Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Villa Park
Trash Day
Trash collection runs Monday through Thursday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on the same day as trash from late March through early December (requires a yard waste sticker, except during designated free leaf collection periods).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Refuse and recycling charges are conveniently bundled with your monthly Village water and sewer utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Drop Box, In Person
LRS Issued Cart (Typically Dark Gray or Blue, 95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day. All extra garbage must be in personal 35-gallon cans under 50 lbs; loose bags on the ground are not collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste (if not composted)
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
LRS Issued Cart (Typically Blue, 65-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables. Items should be clean, empty, and placed loosely in the cart. Ensure carts are placed at least 3 feet apart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and tubs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Wire hangers
- ✕Scrap metal
Yard Waste Bin
Requires a $3.00 Village yard waste sticker per kraft bag or marked 35-gallon personal can, except during the 7-week free fall leaf program. Branches must be bundled.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush and branches
- ✓Approved organic food scraps
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (One item per week under 50 lbs)
Placement
Place the single bulk item next to your LRS carts by 6:00 AM on your regular collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Small furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Box springs
- ✓ Small chairs or desks
Not Accepted
- ✕ Items weighing over 50 pounds (without a scheduled pickup)
- ✕ White goods and major appliances
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Electronics (E-Waste)
Items heavier than 50 pounds or major household appliances require you to call LRS at 844-633-3577 in advance to schedule a special pickup and prepay the associated collection fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a Sunday through Friday, collection services for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as garbage and recycling during its active collection season.
If a recognized holiday falls on a Saturday, your standard Monday-Thursday weekday collection schedule will not be affected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring through Fall
April to NovemberYard waste and organics collection is active throughout the warmer months. Ensure you purchase your $3.00 yard waste stickers from local retailers like Jewel-Osco, Ace Hardware, 7-Eleven, or Village Hall.
Autumn
October to NovemberTake full advantage of the Village's seven-week free leaf collection program. You can set out properly bagged or containerized leaves without needing to attach a yard waste sticker.
Winter (Post-Holidays)
December to JanuaryFollowing Christmas, LRS provides free curbside pickup for live holiday trees from the last week of December through the second full week of January. Trees must be completely free of tinsel, ornaments, and lights.
Local Tips & Community Info
LRS Collection Services for Villa Park Residents
The Village of Villa Park partners with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) to facilitate all residential solid waste removal. Depending on your specific neighborhood zone, your weekly garbage, recycling, and organics pickup will take place on a designated day between Monday and Thursday. Because collection trucks begin their routes early, homeowners are strictly advised to push all carts out to the parkway by 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled morning. Missed pickups due to late placement will not result in a truck being rerouted to your street.
Standard Carts and Single Bulk Items
By default, single-family homes are equipped with one 95-gallon refuse cart and one 65-gallon recycling toter. LRS requires that all standard household trash be properly containerized. However, residents are permitted to discard one single bulk item per week—such as a small chair or mattress—alongside their bins, entirely free of charge. The caveat is that this bulk object must weigh less than 50 pounds. Any item exceeding that weight limit requires you to phone LRS customer service at (844) 633-3577 to arrange and prepay for a specialized heavy pickup.
Organics, Brush, and Yellow Yard Waste Stickers
During the growing season, handling landscape debris in Villa Park requires specific adherence to village protocols. If you are bagging leaves or grass clippings in brown kraft bags, or using a personal 35-gallon rigid container, you must firmly affix an official yellow Villa Park Yard Waste Sticker to each bag or can. However, the village offers a convenient exemption: bundles of twigs and brush do not require a sticker. As long as the brush is tied with biodegradable twine, measures no longer than four feet, and stays under 50 pounds, LRS will haul it away without a decal.
E-Waste Disposal at the Public Works Garage
Because Illinois law bans electronics from standard landfills, Villa Park offers a highly convenient local solution for residents. On the third Saturday of every month, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., locals can bring their old computers, monitors, and fax machines to the Public Works Garage situated at 20 W. Home Avenue. This drop-off event is an exclusive, free service for Villa Park residents only, so you must present a valid ID upon arrival. Please be aware that there is a strict limit of one television drop-off per household per visit.
Navigating Holiday Service Delays
LRS observes six major national holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If your usual Monday-through-Thursday pickup day falls on or after one of these observed holidays, your waste collection will be delayed by precisely one day for that week. Regular operations automatically resume the following Monday, ensuring neighborhoods remain clean without prolonged interruptions.
Drop-off Facilities
Villa Park Public Works Garage (E-Waste Drop-Off)
20 W. Home Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides residential garbage pickup for Villa Park?
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is the contracted waste hauler for the Village of Villa Park. They manage residential collections Monday through Thursday.
What are the rules for yard waste stickers in Villa Park?
You must attach a yellow Villa Park Yard Waste Sticker to personal cans or kraft bags filled with leaves or grass. However, properly tied brush bundles under 4 feet long are exempt and do not require a sticker.
How can I recycle electronics locally?
Residents can drop off electronics on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Public Works Garage (20 W. Home Avenue). You must bring a resident ID, and there is a limit of one TV per visit.