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Garbage and Recycling
Republic Services is the Village's provider of solid waste services, which includes the collection of refuse, yard waste and recycling. The guidelines discussed here apply to single-family residences of incorporated Downers Grove.
Collection Schedule
This maps shows collection days by area. If you're not sure of your collection day, call the Village at 630.434.5500.
Guidelines
- Items must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, but no earlier than 12:00 noon the day before.
- Empty garbage cans, cart and recycling containers must be removed from the curb by 12:00 midnight on the day of collection.
- Bags, cans and bundles of material may not exceed 33 gallons in volume and 50 pounds in weight. Contents of cans may not extend above the rim.
How do I dispose of large/bulky items?
Items that do not fit in a container, such as small amounts of construction debris and rolls of carpeting, must be securely tied in manageable bundles weighing no more than 50 pounds.
Bundles of objects are limited in size to 5 feet in length and 3 feet in diameter.
A sticker must be affixed to each bundle.
TIRES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
How do I dispose of large appliances?
The collection of appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers or water heaters must be scheduled in advance by calling Republic Services.
One sticker must be affixed for every 50 pounds of weight.
Are there any special services?
Back Door Service is available for residents who are unable to bring their items to the curb for collection. A fee applies. Contact Republic Services.
Special Pick-Ups can be scheduled for the removal of a large amounts of garbage or yard waste. Arrangements must be made at least 24-hours in advance. Republic will quote a price based on the estimated cubic yards of material to be collected.
How large can my container can be?
Containers purchased for garbage or yard waste may not be any larger than 33-gallons in capacity.
Republic Services
Collection Holidays
The following holidays are observed by Republic Services:
- New Year'sDay
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
When one of these holidays falls on a collection day (M-F) or Sunday when the legal holiday falls on a Monday, collection is delayed by one day.
Republic Services
Collection Holidays
The following holidays are observed by Republic Services:
- New Year'sDay
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
When one of these holidays falls on a collection day (M-F) or Sunday when the legal holiday falls on a Monday, collection is delayed by one day.
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