Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Naperville
Trash Day
Trash collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular trash collection day from mid-March through mid-December (requires stickers or an annual cart subscription).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential garbage and recycling fees are bundled directly into your monthly City of Naperville utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Mail, Phone, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Income-eligible households may receive up to $600 per year in utility assistance grants through the city's partnership with Loaves & Fishes.
Blue or Gray (Sizes: 35, 68, or 95-gallon Naperville Cart, or personal 32-gallon cans) Bin (Trash)
Trash must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Personal containers cannot exceed 32 gallons or 60 pounds. City-issued carts have a 220-pound limit.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste (if not composting)
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam (if not dropping off at Dart)
Green (Sizes: 35, 68, or 95-gallon Naperville Cart) Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loosely in the cart without plastic garbage bags. Containers should be rinsed out. Shredded paper is strictly prohibited as it jams sorting gears.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and chipboard boxes (flattened)
- ✓Plastic containers #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #7
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and steel cans (including empty aerosols)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and films
- ✕Styrofoam (Plastic #6)
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Lithium batteries and electronics
- ✕Tanglers (hangers, hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Use 32-gallon paper bags or a clearly labeled 'Yard Waste Only' 32-gallon can (max 60 lbs). Brush must be bundled (max 4 ft long, 2 ft wide) with biodegradable twine. A $2.75 Groot sticker is required per item from mid-March to Nov 2.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and weeds
- ✓Small branches and twigs
- ✓Food scraps (ONLY if using a rented Groot Yard Waste Cart)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your standard garbage collection day
Placement
Place bulk items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. along with your regular trash. Carpet and wood must be securely tied. You must call Groot at 630-892-9294 ahead of time if you are placing out a large appliance.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas, chairs, and mattresses
- ✓ One household appliance per week (requires a call to Groot)
- ✓ Rolled carpet (max 2 rolls per week, 4 ft long, 60 lbs max)
- ✓ Bundled drywall or wood (max 2 bundles/cans, 4 ft long, 60 lbs max)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Automotive tires
- ✕ Liquid paints and hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Electronics and televisions
- ✕ Heavy construction debris exceeding limits
One major appliance and up to two bundles of remodeling debris are included free of charge per week. Excessive construction cleanouts will require the rental of a private roll-off dumpster.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, garbage, recycling, and yard waste collections will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Friday routes will be serviced on Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular garbage during its active operating season.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no change to the standard Monday-Friday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
MayThe city offers an annual free Curbside Bulk Brush Collection starting in early May. The city is divided into five collection districts based on garbage day. Brush must be unbundled, neatly stacked, and out by the Sunday before your district's week begins.
Fall
November - DecemberNaperville suspends the yard waste sticker requirement for bagged leaves. From early November through mid-December, you can set out paper yard waste bags or labeled cans of leaves and grass for free weekly collection.
Fall
October - NovemberThe Bulk Curbside Leaf Collection Program allows residents to rake leaves directly into the street next to the curb. The city makes three scheduled passes through every neighborhood, weather permitting.
Local Tips & Community Info
Naperville Refuse and Recycling Program Overview
For residents of Naperville, keeping the community clean is a joint effort managed through an exclusive contract with Groot Industries. The standard weekly service equips households with a spacious 95-gallon refuse cart and a 65-gallon cart for single-stream recycling. Unlike many municipalities, Groot bills residents directly on a quarterly basis rather than rolling the costs into a city property tax or utility statement. If you find the standard carts insufficient for your family's output, you can purchase additional bins directly through the hauler, though rental options for extra carts are not provided.
Curbside Placement and Timing
Consistency is key for smooth sanitation operations. All household trash and recycling must be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning. Carts should face the street and be kept clear of parked vehicles, fire hydrants, and mailboxes to allow the automated trucks easy access. If a major holiday falls during the workweek, services are pushed back by one day for the remainder of the week. If your scheduled day lands on a Saturday holiday, your standard timeline remains completely unaffected.
Handling Bulky Debris and Appliances
Disposing of large household goods in Naperville is exceptionally convenient. The current refuse agreement allows each home to set out one bulk item—such as a chair, mattress, or dresser—per week at no additional charge, provided it weighs less than fifty pounds and can be handled by a single driver. Residents are also entitled to one free appliance, or 'white good,' collection per week. However, unlike standard bulk items, you must call Groot's customer service line in advance to schedule the appliance pickup, as a separate truck handles these materials.
Seasonal Yard Waste and Composting
Landscaping debris collection runs throughout the warmer months and requires a prepaid sticker on every biodegradable Kraft paper bag or bundled pile of brush. Importantly, Naperville allows homeowners to mix organic food scraps directly into their yard waste containers during the active season. The city also offers a massive financial reprieve during November: all yard waste is collected entirely free of charge, meaning residents do not need to purchase or attach stickers during the peak autumn leaf-falling period.
E-Waste and the Fort Hill Campus
Safely discarding old electronics and hazardous materials is strongly encouraged. Groot will pick up two electronic waste items (under fifty pounds each) from your curb weekly for free, provided you schedule the service ahead of time. Additionally, the municipality operates a comprehensive Environmental Collection Center situated on Fort Hill Drive. This local drop-off campus is a fantastic resource for recycling textiles, scrap metal, glass, and household hazardous waste like old paint and motor oil during specific weekend hours.
Drop-off Facilities
Naperville Environmental Collection Campus (Electronics)
156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility
156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Dart Container Corporation (Styrofoam Drop-Off)
310 Evergreen Dr, North Aurora, IL 60542
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave a mattress next to my cart for standard pickup?
Yes, the hauler allows one free bulk item per week, which includes items like mattresses or small furniture, as long as it weighs under 50 pounds and is manageable by one worker.
How do I dispose of old televisions or computers in Naperville?
You can schedule a free curbside pickup for up to two e-waste items per week by calling Groot in advance, or drop them off at the Environmental Collection Center on Fort Hill Drive.
Do I need to buy stickers for my yard waste bags in the fall?
Throughout most of the season, a prepaid sticker is required for each bag or bundle. However, during the entire month of November, yard waste is collected for free without any stickers needed.