Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Crest Hill
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.
Standard City/Republic Trash Bin Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb after 4:00 p.m. the night before collection. Total weight of standard bags or small cans should not exceed 35 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Blue Bin Bin (Recycling)
Use the blue bin provided by Allied Waste/Republic Services. Items should be placed loose in the bin, never bagged.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Clean paper and magazines
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords)
Yard Waste Bin
Use Kraft paper bags or personal cans marked with a 'Y'. Bundles must be tied, under 4 feet long, and under 35 lbs. No plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Plant trimmings
- ✓Branches and brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly
Placement
Place your single allowed bulk item at the curb after 4:00 p.m. the night before your scheduled collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Couches
- ✓ Large non-hazardous household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste (requires separate scheduling)
- ✕ Hazardous liquids
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Tires
There is no additional charge for the one weekly bulk item, but the city strongly requests that you call Republic Services at 815-723-3200 beforehand as a courtesy.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regularly scheduled service day falls on or after one of the observed holidays, your service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular trash and recycling during the active season (April-November).
If a holiday falls on a weekend (e.g., Saturday), standard weekday service schedules remain unaffected.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Clearly Mark Yard Waste Cans
If you choose to use a reusable garbage can for your grass and leaves instead of Kraft paper bags, you must paint or affix a large, highly visible 'Y' on the container so the haulers know it contains organic waste, not regular trash.
E-Waste Must Be Bagged or Boxed
When scheduling your special doorstep e-waste pickup, remember that loose electronics will not be collected. All items must be contained in a clear plastic bag or a cardboard box and weigh less than 50 pounds.
Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Blue Bin
Republic Services utilizes a single-stream recycling system that cannot process plastic film. Never place your recyclables inside plastic grocery bags, and do not throw loose plastic bags into your blue recycling cart.
Seasonal Information
Spring & Summer
April - NovemberThe dedicated yard waste collection season begins the first week of April and runs continuously through the last week of November. All brush, leaves, and grass clippings must be set out on your regular refuse day.
Winter
December - MarchStandard curbside yard waste pickup is suspended during the winter months. Any organic debris generated during this time must either be composted or held until the program resumes in April.
Holidays
VariousIf a major holiday such as the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas falls on a weekday, all subsequent collections for that week will be pushed back by one day.
About Crest Hill Waste Management
Crest Hill's Partnership with Republic Services
The City of Crest Hill contracts with Republic Services (operating out of nearby Joliet) to provide comprehensive residential waste and recycling collection. Residents are assigned specific pickup days based on their subdivision or street location, such as Mondays for Broadway to Nicholson Street and Thursdays for areas west of Plainfield Road. All refuse and recycling containers can be placed at the curb starting at 4:00 p.m. the evening prior to your scheduled collection day.
Weekly Single-Item Bulk Collection
A highly convenient feature of Crest Hill's municipal waste program is the weekly bulk item allowance. Residents are permitted to place one large, bulky item—such as a piece of furniture or a mattress—out for pickup every single week alongside their regular trash. While the service is included, the city requests that residents contact Republic Services as a courtesy to coordinate the collection of these oversized items, ensuring the correct trucks are dispatched.
Front Doorstep E-Waste Solutions
Disposing of electronics is uniquely convenient in Crest Hill. Unlike many Illinois municipalities that require residents to drive to regional drop-off centers, Crest Hill offers scheduled electronic waste collections directly at your curbside or front doorstep. By calling Republic Services, residents can arrange for the pickup of e-waste, provided the items are placed in a clear bag or box and weigh no more than 50 pounds.
Seasonal Yard Waste Regulations
From the first week of April through the end of November, Republic Services conducts weekly yard waste removal on your normal trash day. Homeowners must use biodegradable Kraft paper bags or standard garbage cans prominently marked with a large letter 'Y'. Plastic garbage bags are strictly prohibited for grass clippings, leaves, and brush, and branches must be bundled not exceeding 4 feet in length or 35 pounds.
Drop-off Facilities
Republic Services Joliet Office
808 S Joliet St, Joliet, IL 60436
Materials Accepted
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
156 Fort Hill Dr, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bulk items can I throw away each week in Crest Hill?
Crest Hill residents are allowed to place one large bulky item out for collection each week on their regular service day. As a courtesy, you should call Republic Services at 815-723-3200 prior to your pickup day to let them know.
What is the proper way to dispose of old electronics and TVs?
Crest Hill offers a highly convenient e-waste program. You do not need to drive to a drop-off center. Simply call Republic Services to schedule a front doorstep or curbside pickup. Your electronics must be placed in a clear bag or a box and weigh no more than 50 pounds. Commercial e-waste is not accepted.
Can I put yard waste out in plastic garbage bags?
No, plastic bags are strictly prohibited for yard waste. You must use biodegradable Kraft paper bags or a standard personal garbage can that has been clearly marked with a 'Y'. Yard waste is collected from April through November.
What time am I allowed to put my trash cans at the curb?
According to city policy, residents may place their trash cans, blue recycling bins, and any bulk items or yard waste out at the curb starting at 4:00 p.m. the evening before their regularly scheduled pickup day.