Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Streamwood
Trash Day
Trash is collected Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday depending on your neighborhood zone (e.g., Monday for areas south of Irving Park Rd; Tuesday for areas north of Irving Park Rd and west of Bartlett Rd; Thursday for northeast areas; Friday for remaining north sections).
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on your regular scheduled trash pickup day.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular trash day from April through the second full week of December (the village also offers seasonal monthly branch pickups).
Set Out Time
Between 5:00 PM the evening before and 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Village water and sewer services are billed monthly, while curbside solid waste and recycling services are contracted directly through Groot Industries.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, In-Person, Drop Box, Mail
Groot-issued Cart (colors vary) Bin (Trash)
Use the Groot-issued 95 or 64-gallon cart. Extra trash may be placed in personal 33-gallon cans or bags not exceeding 50 lbs. Bins must be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small, non-hazardous household items
Groot-issued Cart (colors vary) Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loosely in the cart. Do not bag items in plastic. Residents may opt to use their own personal recycling bins under 33 gallons/50 lbs, provided they are clearly marked 'Recycling'.
Accepted Items
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and pizza boxes
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic containers (PETE, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam and packing peanuts
- ✕Electronics and computers
- ✕Fluorescent light bulbs
- ✕Motor oil containers
Yard Waste Bin
Collected weekly on your normal refuse day from April through November. Must be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags or rigid 33-gallon containers clearly marked for yard waste (max 50 lbs).
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Weeds
- ✓Small brush
- ✓Garden debris
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One bulk item or 2 cubic yards of debris per week
Placement
Place your single bulk item or securely containerized DIY debris alongside your Groot carts on your normal collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Lumber (cut to 4ft)
- ✓ Drywall and paneling (bagged/boxed under 50 lbs)
- ✓ Sod, dirt, and concrete (bagged/boxed under 50 lbs)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Appliances (requires prepaid fee)
- ✕ Electronics (requires prepaid fee)
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Single pieces weighing over 50 lbs
Appliances (white goods) and electronics are not included in the free bulk allowance. You must call Groot (847-429-7370) at least 24 hours in advance to prepay and schedule these items.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on a weekday on or before your scheduled collection, service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Friday routes will be serviced on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular garbage and recycling during its active season.
If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday, delaying the entire week by one day. Holidays falling on a Saturday do not disrupt the service schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring to Fall
April - OctoberThe Streamwood Public Works Department conducts a free monthly branch pickup. Branches can be up to 10 feet long and 6 inches in diameter. Check the Village map for your zone's scheduled Monday.
Spring to Fall
April - NovemberStandard curbside yard waste collection through Groot runs weekly alongside your garbage service, ending in late November.
Spring
MayThe Village hosts its annual Spring Clean-Up Week in mid-May, allowing residents to put out unlimited amounts of acceptable household trash for free on their normal collection day.
Local Tips & Community Info
Streamwood's Residential Refuse Program
Homeowners in the Village of Streamwood receive comprehensive weekly garbage, recycling, and landscape waste collection through an exclusive municipal contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). Your specific collection day is determined by your neighborhood's designated zone. To ensure seamless service, all LRS-issued carts must be placed at the curb edge no later than 7:00 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled pickup, but no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before. Please position the bins with the handle facing your residence and leave a minimum of three feet of clearance between each container to allow the automated mechanical arms to operate safely.
Mastering Single-Stream Recycling
Streamwood promotes aggressive waste diversion through a robust single-stream recycling initiative. Residents are provided with a dedicated cart specifically for recyclable materials. Acceptable items include clean cardboard, office paper, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics. It is absolutely vital that these materials remain loose inside the cart. Placing recyclables into plastic trash bags is the leading cause of processing plant jams and will likely result in your cart being tagged and left at the curb. Furthermore, heavily soiled items like greasy pizza boxes and hazardous materials must be kept entirely out of the recycling stream.
Landscape Waste and Brush Regulations
During the active growing season, which spans from early April through the end of November, LRS provides weekly yard waste collection. Streamwood residents must place organic debris, such as grass clippings and fallen leaves, into 30-gallon biodegradable Kraft paper bags. Each bag requires a prepaid Village of Streamwood yard waste sticker affixed to it. If you are trimming trees or bushes, the resulting brush must be tightly bound with biodegradable twine. These bundles cannot exceed four feet in length or weigh more than 50 pounds, and they also require an official sticker for removal.
Disposing of Furniture and Large Items
When it is time to clear out the basement or upgrade your living room, Streamwood’s waste contract includes a convenient provision for bulk items. Residents are permitted to discard one large item per week, such as a piece of furniture or an old mattress, at no additional charge alongside their regular trash. However, for sanitary reasons, all mattresses and box springs must be entirely sealed in plastic wrap before being placed at the curb. Extremely heavy items or major construction debris will not be collected under this provision and require a special pickup arrangement directly with LRS.
White Goods and Electronics
Large household appliances, commonly known as white goods, are strictly regulated. Items like refrigerators, washing machines, and water heaters cannot be left out for standard pickup. Residents must contact LRS in advance to schedule a special appliance collection, which typically involves a separate processing fee. Additionally, Illinois law strictly bans electronic waste from conventional landfills. Televisions, computers, and monitors must be diverted to designated e-waste drop-off locations or collected through specialized community recycling events rather than tossed in your curbside bin.
Impact of Holidays on Collection Routes
The standard LRS collection schedule is interrupted by six major federal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these recognized holidays falls on a weekday on or before your regular service day, your neighborhood's pickup will be delayed by one full day for that specific week. Normal scheduling will automatically resume the following Monday, so residents should adjust their cart placement accordingly during holiday weeks.
Drop-off Facilities
Streamwood Fire Station #31
1204 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL 60107
Materials Accepted
Streamwood Police Department
401 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL 60107
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need to put my garbage carts out in Streamwood?
All garbage, recycling, and yard waste containers must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day, but no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before.
Do I need a sticker for yard waste in Streamwood?
Yes. Every Kraft paper bag of grass clippings or leaves, as well as every bundle of brush, requires a prepaid Village of Streamwood yard waste sticker.
Can I throw away a mattress with my regular trash in Streamwood?
Yes, you can throw away one bulk item like a mattress per week for free, provided the mattress is completely wrapped and sealed in plastic.