Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bolingbrook
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, according to your neighborhood collection zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once per week on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular collection day from April 1 through mid-December.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Refuse, recycling, and yard waste services are billed directly by the Village of Bolingbrook on a quarterly schedule.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, Drop Box
Rented Cart or Resident's Own Bags Bin (Trash)
Unlimited bags allowed (max 32-gal / 50 lbs). Or use a rented cart. Carts and bags must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food packaging
Village-supplied Bin or Rented Cart Bin (Recycling)
Commingled recycling collected weekly. Place items loosely in Village-supplied bins, rented carts, or your own handles-equipped containers marked for recycling. Do not bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Glass jars and bottles
- ✓Aluminum, tin and steel cans
- ✓Clean paper and flattened cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Use 33-gallon Kraft paper bags (max 50 lbs). Brush must be tied with twine in bundles no longer than 4 feet, under 2 feet in diameter, and max 50 lbs per bundle. No branches over 3 inches thick.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Weeds and plant trimmings
- ✓Small brush and limbs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One bulk item per week
Placement
Place the single bulk item at the curb next to your regular refuse by 7:00 a.m. Items weighing over 50 lbs require a special call to schedule.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Tables and chairs
- ✓ Couches and bookcases
- ✓ Rolled carpeting (up to 4 rolls in lieu of a bulk item)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronics and TVs
- ✕ Hazardous household waste
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Excessive construction debris beyond 1 cubic yard
Additional bulk items beyond the one free item per week cost $8.00 each. You must call Flood Brothers at (630) 261-0400 at least 24 hours in advance to pre-pay and schedule extra items.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday or Sunday, and your regularly scheduled pickup is on or after the holiday, your collection will be delayed by one day for that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and recycling collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard household refuse.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the regular Monday through Friday collection schedule is not affected at all.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring through Fall
April - Mid-DecemberWeekly yard waste collection begins the first full week in April and runs continuously through December 15th. All landscape debris must be in Kraft paper bags or properly tied bundles.
Winter
JanuaryFlood Brothers provides a special curbside collection for live Christmas trees throughout the entire month of January. Trees must be completely stripped of ornaments, tinsel, lights, and stands, and should never be placed in plastic bags.
Fall and Winter
November - AprilBecause the sun sets earlier in the winter, the Village of Bolingbrook adjusts the allowed cart placement times. Between November 1 and April 30, you may place your garbage and recycling at the curb as early as 3:00 PM the day before collection.
Local Tips & Community Info
Flood Brothers Residential Waste Services
In the vibrant community of Bolingbrook, keeping neighborhoods pristine is a collaborative effort between residents and the official municipal waste contractor, Flood Brothers Disposal. Unlike many communities that limit household garbage, Bolingbrook offers weekly collection with generous allowances. Standard refuse and single-stream recycling are picked up on the same designated day each week. Residents can utilize either their designated carts or set out an unlimited number of securely tied garbage bags, provided each bag does not exceed 32 gallons in capacity or weigh more than 50 pounds. This flexible approach ensures that whether you are doing a routine weekly cleanup or hosting a large family gathering, your waste management needs are fully covered.
Timings for Curbside Placement
To keep collection routes moving efficiently, Flood Brothers requires that all refuse, recycling, and yard waste be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. It is highly recommended to place your bins at the edge of your driveway rather than in the street, ensuring they do not obstruct passing traffic, bicycles, or snowplows during the winter months. When positioning your recycling carts, make sure the lid is properly closed to prevent lightweight paper or cardboard from blowing across the neighborhood. Once the collection vehicles have serviced your street, local ordinances require you to retrieve your empty containers and store them out of public view by the end of the day.
Yard Waste Season and Brush Bundling
Bolingbrook's landscape waste collection season runs annually from the first full week of April through December 11th. During this period, residents can seamlessly dispose of grass clippings, fallen leaves, and small plant trimmings. All organic yard waste must be placed inside standard biodegradable kraft paper bags or clearly marked rigid containers not exceeding 33 gallons or 50 pounds. Dirt, rocks, and root balls are strictly prohibited and will be left behind. If you are pruning trees, brush must be tightly bundled using natural twine. Each bundle must remain under four feet in length, two feet in diameter, and weigh less than 50 pounds, with individual branches no thicker than three inches.
Disposing of Furniture and Bulk Items
Sometimes you need to throw away items that simply will not fit into a standard garbage cart. Bolingbrook residents are permitted to discard bulk items, such as mattresses, box springs, wooden chairs, and tables, alongside their regular trash. However, if a single bulk item weighs more than 50 pounds, it requires a special pickup arrangement. Furthermore, if you have multiple heavy furniture pieces, additional bulk items beyond the standard allowance may incur an $8.00 fee per piece. For the safety of the collection crew, all mattresses and box springs must be entirely sealed in protective plastic covers before being placed at the curb.
White Goods and Electronics (E-Waste)
Illinois state law strictly prohibits electronic waste—such as computers, printers, and televisions—from entering standard landfills. Fortunately, Flood Brothers provides Bolingbrook residents with convenient curbside electronic recycling. Households can schedule a pickup that includes one television per collection at no extra charge. Additional televisions incur a $25 fee, which increases to $50 if the TV weighs over 50 pounds. You must call the Flood Brothers office at least 48 hours in advance to schedule an E-waste collection. Similarly, large appliances or "white goods" like refrigerators, washing machines, and water heaters can be collected curbside, provided you call at least 24 hours prior to your designated collection day.
Do-It-Yourself Construction Debris
If you are tackling a minor home renovation, such as replacing drywall, pulling up carpet, or swapping out kitchen cabinets, you can dispose of the resulting debris through the standard collection program. Bolingbrook allows each household to set out up to one cubic yard of "Do-It-Yourself" construction material every week. This debris must be safely contained in boxes, bags, or 32-gallon cans, with each container weighing no more than 50 pounds. Loose items like carpeting must be tightly rolled, tied, and cut into lengths of four feet or less. If your renovation project generates more than one cubic yard of waste, you will need to call customer service at (630) 261-0578 to arrange for a commercial dumpster or a special volume-based pickup.
Drop-off Facilities
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Best Buy - Bolingbrook (Small Electronics)
315 N. Weber Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put my trash out in Bolingbrook?
All refuse, recycling, and yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day to guarantee service from Flood Brothers Disposal.
How can I throw away an old television in Bolingbrook?
Flood Brothers offers curbside E-waste collection. One television is included per pickup, but you must call their office at least 48 hours in advance to schedule the service. Additional TVs will incur a fee.
Does the village collect branches and tree limbs?
Yes. Brush and branches can be collected during the yard waste season if they are tied with twine into bundles that are no longer than 4 feet, under 2 feet in diameter, and weigh less than 50 pounds.