Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lansing
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.
95-gallon cart (Dark color) Bin (Trash)
Carts and any properly prepared extra bags must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your designated collection day. Extra bags must not exceed 50 pounds each.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Soiled paper
95-gallon cart (Recycling specific) Bin (Recycling)
Collected every other week. All recyclables must be placed loosely in the provided cart. Do not bag your recycling in plastic grocery bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Clean paper and magazines
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Garbage or food waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Active April 1st through the second full week of December. Use the provided dark green 95-gallon cart with the green lid. Additional branches must be tied with twine in reasonable-sized bundles. No dirt or rocks permitted.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Plant materials
- ✓Small branches and twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly
Placement
Place your one permitted bulk item neatly at the curb next to your regular garbage cart by 6:00 AM on your scheduled service day.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Cabinets and dressers
- ✓ Large pieces of furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Excessive amounts of construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Items requiring more than one driver to lift (without prior arrangement)
While the first item is free, large clean-out projects with multiple bulky items or special waste (like large appliances or electronics) require you to call Homewood Disposal in advance to schedule a special pickup.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday on or before your regular collection day, your pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
During the active season, yard waste collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard garbage.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, your standard weekday collection schedule is generally not affected.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Strictly No Yard Waste in the Trash
By Illinois State Law, yard waste must NEVER be mixed with your regular garbage. Always separate your grass clippings and leaves into your dedicated green-lidded yard waste cart to ensure compliance and avoid skipped pickups.
Keep Dirt and Rocks Out of the Cart
When completing landscaping projects, remember that dirt, soil, sod, and rocks are considered construction debris, not yard waste. Placing these heavy materials in your yard waste cart can damage the truck mechanisms and will result in a rejected bin.
Never Bag Your Recyclables
The fastest way to ruin a batch of clean recycling is by tying it up in a plastic garbage bag. These bags wrap around the sorting gears at the recycling facility. Keep all paper, plastics, and glass loose inside the cart.
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilThe yard waste collection season officially kicks off on April 1st. Utilize your dark green cart for all spring yard cleanups, and ensure any excess branches are properly tied with biodegradable twine.
Autumn/Winter
DecemberThe yard waste program concludes during the second full week of December. Ensure all final fallen leaves and yard debris are placed at the curb before this cutoff date.
Winter
December - FebruaryDuring major winter storms, ensure your garbage and recycling carts are placed at the end of your driveway apron rather than in the street so they do not block Village of Lansing snowplows.
About Lansing Waste Management
Municipal Waste Partnership with Homewood Disposal
The Village of Lansing partners with Homewood Disposal Service to deliver dependable weekly refuse collection and bi-weekly recycling to all residential neighborhoods. Customers are conveniently billed directly through the Village of Lansing on a quarterly basis. To keep the community clean and uniform, every single-family home is provided with a standard 95-gallon wheeled cart for garbage, a 95-gallon cart for recycling, and a specialized green-lidded cart for seasonal yard waste.
Flexible Allowances for Extra Household Garbage
Unlike many municipalities that strictly enforce a volume-based cart system or require prepaid stickers for every extra bag, Lansing residents enjoy greater flexibility. If you generate a large amount of extra garbage from a clean-up project that won't fit inside your primary 95-gallon cart, you can place additional garbage bags neatly at the curb, provided no single bag weighs more than 50 pounds and the pile is manageable for one driver.
Included E-Waste and Weekly Bulk Collection
Homewood Disposal makes discarding large and difficult items hassle-free for Lansing homeowners. The disposal of one large bulk item, such as a mattress, sofa, or cabinet, is included each week with your regular service at no extra charge. Furthermore, because electronic waste is banned from Illinois landfills, electronic pickup is also included in your service. Residents simply need to contact Homewood Disposal in advance to schedule a dedicated e-waste route.
Dedicated Carts for Seasonal Yard Waste
Given the distinct seasons in Cook County, the yard waste program in Lansing is robust, running from April 1st through the second full week of December. Each household utilizes a dark green 95-gallon wheeled yard waste cart with a green lid. Branches and brush that do not fit inside the cart can be tied into reasonable-sized bundles with twine or string and placed immediately next to the cart for collection.
Senior Citizen Utility Discounts
The Village of Lansing proudly supports its older residents by offering a senior citizen discount on the quarterly garbage and sewer bill. Residents aged 65 and older who live in a single-family or duplex unit and are the primary account holder can apply for this reduced refuse rate by visiting the Lansing Municipal Center on Ridge Road and presenting proof of identification and age.
Drop-off Facilities
Lansing Municipal Center
3141 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438
Materials Accepted
Homewood Disposal Service Main Facility
1501 W. 175th Street, Homewood, IL 60430
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the senior discount on my garbage bill in Lansing?
Residents aged 65 and older who live in a single-family or duplex unit and are the primary account holder can apply for a reduced garbage and sewer rate. You must apply in person at the Lansing Municipal Center on Ridge Road and show proof of identification and age.
Does Homewood Disposal pick up electronics in Lansing?
Yes. Electronic waste is banned from Illinois landfills, but e-waste collection is included with your standard residential service. You simply need to contact Homewood Disposal at 708-798-1004 to schedule a special pickup for your old TVs, computers, or printers.
How much extra garbage can I put out if my cart is full?
If you have extra garbage that won't fit in your 95-gallon cart, you can place it in standard garbage bags next to the cart at no extra charge. However, each bag must weigh no more than 50 pounds, and the pile must be manageable for a single driver.
Do I need to buy stickers for yard waste in Lansing?
No. The Village of Lansing provides every household with a dark green 95-gallon yard waste cart. If you have extra branches, you can tie them into bundles with twine and place them next to your cart during the active yard waste season without needing a prepaid sticker.