Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Oswego
Trash Day
Trash is collected weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your trash.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular pickup day from April through early December (requires a 30-gallon Kraft paper bag with a Groot sticker).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Refuse and recycling fees are bundled directly onto your bi-monthly Village of Oswego municipal water and sewer bill.
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Direct Debit), Phone, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior discounts on water and sewer rates are available to qualifying residents with an approved Kendall County Senior Assessment Freeze. Groot also offers a senior citizen rate.
Typically Green or Grey (Groot 95-Gallon Toter) Bin (Trash)
Place your 95-gallon toter at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Unlimited household waste is permitted if properly bagged next to the full cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging and wrappers
- ✓Small broken household items
- ✓Food waste (if not subscribing to compost)
Typically Green with Blue or Yellow Lid (Groot 65-Gallon Toter) Bin (Recycling)
Place all recyclables loosely in the cart. Do not bag items. Flatten all cardboard boxes to ensure adequate space in the 65-gallon container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and cereal boxes
- ✓Office paper, newspaper, and mail
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Clear and colored glass bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam packing materials
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Food-soiled paper and pizza boxes
Yard Waste Bin
Use 30-gallon kraft bags with a $2.50 sticker (max 50 lbs). Brush must be bundled (max 4 feet long, 2 feet diameter). No dirt, sod, or rocks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Garden weeds and plant stalks
- ✓Twigs and bundled brush
- ✓Food scraps (ONLY if using the subscription 95-gallon cart)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (One item per week)
Placement
Place your single free bulk item alongside your regular Groot toter at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas, chairs, and dressers
- ✓ Mattress and box spring (counted together as one item)
- ✓ Carpet bundles (rolled, max 4 feet long, max 4 bundles per week)
- ✓ Tied construction debris (max 1 cubic yard)
Not Accepted
- ✕ White goods and appliances (requires a $35 fee)
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Hazardous liquids (paint, motor oil)
- ✕ Loose dirt, concrete, or stone
One item is free weekly. Additional bulk debris costs $28 per cubic yard. Appliances (white goods) cost $35 each and must be scheduled 24 hours in advance by calling (630) 892-9294.
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., Thursday pickups move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
During the active collection season (April through November), yard waste collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard refuse.
If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is legally observed on Monday, which delays the entire week's schedule. Holidays falling on a Saturday do not affect weekday routes.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilThe 2026 Spring Cleanup Week is scheduled for the week of April 6. During this week, Groot collects additional household waste, bulk items, and stickered yard waste for free on your normal collection day.
Fall
NovemberThe 2026 Fall Cleanup Week is scheduled for the week of November 9. Just like the spring cleanup, extra junk is collected for free. Remember that appliances, TVs, and electronics are still excluded from this free pickup.
Winter
Late November - DecemberOswego typically offers a Free Winter Yard Waste Collection week starting November 30 (for 2026). During this week, you can place unlimited 30-gallon kraft bags of leaves at the curb without needing to purchase the $2.50 stickers.
Local Tips & Community Info
Groot Waste Collection Framework in Oswego
Residential sanitation in the Village of Oswego is managed through a comprehensive contract with Groot Industries. Under this program, single-family households receive dedicated wheeled carts for their weekly refuse and recycling needs. The cost of standard garbage service is conveniently bundled directly into your municipal utility bill, eliminating the need to pay a separate hauler invoice. Families can choose from various cart sizes, but any regular household trash that exceeds the capacity of your designated bin requires the purchase and application of a refuse sticker before it will be collected.
Timing and Cart Spacing Directives
To guarantee successful curbside service, Oswego residents must wheel their Groot carts out to the street no later than 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection morning. Since the fleet utilizes automated lifting arms, proper positioning is critical. Keep a minimum distance of three to four feet between the refuse cart, the recycling bin, and other physical objects like mailboxes or parked cars. Once the route is completed, local ordinances dictate that all empty receptacles must be removed from the public right-of-way by the end of the day.
Streamlined Curbside Recycling
Environmental stewardship is a priority for the Village, which is why a robust single-stream recycling program is included for all residents. Acceptable items for the recycling cart include glass jars, aluminum cans, flattened cardboard, and standard plastics. It is absolutely essential that these items are tossed in loose. Bagging your recyclables in plastic film grocery bags is the number one cause of machinery malfunctions at the processing center, and bins containing plastic bags may be tagged and left unemptied.
Managing Landscape Debris
Oswego’s yard waste season officially opens in early April and wraps up at the end of November. During this window, homeowners must place grass clippings, leaves, and plant trimmings into 30-gallon biodegradable kraft bags, each bearing an official Oswego yard waste sticker. If you have branches or brush, they do not require bags but must be tightly bundled with biodegradable twine, kept under four feet in length, and weigh less than 50 pounds. A yard waste sticker must be affixed to each individual bundle.
Oversized Goods and Electronic Waste
Discarding a broken chair or an old mattress is straightforward, as the Village contract allows for one standard bulk item to be collected each week at no additional charge. However, state laws strictly prohibit electronic waste—such as old televisions, computers, and monitors—from entering standard landfills. Oswego residents cannot put e-waste in their curbside bins. Instead, they must utilize authorized local drop-off centers or wait for specialized community electronic recycling events hosted by Kendall County throughout the year.
Sanitation Schedule Adjustments
Groot observes a standard holiday schedule that impacts collection times six days a year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Whenever one of these major holidays falls on a weekday, all neighborhood collections for the remainder of that week are delayed by 24 hours, meaning Friday customers will have their bins emptied on Saturday.
Drop-off Facilities
Oswego Public Works Facility
100 Theodore Drive, Oswego, IL 60543
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy stickers for extra garbage and yard waste?
Official refuse and yard waste stickers can be purchased at the front desk of Oswego Village Hall, as well as at several local grocery stores and hardware shops, including Jewel-Osco and Meijer.
Does Oswego have a free fall leaf collection program?
Yes. The Village typically sponsors a free bagged leaf collection period during specific weeks in November. During this designated time, leaves placed in kraft paper bags do not require a prepaid yard waste sticker.
Who do I call if my recycling or trash wasn't picked up?
If your bins were properly placed by 6:00 a.m. but were skipped, you should contact Groot Industries customer service directly at 877-404-7668 to report the missed service and request a driver return to your address.