Curbside Trash & Recycling

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Getting started

Start and manage your service

Choose Midwest Disposal for curbside trash and recycling service in Illinois and get reliable pickups, competitive pricing, and local customer support you can count on. We make waste collection easy with flexible options, clear communication, and environmentally responsible solutions for homes and neighborhoods across the region.

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Sign Up Online

Choose your preferred start date and complete account setup in just minutes through our easy online form.

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Start Service

You’ll receive a confirmation email with your service details, and we’ll handle the rest—your pickups will begin as scheduled.

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Manage Your Account

Access your service details, request changes, or pay your bill anytime through our convenient customer portal.

Guidelines

Residential Collection Guidelines

When to have the can at the curb:

Have waste ready for collection no later than 6:00 a.m. though we always recommend the night before

What can go in the can:

Waste must be placed in provided container, however you’re welcome to use similarly compatible cans.
Containers smaller than 20 gallons or containers that are not built specifically to be used as a trash can will be disposed of
Drums and barrels are not allowed

How To Get Large Items Collected

Midwest Disposal offers reliable curbside yard waste pickup in select Illinois communities. To ensure service, residents should place grass clippings, leaves, and small branches in approved compostable paper bags or clearly marked containers. Branches must be cut to 4 feet or shorter, bundled with natural twine, and weigh under 50 pounds. Proper preparation helps ensure safe, efficient collection and supports environmentally responsible disposal.

Midwest Disposal makes it easy to dispose of bulk trash and heavy waste with no sticker required—charges are automatically applied to your account. Bulk waste includes items not typically generated through regular household use, such as:

Yard Waste

  • Furniture: Couches, tables, mattresses, box springs, desks, dressers, and more
  • Fencing, Decking, or Siding: Must be free of nails, cut to 4 feet or less, tied in bundles under 50 pounds (limit 2 bundles per pickup)
  • Basketball Goals: Must be disassembled into sections 4 feet or shorter with no concrete attached
  • Carpet and Flooring: Cut to 4 feet or less, bundled under 50 pounds (limit 2 bundles per pickup)

For affordable and convenient curbside bulk item pickup in Illinois, trust Midwest Disposal to handle your large waste responsibly and on schedule.

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Accepted Materials

While acceptable materials vary by location, the items below are usually allowed in curbside toters, bins, cans or containers for standard trash collection:

  • Diapers
  • Disposable razors
  • Cactus and palm branches
  • Cat litter and pet feces
  • Glassware and ceramic dishes/cups
  • Hoses and wire
  • Juice boxes/pouches
  • Non-fluorescent light bulbs
  • Sheet glass (windows, mirrors, etc.)
  • Foam cups or packing materials
  • Treated wood (painted, stained, etc.)
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Not accepted Materials

The following hazardous household waste items should NOT be treated as everyday garbage and should NOT be disposed of curbside, in your totes, bins or carts:

  • Batteries
  • Electronics
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Paint and paint cans
  • Used motor oil and filters
  • Prescription medications
  • + More

Residential service questions

Find help with service availability, collection questions and account support. For details specific to your address, use the service checker above or contact Midwest Disposal.

How do I check service availability?
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How do I check yard-waste options?
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Is recycling available at my address?
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How do I request a service change?
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Do you work with local municipalities?
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How can my business request dumpster service?
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Where can I pay my bill?
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From homes to businesses, we’ve got you covered.

Contact Midwest Disposal about trash, recycling or dumpster service for your Northern Illinois home, business or community.

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