If your service day falls on or follows one of these observed holidays, your service will be delayed by one day for that week only.
Home Trash Service in Elwood, IL
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Elwood has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service Information
Waste Management provides a 96-gallon cart.
Service Schedule
Waste Management provides weekly service with pick up on Mondays.
Container Setout Instructions
Place containers against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep containers at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent Waste Management team members from picking it up.
Set up New Residential Service
Call Village Hall at 815 423-5011 to request new service.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your cart –lid must close tightly. For overages, use 32gal plastic or metal cans with handles, or 32gal plastic bags (max 50lb each.)
Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Materials
Acceptable items include household trash like food waste, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used). Non-acceptable items include boxes, construction materials, auto parts, tires, haz waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
Container Repair Form
Report a Missed Pickup
Fill Up Missed Pickup Form
Request an Additional Container
Request new/additional carts by calling Waste Management at 800-964-8988.
3 Rules to Help You Recycle Right
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling.
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables.
Local Waste Management Services
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At WM, we take the utmost care in everything we do — from collecting your trash and recycling on time to defining the future of sustainable waste management. WM is more than your waste services provider. We're your neighbors — proudly serving our community while taking care of our planet.
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