Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lockport
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular collection day from the last week of March/first week of April through the first week of December.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (by 5:00 AM during extreme heat advisory periods)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Garbage and recycling fees are bundled onto your monthly City of Lockport combined water and sewer utility statement, which is due on the 15th of each month.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Direct Debit), Mail, Phone, In-Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Seniors age 65 and older residing in single-family or duplex homes are eligible for discounted garbage rates and up to a 50% discount on water usage (up to 3,000 gallons) by applying in person with proof of age at the Water Department.
Green cart with Green Lid (provided by WM) Bin (Trash)
Carts and extra bags must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day. During periods of extreme summer heat, the city requests all garbage be out by 5:00 AM to ensure pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Soiled paper
Green cart with Yellow Lid (provided by WM) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected weekly. All recyclables must be loose inside the cart. The city strictly notes that cardboard boxes should be flattened and not stuffed with garbage or other boxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Paper and mail
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Food-soiled containers
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
Yard Waste Bin
Active April 1st through the first week of December. Use biodegradable kraft bags (no sticker required) or rent a dedicated yard waste cart from the city for $2/month. Branches must be tied with string or twine.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Garden vegetation
- ✓Bundled branches (under 4 feet and 50 lbs)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly
Placement
Place bulk items or bundled construction debris next to your green trash cart on your normal collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and appliances
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Carpet (rolled, tied, under 4 ft and 50 lbs)
- ✓ Up to 1 cubic yard of DIY remodeling debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor-generated construction waste
- ✕ Tires and auto batteries
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Items exceeding 1 cubic yard
There is no additional fee for standard bulk items or the first cubic yard of DIY debris, as it is covered under the inclusive municipal contract.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday on or before your scheduled collection, your pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
During the active collection season (April - December), yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as garbage and recycling.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, your standard weekday collection schedule will not be impacted.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring & Fall
May & OctoberThe Public Works Department conducts a city-wide branch pickup starting the first Monday of May and the first Monday of October. Ensure branches are on the parkway with cut ends facing the street before the start date.
Summer
July - AugustDuring extreme heat advisories, Waste Management shifts its collection hours to protect workers. When a heat wave strikes, residents are advised to place all garbage and recycling carts at the curb by 5:00 AM.
Autumn
Late October - DecemberThe city provides a bulk curbside leaf vacuuming program. Rake leaves to the parkway (not into the street, to prevent storm drain flooding). Crews make multiple passes; keep leaf piles at least 5 feet away from mailboxes and hydrants.
Local Tips & Community Info
Comprehensive Waste Services in Lockport
The City of Lockport has partnered with Waste Management (WM) to supply residents with reliable, weekly curbside trash and recycling services. Most households are furnished with large 96-gallon rolling carts to effortlessly handle their everyday refuse. If you are a new resident needing to activate this standard service, or if you wish to rent an additional yard waste tote for the season, you must contact the City of Lockport administration directly rather than calling Waste Management.
Early Morning Cart Placement Guidelines
On your designated collection day, standard procedure requires that all bins be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. However, during periods of extreme summer heat, WM asks that residents roll their carts out by 5:00 a.m. to protect the safety of the drivers. Make sure the wheels are touching the curb and maintain at least three feet of clearance around each container so the automated mechanical arms can safely grasp and empty them without damaging personal property.
Recycling and the Simple Recycling Program
Lockport goes beyond standard recycling by offering multiple ways to divert household waste from regional landfills. Alongside your regular WM recycling cart for clean paper, flattened cardboard, and rigid plastics, the city actively participates in the Simple Recycling program. This specialized supplementary service allows residents to easily recycle unwanted clothing, shoes, and miscellaneous housewares right from their home at no additional cost.
Yard Waste and Branch Preparation Limits
Maintaining your landscaping is significantly easier with the city's seasonal yard waste collections. If you have trimmed branches or brush to dispose of, they must be safely prepared to avoid injuring the collection teams. Tree limbs cannot exceed three inches in diameter and should be securely bundled. For regular grass clippings, leaves, and organic garden debris, residents can lease a specialized yard waste tote directly through the municipality.
Specialized Disposal: At Your Door and Electronics
Lockport residents benefit immensely from the At Your Door Special Collection program operated by Waste Management, which handles hazardous household materials like old paint, pool chemicals, and motor oil. Residents must schedule this pickup in advance to receive a secure collection kit in the mail. For electronic waste like old televisions or computer monitors, Will County residents can utilize the dedicated drop-off site at the Public Works facility on Prime Boulevard on Tuesday and Friday mornings.
Adjustments for National Holidays
The regular weekly collection rhythm is paused for six major national holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Whenever one of these recognized holidays falls on a weekday, all subsequent collections for the remainder of that week will be delayed by a single day. Weekend holidays do not impact the standard Monday through Friday routing.
Drop-off Facilities
Lockport Public Works & Engineering (E-Waste Drop-off)
17112 S. Prime Boulevard, Lockport, IL 60441
Materials Accepted
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I safely dispose of household chemicals or motor oil?
You can use the At Your Door Special Collection program. Simply contact Waste Management online or by phone to schedule a home collection, and they will mail you a special kit with detailed instructions on how to package your hazardous materials safely.
What should I do if my garbage was completely missed?
If your cart was out before the 6:00 a.m. deadline but was not emptied, you can report a missed pickup directly on the Waste Management website. The reporting link becomes active after 6:00 p.m. on your designated service day.
What are the hours for the electronic waste drop-off at Public Works?
Will County residents can drop off electronics at the Lockport Public Works facility on Prime Boulevard strictly on Tuesdays and Fridays between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., excluding any official city holidays.