Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Romeoville
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash service.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular trash day from April 1 through mid-December.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Refuse and recycling charges are bundled directly onto your monthly Village of Romeoville water and sewer utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizens are eligible for smaller 64-gallon carts and discounted rates; a prorated refuse discount is also available for homeowners away from their property for 5 weeks or longer.
Green (WM Issued, 96-gallon standard, 64-gallon for seniors) Bin (Trash)
Place your cart at the front curb no more than 24 hours prior to your normal pickup schedule. Ensure the lid is completely closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and wrappers
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Small broken household items
Green with Yellow Lid (WM Issued) Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loosely in the cart. Do not crush or flatten 3D cartons (like milk cartons), as the optical sorters need their 3D shape to process them correctly.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard (flattened)
- ✓Food and beverage cartons (milk, juice, soup)
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam packing materials
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Medical sharps
Yard Waste Bin
Use biodegradable kraft paper bags (max 50 lbs) or rent a 96-gallon yard waste cart from WM. No plastic bags or rigid personal cans are allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Bundled branches (max 4 feet long, 3 inches diameter)
- ✓Garden weeds
- ✓Small amounts of sod (max 6 bags per week, 1/3 full)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Up to Two Items)
Placement
Place your two bulk items at the curb alongside your regular 96-gallon cart no more than 24 hours prior to your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattress and box springs (counts as one item)
- ✓ Couches, chairs, and dining sets (table and chairs count as one)
- ✓ Up to 4 passenger tires (no metal rims)
- ✓ White goods (up to 3 per week, scheduling required)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil)
- ✕ Large commercial appliances (commercial chillers/freezers)
- ✕ Tires with metal rims still attached
The weekly allowance of two bulk items, three white goods, and four rimless tires is completely free. If you have a massive cleanout, you must wait for the bi-annual Clean-Up Weeks or rent a dumpster.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed 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 collections move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
During the active season, yard waste collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard refuse.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, your weekday collection schedule typically remains completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
JuneThe Village hosts a Spring Clean-Up Week (typically early to mid-June). During this designated week, residents can set out an unlimited amount of large bulk items and junk on their regular trash day without any quantity restrictions.
Summer/Fall
April - DecemberCurbside yard waste collection operates weekly from April 1st through December 11th. Remember that the Village chipper service was discontinued, so all branches must be cut to 4 feet and bundled to meet WM guidelines.
Winter
January - MarchIf you plan to leave Romeoville for a winter vacation lasting longer than 5 weeks, contact the Village to enroll in the Refuse Discount Program so you don't pay for garbage service while you are away.
Local Tips & Community Info
Village Sanitation Partnership with Waste Management
The Village of Romeoville partners exclusively with Waste Management (WM) to handle all residential trash and recycling needs. Each household is equipped with specific wheeled carts designed for automated collection trucks. To ensure a seamless pickup, residents are required to push their bins out to the edge of the driveway or curb by 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled neighborhood collection day. It is vital to position the carts so that the lid opening faces the street. Additionally, keep a three-foot perimeter clear around each container to allow the mechanical arms to operate safely without damaging property.
Single-Stream Recycling Expectations
Romeoville makes environmental sustainability straightforward through a single-stream recycling approach, meaning you do not have to separate different materials. Your dedicated recycling cart can accept flattened cardboard boxes, paper, glass bottles, metal cans, and sturdy plastic containers. A critical rule to remember is that recyclables must remain loose inside the bin. Placing items into plastic grocery bags is strictly prohibited, as the plastic film severely jams the gears at the recycling processing center. Unacceptable items like styrofoam, clothing, and food-soiled pizza boxes belong in the standard trash.
The At Your Door Special Collection Service
One of the most valuable benefits included in Romeoville's refuse contract is the 'At Your Door' Special Collection program. This service allows residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste without ever leaving their driveway. Items such as old computer monitors, televisions, motor oil, garden chemicals, and leftover paint can be picked up straight from your home. To utilize this perk, you must contact WM directly via phone or their dedicated website to request a collection kit and schedule a specific retrieval date.
Landscape Waste Collection Season
Yard work generates plenty of debris, and the Village provides a seasonal collection window to handle it. From the first full week of April through the first full week of December, WM collects landscape waste on your normal service day. Homeowners must use 30-gallon biodegradable kraft paper bags or standard rigid containers clearly marked with a 'Yard Waste Only' decal. If you have trimmed bushes or trees, the branches must be cut to lengths of four feet or less, bundled tightly with string or twine, and weigh no more than 50 pounds per bundle.
Handling Bulky Furniture and White Goods
Discarding large household goods is relatively simple in Romeoville. Residents are permitted to place one large bulk item—such as an old mattress, sofa, or dining table—at the curb every week alongside their regular trash carts for no additional charge. However, major household appliances, often referred to as white goods (like refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines), are handled differently. Because these appliances require specialized recycling and refrigerant removal, you must call Waste Management ahead of time to arrange and pay for a dedicated appliance pickup.
Impact of Holidays on the Pickup Schedule
Waste Management observes six primary national holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When any of these major holidays falls on a standard weekday, all residential collections for the remainder of that week are pushed back by exactly one day. For example, if July 4th is on a Wednesday, Wednesday collections will occur on Thursday, and Friday collections will take place on Saturday.
Drop-off Facilities
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact if my trash cart is cracked or missing a wheel?
If your Village-issued Waste Management cart is damaged or broken, you need to contact the Romeoville Public Works Department or call WM customer service to request a free repair or a replacement bin.
Can I leave extra bags of garbage next to my cart?
No. All household refuse must fit entirely inside the provided WM cart with the lid completely closed. Drivers are generally not required to exit the truck to manually load excess bags placed on the ground.
How do I schedule an 'At Your Door' hazardous waste pickup?
You can easily schedule a home pickup for electronics and hazardous materials by calling the WM At Your Door toll-free hotline at 1-800-449-7587, or by visiting their specific specialized collection website to submit a request.