Weekday holidays will delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week. For example, if a holiday falls on a Thursday, Thursday customers will be collected on Friday and Friday customers will be collected on Saturday.
Grayslake, IL Home Trash Service
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Grayslake 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, 64 or 35 Gallon Cart.
Service Schedule
Trash service is provided weekly.
Container Setout Instructions
Place cart at the curb with wheels against the curb by 5 a.m. on collection day and remove same day. Keep cart at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent Waste Management from picking it up.
Set up New Residential Service
Call the Village of Grayslake at 847-223-8515 to start service.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don't overfill your cart - the lid must close tightly.
Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Materials
Acceptable items include household trash like chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used). Non-acceptable items include large construction/demolition waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
Call the Grayslake Village Hall at 847-223-8515 for cart repairs and swaps or sumbit here https://www.egovlink.com/grayslake/action.asp?actionid=5111
Report a Missed Pickup
Call the Grayslake Village Hall at 847-223-8515 to report a missed pickup or submit request here https://www.egovlink.com/grayslake/action.asp?actionid=5113
Request an Additional Container
Call Waste Management at 800-964-8988 for an additional 64 or 96 gallon cart rental.
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
Communities across North America trust WM for residential waste and recycling services.
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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