Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Tinley Park
In Illinois, garbage and recycling services run on weekly zone-based routes. Exact pickup days vary by local municipality and private hauler.
State Mandate
Electronics and landscape waste are strictly banned from landfills.
Brown Bin (Trash)
Place the 95-gallon brown cart curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Additional garbage may be placed in personal 32-gallon cans or bags, weighing no more than 50 lbs each.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and wrappers
- ✓Broken glass (safely packaged)
Green Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables are collected every other week on your regular pickup day. Do not bag recyclables; place them loosely in the green cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and clean paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic containers #1-#5 and #7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and films
- ✕#6 Plastics (Polystyrene/Styrofoam)
- ✕Textiles and clothing
- ✕Electronics and batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Use biodegradable paper yard waste bags or a rented Homewood Disposal yard waste cart. No stickers are required. Dirt and rocks are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and weeds
- ✓Small branches and twigs
- ✓Bundled brush (max 3-4 feet long, 3 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (One item per week)
Placement
Place your single bulk item at the curb next to your brown garbage cart by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and couches
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Small dining tables
- ✓ Standard household furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, motor oil)
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Oversized items requiring specialized trucks (e.g., pianos, hot tubs)
- ✕ Unbundled construction debris
One standard bulk item is free. Oversized items requiring two or more collectors require residents to call (708) 798-1004 to arrange a special pickup for a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday on or before your pickup day, collection services for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day (e.g., Thursday pickups move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
During the active season (April-November), yard waste pickups are delayed exactly alongside standard trash and recycling schedules.
If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is typically observed on Monday, delaying the entire week's schedule. Holidays falling on a Saturday do not affect weekday routes.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Textiles Out of the Green Cart
Never put old clothes, shoes, or blankets in your curbside recycling cart, as they tangle in the sorting machinery. Instead, request free bags from the Village's Simple Recycling program to have these items picked up at the curb responsibly.
No Dirt or Sod in Yard Waste
When weeding or landscaping, thoroughly shake out roots. Soil, rocks, and sod are not compostable and will cause Homewood Disposal to reject your yard waste bags at the curb.
Styrofoam Must Go to the CHaRM Facility
#6 plastics, including Styrofoam packaging and cups, are strictly prohibited in your green recycling cart. Collect these items and take them to the CHaRM drop-off facility at South Suburban College in South Holland for proper processing.
Seasonal Information
Spring/Fall
April - NovemberYard waste collection is a seasonal service running from April 1 through November 30. Outside of these months, no organic waste will be collected curbside.
Winter
JanuaryHomewood Disposal provides seasonal Christmas tree collection in January. Ensure all ornaments, lights, tinsel, and plastic tree disposal bags are completely removed before placing the tree at the curb.
Winter
December - FebruaryDuring extreme snow events, Homewood Disposal routes may be delayed by a day to ensure driver safety. Always clear a flat spot in your parkway or driveway for your bins so they do not obstruct Village snow plows.
About Tinley Park Waste Management
The 2026 Homewood Disposal Contract Updates
Starting January 20, 2026, the Village of Tinley Park updated its comprehensive waste collection contract with Homewood Disposal Service [1.2.3]. This agreement maintains weekly refuse and bi-weekly recycling collection using village-provided 95-gallon carts. Notably, the updated program introduces heavily discounted monthly rates for senior citizens (age 65+) and completely eliminates the monthly fee for certified 100% disabled veterans who submit the proper documentation.
Textile Disposal Made Easy with Simple Recycling
Tinley Park has partnered with Simple Recycling to offer an innovative, free curbside textile recycling program. Residents can place torn clothing, single socks, old linens, purses, shoes, and sleeping bags into designated Simple Recycling bags and schedule a pickup. This diverts fabrics that charities cannot sell away from landfills. The items are collected on your standard trash day, keeping your green recycling cart free of prohibited tanglers.
Accommodating Extra Trash and Heavy Cleanup Projects
If your standard brown 95-gallon garbage cart is full, Tinley Park's contract is highly accommodating. Residents are permitted to place additional waste in standard garbage bags or personal 32-gallon cans, provided each extra container weighs no more than 50 pounds. For larger household cleanups, you may place one standard bulk item—such as a couch, mattress, or small table—at the curb every week at no extra charge. For oversized items requiring specialized equipment, like hot tubs or pianos, special pickup arrangements must be made for an additional fee.
The CHaRM Facility for Hard-to-Recycle Materials
While standard recyclables go in your green cart, complex items require special handling. Cook County residents have year-round access to the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) located at South Suburban College in nearby South Holland. This drop-off facility accepts difficult items such as Styrofoam, electronic waste, small appliances, and metal scraps that would otherwise contaminate the curbside recycling stream.
Sticker-Free Yard Waste Collection
Unlike many neighboring Illinois municipalities that require residents to purchase individual yard waste stickers, Tinley Park provides seasonal yard waste collection completely sticker-free. Residents can place grass clippings, leaves, and twigs in standard 30-gallon biodegradable kraft paper bags, or they can opt to rent a 95-gallon wheeled yard waste cart directly from Homewood Disposal for a hassle-free solution throughout the growing season.
Drop-off Facilities
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM)
South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland, IL
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy yard waste stickers in Tinley Park?
No, yard waste stickers are not required in Tinley Park. You can place grass, leaves, and bundled brush in standard brown biodegradable paper bags or a rented Homewood Disposal yard waste cart between April 1 and November 30.
How do I apply for the senior citizen or disabled veteran garbage discount in Tinley Park?
Eligible residents must fill out the 'Proof of Discount' form, provide proof of age (for seniors 65+) or a '100% Disabled' letter from Veterans Affairs, along with proof of property ownership. These documents must be mailed or dropped off directly to Homewood Disposal in Tinley Park, not Village Hall.
How often is recycling picked up in Tinley Park?
Recycling is collected every other week on your standard refuse collection day. You must use the Village-issued 95-gallon green recycling cart and ensure all items are placed inside loosely, without plastic bags.
How do I dispose of an old mattress in Tinley Park?
You are allowed to dispose of one standard bulk item, such as a mattress or couch, per week at no extra charge. Simply place it at the curb next to your brown garbage cart by 6:00 a.m. on your regular collection day.