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.
Village of Plainfield, IL Home Trash Service
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Village of Plainfield 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
WM provides a 96- or 64-gallon cart. Residents can also use 33-gallon cans or bags for additional trash.
Service Schedule
WM provides weekly service and refuse billing is included on your water bill.
Container Setout Instructions
Place containers at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove them the same day. Keep containers at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking them up.
Set Up New Residential Service
Call Village Hall at 815-439-4250 to request new service.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your cart as the lid must close tightly. For overages, use 33-gallon cans or 33-gallon plastic bags (max 50 lbs. each).
Acceptable & Non-Acceptable Materials
Acceptable items include household trash like kitchen waste, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include boxes, construction materials, auto parts, tires, hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
Read the Support article: How do I replace a missing or damaged trash/recycling can?
Alternatively, you can call the local WM facility at 800-964-8988.
Report a Missed Pickup
Call the Village at 815-439-4250.
Alternatively, you can call the local WM facility at 800-964-8988.
Request an Additional Container
To get started, visit our Support article and click the Request Help button.
Alternatively, you can call the local WM facility at 800-964-8988.
These documents contain important information related to your WM services. We recommend you print or download them for quick reference.
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Three Basic Rules of Recycling
- 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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