Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Huntley
Trash Day
Every Monday (excluding Sun City, which is serviced separately through Waste Management)
Recycling
Every Monday
Yard Waste
Every Monday (seasonally from the first Monday in April through the second Monday in December)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (permitted at curb after 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside waste service is contracted through MDC Environmental Services and billed quarterly, separate from your Village bi-monthly water/sewer bill.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A discounted senior rate is available for heads of household aged 55 and older through MDC Environmental Services.
95-gallon Toter (provided by MDC) Bin (Trash)
Trash must be stored securely. Bins cannot be placed at the curb sooner than 6:00 PM the day before pickup and must be kept out of sight (in a garage or behind a landscape screen) on non-collection days.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Soiled paper
65-gallon Toter (provided by MDC) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is unlimited but items must be placed loose in the container. Do not bag recyclables. Do not cram other items into cardboard boxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (broken down to 3x3 ft or smaller)
- ✓Clean paper and magazines
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Tanglers (cords, wires)
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Active from the first Monday in April to the second Monday in December. Use kraft bags or an MDC yard waste cart. Branches must not exceed 4 feet in length, 40 pounds, or 2 inches in diameter, and bundles must be under 18 inches thick. Dirt and sod are not accepted.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Weeds
- ✓Twigs and small branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly
Placement
Place eligible bulk items at the curb next to your standard trash toter. Items over 50 pounds require a special pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Small furniture
- ✓ Boxes and crates
- ✓ Barrels
- ✓ Items that can be lifted by one driver
Not Accepted
- ✕ White goods (appliances like refrigerators or washers)
- ✕ Electronics (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Construction waste
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Car batteries
Oversized items (requiring two or more people to lift, such as a hot tub) and white goods require calling MDC in advance to schedule a special pickup and will incur an additional per-item fee (e.g., $60.69 per white good).
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on or before your regularly scheduled collection day, service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection (April-December) follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard trash and recycling.
When a holiday falls on a weekend and is legally observed on a Monday (for example, if Christmas is on a Sunday, it is observed Monday), collections for that week will shift by one day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilYard waste collection resumes on the first Monday of April. Be sure to attend the annual 'Green and Clean Huntley Day' at the Municipal Complex to securely shred documents and recycle bulky electronics like old TVs and computers.
Summer
June - AugustFollowing summer storms, brush pickup rules are strictly enforced. All branches must be bundled (max 4 feet long, under 40 lbs, individual branches under 2 inches thick) to be picked up by MDC.
Winter
December - MarchThe yard waste program officially ends on the second Monday in December. Ensure all waste carts are placed clear of the street during snowstorms to prevent interference with Village snow plows.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Refuse Operations in Huntley
Huntley residents benefit from a structured residential sanitation program operated in partnership with MDC Environmental Services. The Village prioritizes dependable weekly pickups for general refuse and recyclables to preserve the aesthetic appeal of local neighborhoods. Every single-family household is equipped with standardized wheeled carts, which streamline the collection process, deter wildlife scavengers, and minimize loose litter during windy Illinois weather.
Setup and Street Placement Directives
Proper positioning of your bins is crucial for uninterrupted service. Collection crews begin their municipal routes promptly, so all containers must be wheeled out to the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your assigned pickup day. Ensure that the metal lift bar faces the street and keep a three-foot perimeter clear around each cart. This precise spacing allows the automated mechanical arms to grasp the bins safely without damaging nearby mailboxes, landscaping features, or parked vehicles.
Seasonal Landscape Waste Protocol
Managing grass clippings and autumn leaves is an ongoing seasonal requirement. Huntley’s yard waste program runs strictly from the first week of April through the final week of November. Homeowners must use 30-gallon biodegradable kraft paper bags or standard 32-gallon refuse cans clearly marked with a bold 'Yard Waste Only' decal. Unless you have actively enrolled in an annual yard waste cart subscription, each bag or un-carted container must display a prepaid municipal sticker.
Bulk Items and Appliance Haul-Away
Getting rid of oversized household goods is highly convenient under the Village's current waste contract. You are permitted to leave out one single bulk item—such as an old mattress, a heavy wooden desk, or a sofa—alongside your regular trash carts each week at no extra charge. Conversely, major white goods like refrigerators, washing machines, and water heaters are absolutely not included in this free weekly allowance. These heavy metal appliances require residents to call MDC Environmental Services directly in advance to schedule a dedicated removal and pay a separate environmental processing fee.
Proper Handling of Electronics
State environmental mandates strictly prohibit tossing electronic devices into standard garbage carts. Devices like flat-screen televisions, laptops, and gaming consoles contain hazardous components like lead and cadmium that require specialized recycling. Huntley residents can responsibly dispose of e-waste by dropping it off at designated McHenry County or Kane County electronic recycling drives, or by utilizing specialized curbside electronic collection services arranged directly through MDC.
Drop-off Facilities
Huntley Municipal Complex (Green & Clean Huntley Day Only)
10987 Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142
Materials Accepted
MDC Environmental Services Main Office
1050 Greenlee Street, Marengo, IL 60152
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who manages residential trash pickup in Huntley?
Residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste collections in the Village of Huntley are managed by MDC Environmental Services.
When does the village pick up yard waste?
The seasonal landscape waste collection program begins during the first week of April and runs continuously through the final week of November.
Can I put a mattress out for standard garbage collection?
Yes, Huntley allows residents to place one bulk item, such as a mattress or couch, at the curb each week at no additional charge.