Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lombard
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once per week on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular pickup day from the first full week of April through the second full week of December (stickers required for cans/bags/bundles; free leaf collection offered for six weeks in late autumn).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential curbside collection is serviced by Waste Management under village contract, while municipal water and sewer utilities are billed monthly through the Village's WaterSmart portal.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Green with Green Lid (35, 64, or 96-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Place your toter at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day (no earlier than 12 hours prior). Extra bags must have a $1.93 refuse sticker attached.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics (#7 or unnumbered)
- ✓Food waste and wrappers
- ✓Small broken household goods
Green with Yellow Lid (64-gallon standard) Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, dry, and placed loosely in the recycling toter. Never bag recyclables in plastic garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard (no wax liners)
- ✓Newspaper, mail, and office paper
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
- ✓Plastics #1 through #5
- ✓Glass food and beverage containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Plastics #7 or unnumbered
- ✕Ceramics, porcelain, and mirrors
- ✕Tempered steel and coat hangers
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Use kraft bags or cans (max 45 gal/50 lbs). A $3.14 sticker is required for every bag, can, and bundle of brush (max 6 ft long, 18 inches wide).
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Weeds and garden debris
- ✓Bundled woody brush and twigs
- ✓Food scraps (ONLY if using the subscribed gray compost toter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Requires Stickers or Scheduled Fee)
Placement
Place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Mattresses and box springs MUST be encased in plastic disposal bags.
Accepted
- ✓ Small furniture and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Couches and tables
- ✓ White goods (refrigerators, washers - $40 fee)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous household waste
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Large quantities of construction debris
- ✕ Tires (unless a $5 per tire fee is arranged)
Attach one $1.93 refuse sticker per 50 lbs for items under 100 lbs. Items over 100 lbs require a $20 scheduled fee. White goods are $40 each. Call 800-964-8988 to schedule.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Friday pickups move to Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
During the active collection season (April through mid-December), yard waste pickups follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard trash.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, your standard weekday collection schedule will generally remain unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring/Fall
April - DecemberThe standard yard waste and compost collection program operates from the first full week of April through the second full week of December.
Fall
November - DecemberThe Village offers a free six-week fall leaf collection program. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags (no cans) and do not require a yard waste sticker during this period.
Winter
JanuaryWaste Management collects live holiday trees for free during the first two weeks of January. Trees must be completely bare (no ornaments, tinsel, or plastic tree disposal bags).
Local Tips & Community Info
Comprehensive Waste Management with WM
In the Village of Lombard, residential refuse, recycling, and yard waste services are expertly managed through a contract with Waste Management (WM). Households are generally equipped with a 64-gallon refuse toter and a matching 64-gallon recycling cart, serviced once a week. Depending on your family's needs, you can also opt for a smaller 35-gallon or a larger 96-gallon cart. If you find yourself with more trash than your cart can accommodate, any overflow refuse requires the attachment of a prepaid Lombard refuse sticker to ensure it gets picked up by the WM drivers.
Collection Day Etiquette and Guidelines
To maintain a clean and orderly neighborhood, all residents must adhere to the Village's bin placement rules. Carts must be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning, though they cannot be left out more than 12 hours before your scheduled pickup day. Ensure that all containers have at least three feet of clearance from parked cars, fire hydrants, mailboxes, and other obstructions. Once the trucks have cleared your block, you have a 12-hour window to retrieve your bins and store them properly out of the parkway.
Recycling Do's and Don'ts
Lombard encourages aggressive recycling, but keeping the single-stream recycling carts free of contaminants is crucial. Acceptable items include clean cardboard, paper, glass jars, aluminum cans, and plastics stamped with numbers 1 through 5, as well as paper to-go cups. On the other hand, you should never throw ceramics, mirrors, window glass, light bulbs, or plastics numbered 7 into your recycling bin. Perhaps the most frequent mistake is bagging recyclables; plastic grocery bags get tangled in sorting machinery and are strictly prohibited from the blue carts.
Yard Waste and Large Item Disposal
When tackling outdoor chores or moving heavy furniture, Lombard provides specific disposal protocols. For standard yard waste, residents must attach a $3.14 yard waste sticker to each kraft paper bag or personal can. For large indoor items like sofas, tables, or mattresses weighing under 100 pounds, you must attach one $1.93 refuse sticker for every 50 pounds of weight. Keep in mind that mattresses and box springs must be entirely sealed in plastic wrap before being placed curbside. For excessively heavy items over 100 pounds or white goods like refrigerators, residents must call WM directly to schedule a special pickup with a dedicated fee.
Handling Temporary Dumpsters and Bagsters
If you are undertaking a massive home renovation or a deep spring cleaning, you might need more than just a weekly cart. Residents can purchase 3-cubic-yard “Bagsters” at local hardware stores or rent a temporary roll-off dumpster. However, there are strict regulations regarding their placement. Dumpsters must remain on private property and at least 10 feet away from any structures to mitigate fire risks. If placing the dumpster on your driveway is impossible, you must submit a formal request to the Public Works Department to place it on the street, which requires barricades with working flashers.
Drop-off Facilities
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility
156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I missed my WM trash collection?
If you had your carts out by 6:00 a.m. and they were skipped, you can report a missed pickup online through your My WM portal within three days of the failure, or you can call Waste Management customer support at 800-964-8988.
How do holidays affect the sanitation schedule?
Waste Management observes six major holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If the holiday falls on a weekday, all subsequent collections for that week will be delayed by one day.
Where can I throw away my old TV or paint?
Electronic waste and household hazardous materials, such as oil, paint, and household cleaners, cannot go into your curbside bins due to environmental laws. You must utilize specialized local drop-off centers to dispose of these hazardous items safely.