheduled collection day (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, depending on your zone).
Can I put food scraps in my yard waste bags?
Yes! Bloomingdale encourages organic composting. You may place acceptable food scraps like fruits, vegetables, rice, beans, pasta, bread, eggshells, and coffee grounds in your yard waste bags or rented cart. However, meat and dairy products are strictly prohibited.
How do I throw away old electronics like a TV or computer?
Electronic waste is banned from Illinois landfills and cannot go in your standard refuse cart. SBC Waste Solutions offers a free curbside e-waste collection one day per month during the first full collection week. You must call them at 312-522-1115 at least 48 hours in advance to schedule the pickup.
Does Bloomingdale offer a garbage discount for senior citizens?
Yes, residents aged 65 and older who are the primary account holders are eligible for a reduced monthly refuse rate. To receive the senior discount, you must provide SBC Waste Solutions with a valid photo ID, which can be uploaded via their website.