Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Park Ridge
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as your trash collection.
Yard Waste
Weekly on your regular collection day from April 1 through the last full week of December (includes food scraps).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Standard residential waste and recycling collection is contracted citywide through SBC Waste Solutions, while city water and sewer utilities are billed bi-monthly by the City of Park Ridge.
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, In Person, Drop Box
SBC Issued Cart Bin (Trash)
All garbage must be stored in the SBC-provided 35, 65, or 95-gallon wheeled cart. Place carts at the curb with a 2-foot clearance from other objects, with wheels facing the home.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers and non-recyclable plastics
- ✓DIY home project debris
- ✓Rolled and tied carpeting
SBC Issued Cart Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed loose in the 65-gallon cart. Do not bag recyclables in plastic bags. Ensure the cart is 2 feet away from the refuse cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paper
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic containers and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags (film)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste runs April through late December. Use brown Kraft bags or an SBC cart. Food scraps are ONLY allowed in carts, not bags. Branches must be bundled (max 4 ft long, max 2 ft diameter, under 50 lbs).
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves and grass clippings
- ✓Weeds and cut flowers
- ✓Small twigs and brush
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, bones, vegetables)
- ✓Bundled branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Up to two items per week
Placement
Place bulk items alongside your SBC carts on your regularly scheduled pickup day, ensuring you do not block the street or sidewalk.
Accepted
- ✓ Tables and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be plastic wrapped)
- ✓ Bed frames
- ✓ Large toys
- ✓ Rolled carpet (under 4ft and 50 lbs)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous household chemicals
- ✕ Automotive fluids
- ✕ Electronics (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Unwrapped mattresses
If you have more than two bulk items, or an item that exceeds the standard size and weight limits, you must contact SBC Waste Solutions directly to arrange a special collection quote.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day. Friday routes will be serviced on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and food scrap collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as refuse and recycling.
If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the delay typically affects the entire following work week. Contact SBC for confirmation on minor holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring to Winter
April - DecemberCurbside yard waste and food scrap collection operates once per week on your designated garbage day from April 1st through the last full week of December.
Summer
June - AugustTo reduce the volume of yard waste at the curb, the City of Park Ridge strongly encourages residents to 'grasscycle' by leaving grass clippings on the lawn to act as a natural fertilizer.
Fall
October - NovemberThe open burning of any yard waste, including fall leaves, is strictly prohibited by City ordinance. All landscape debris must be properly bagged or binned for curbside pickup.
Local Tips & Community Info
Solid Waste Collection via Groot Industries
The City of Park Ridge partners directly with Groot Industries to manage all residential refuse, recycling, and landscape waste services. Collection happens once a week, with specific days assigned based on your neighborhood zone. To guarantee your household waste is picked up, residents must roll their Groot-issued carts to the parkway no later than 7:00 a.m. on the morning of service. Keep your bins separated by at least three feet and position them away from parked vehicles, mailboxes, and low-hanging tree branches so the automated lifting trucks can operate safely.
What Goes in the Recycling Cart
Park Ridge champions sustainability through a convenient single-stream recycling program. Your dedicated recycling cart is designed for clean, unbagged materials such as cardboard boxes, glass jars, aluminum beverage cans, and rigid plastics. A critical rule to keep in mind is that recyclables must never be enclosed in plastic garbage bags. Bagged recyclables are often discarded at the sorting facility due to machinery hazards. Additionally, tanglers like garden hoses, holiday lights, and wire hangers should be kept strictly out of the recycling bin.
Yard Waste Stickers and Subscriptions
Organic landscaping debris is collected on a seasonal basis, running from early April through the middle of December. For casual gardeners, grass clippings and autumn leaves can be packed into standard 30-gallon Kraft paper bags, provided each bag has a prepaid Park Ridge yard waste sticker visibly affixed to it. If your property generates a significant amount of yard waste, Groot offers an optional seasonal subscription cart for a flat annual fee, completely eliminating the need to purchase individual stickers. Brush and tree branches must be tightly bundled with twine and kept under four feet in length.
Bulk Items and White Goods
When doing a home cleanout, Park Ridge residents are permitted to throw away one standard bulk item per week alongside their regular trash at no additional cost. This includes items like a small desk or a dining chair, as long as it weighs less than 50 pounds and can be lifted by a single driver. However, heavy white goods such as refrigerators, washing machines, and ovens are handled separately. You must call Groot directly at least 24 hours prior to your pickup day to schedule a special appliance collection, which typically incurs a separate processing fee.
Electronic Waste Handling
Illinois environmental regulations strictly prohibit electronic waste from being dumped in standard municipal landfills. Therefore, Park Ridge residents cannot dispose of old televisions, computers, monitors, or printers in their weekly trash carts. To accommodate this, Groot provides an e-waste curbside collection program. Homeowners must contact the Groot customer service team in advance to schedule this specialized pickup and receive instructions on proper curbside placement for electronics.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Groot observes six primary national holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If one of these major holidays falls on a weekday before or on your standard refuse day, your collection route will be pushed back by exactly one day. For example, a Monday holiday means Monday routes are serviced on Tuesday, and Friday routes are pushed to Saturday. Regular service timelines always resume the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
Park Ridge Department of Public Works
400 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my trash out in Park Ridge?
All garbage, recycling, and yard waste must be placed at the parkway by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day to ensure pickup by Groot Industries.
Do I need a sticker for yard waste in Park Ridge?
Yes, unless you rent a seasonal yard waste subscription cart, every Kraft paper bag or bundle of brush requires an official Park Ridge yard waste sticker.
Will Groot take my old couch for free?
Groot allows for the free disposal of one bulk item per week provided it weighs under 50 pounds. Larger, heavier items like a sleeper sofa may require a call ahead and a potential fee.