Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Calumet City
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday based on color-coded neighborhood zones (Monday: Green, Tuesday: Orange, Wednesday: Yellow, Thursday: Blue, Friday: Pink).
Recycling
Collected on your assigned collection day according to your neighborhood zone map.
Yard Waste
Collected on your regular pickup day during the yard waste collection season.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection charges are billed monthly alongside water and sewer fees on your municipal utility bill. Note that final utility bills when moving must be paid in person at the City Clerk's Office via cash or cashier's check.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Seniors age 65 and older qualify for a 50% discount on their monthly refuse rate ($11.59 for the first unit instead of the standard $23.19).
City-issued Toter (colors vary) Bin (Trash)
All regular household trash must be placed inside the city-issued garbage tote. Extra refuse must be placed in a closed receptacle. Carts should be placed at the curb the night before or early morning on your zone's designated day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small broken household items
City-issued Toter (colors vary) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; place them loosely in your designated recycling tote. Ensure all containers are rinsed clean of food and liquid residue before tossing them in.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened corrugated cardboard
- ✓Paper, mail, and magazines
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, and #5
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Needles and medical waste
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste must be placed in biodegradable Kraft paper bags or clearly marked rigid containers. Branches must be bundled with twine and cut to no more than 4 feet in length.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs and brush
- ✓Garden debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One item per week
Placement
Place your single bulk item directly next to your city-issued garbage tote on your normal, color-coded collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and sofas
- ✓ Chairs and small furniture
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Tables
- ✓ Large toys
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronics (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals and wet paint
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Large appliances (White goods)
If you have more than one bulk item to dispose of, you must hold it for the following week or contact Republic Services to arrange a special, paid pickup.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday on or before your regular pickup day, service for the remainder of the week will be delayed by exactly one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard garbage and recycling during its active season.
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday generally do not affect the Monday through Friday collection routes.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring to Fall
April - NovemberCurbside yard waste collection typically begins in early April and runs weekly on your regular refuse day through the end of November, weather permitting.
Winter
JanuaryFollowing the holiday season, Republic Services collects natural Christmas trees. Trees must be completely stripped of all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and the stand, and must not be placed inside a plastic tree bag.
Summer
June - AugustDuring the Midwest's severe summer storm season, remember that large downed limbs from private property are the homeowner's responsibility. They must be chopped to four feet and bundled for standard pickup.
Local Tips & Community Info
Comprehensive Weekly Trash Collection
Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment in Calumet City is a community effort. Weekly residential garbage pickup is managed through a municipal partnership with Republic Services. To guarantee that your household refuse is collected, residents must position their municipal carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection morning. Alternatively, local ordinances permit you to place your bins out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before. Ensuring that your trash is properly bagged inside the cart helps prevent wind-blown litter across neighborhood streets.
Streamlined Curbside Recycling
Calumet City strongly encourages residents to participate in the curbside recycling program to divert reusable materials from local landfills. Acceptable items include flattened cardboard, clean paper, metal food cans, and standard plastic containers. It is absolutely crucial to keep your recyclables loose inside the cart; do not bag them in plastic grocery bags, as these tangle in the sorting facility's machinery. Items like styrofoam, hazardous household chemicals, and electronic waste must never be placed in your designated recycling bin.
Generous Weekly Bulk Item Allowance
Unlike many neighboring municipalities that limit heavy waste disposal to seasonal events, Calumet City allows residents to discard one large bulk item per week at no extra charge. Acceptable items include old furniture, a mattress, or a household appliance. Republic Services requests that this single bulk item be placed neatly next to your regular refuse cart on your normal garbage day. If you have multiple heavy items to discard, you must spread them out over consecutive weeks or privately hire a junk removal service.
Seasonal Yard Waste Regulations
When the weather warms up, the city implements specific landscape waste guidelines to manage grass clippings, twigs, and leaves. Yard waste collection runs throughout the growing season and requires debris to be placed in approved biodegradable kraft paper bags or designated 32-to-35-gallon rigid containers marked with a city compost sticker. If you are disposing of tree branches, they must be securely tied with twine into small bundles no longer than four feet. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited for any yard waste.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments and Support
Throughout the year, major national holidays such as New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas will cause a minor disruption to the collection calendar. If one of these holidays falls on a weekday, all pickup routes will be pushed back by exactly one day for the remainder of that week. For any unresolved issues or missed pickups, residents are encouraged to contact the Republic Services local dispatch directly at 708-385-8252.
Drop-off Facilities
The Home Depot - Calumet City
1550 Torrence Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
Materials Accepted
Chicago Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility
1150 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bulk items can I throw away each week?
Calumet City residents are permitted to throw away exactly one large bulk item per week alongside their regular trash.
What time should my garbage carts be on the curb?
Carts must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, or you may place them out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before.
Are holidays going to change my garbage day?
Yes, major weekday holidays will delay your refuse and recycling collection by one day for the remainder of that week.