West Chicago, IL Trash and Recycling Pickup

As the city where “history and progress meet”, West Chicago is a vibrant community with traditions and history befitting its namesake of Chicago. Of course, any resident of West Chicago wants to keep their home as clean, safe, and beautiful as possible, and that’s where the garbage & recycling collection of WM comes in. With WM, you’ll find a partner that is dedicated to improving our local surroundings and the areas near Cantigny Park and Blackwell Forest Preserve. We provide curbside trash and recycling services to a number of residents across West Chicago, IL including those near Route 64 and W Roosevelt Rd. We offer reliable trash collection and excellent customer service to neighborhoods like High Lake, Wayne Oaks and Prestonfield with a variety of different sized garbage totes, gondolas, trash cans, carts and recycling bins. If you need any kind of home waste removal service near you in West Chicago, you’ve come to the right place.

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The drivers are always reliable, friendly and are part of our community of vendors that support a clean neighborhood. Thank you Waste Management and WM drivers. You are appreciated!

Good communications for any schedule changes

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Great customer experience on all fronts. Very consistent, good communications for any schedule changes, convenient billing, exceptionally helpful customer service teams. I am a loyal customer for very many years with absolutely no need to seek another service provider. Highly recommended.

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West Chicago Area Trash Pickup

We can help you manage your home waste efficiently with reliable curbside trash pickup service in West Chicago.

West Chicago Area Recycling Pickup

Recycling should be easy. As your home recycling partner in West Chicago, we help your mixed recyclables find their next best use.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Residential Trash Pickup in the West Chicago, IL Area

We are honored to be your neighbor - working, living and playing in the local West Chicago area. We go above and beyond to keep our communities and the environment as clean and safe as possible.

Wheel your carts to the street and place curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Do not overload carts. The cart lids must close completely. Overage fees may apply to overflowing carts. Make sure that debris is in the cart. Garbage or waste left beside carts may not be collected. If you use our waste pickup services in West Chicago and need to check your collection day, sign into My WM for more information.
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 & filters
Prescription medications
If you need help with electronics waste or other types of waste removal in West Chicago, WM has drop off locations across the U.S. to properly dispose of the aforementioned household hazardous waste.
The following items are included in everyday trash. These items can be placed in your curbside totes, bins, cans or containers.
Diapers
Disposable razors
Cactus & palm branches
Cat litter & pet feces
Glassware & ceramic dishes/cups
Hoses & wire
Juice boxes/pouches
Non-fluorescent light bulbs
Sheet glass (windows, mirrors, etc.)
Foam cups or packing materials
Treated wood (painted, stained, etc.)
Organic or green waste refers to biodegradable items made of all natural materials. Items included in this category include:
All meat, bones, dairy & eggshells
Bread, rice, beans & pasta
Coffee grounds, filters, tea leaves & bags
Food-soiled paper containers
Fruits, vegetables & leftovers
Paper towels, plates, napkins & cups
Shredded paper contained in paper bags
Waxed paper cartons (milk, ice cream, juice, etc.)
Yard Trimmings, such as:
-Branches & twigs
-Flowers, weeds & roots
-Leaves, grass & plant clippings
-Uncoated wood & chips
Scheduled bulk garbage pickup is available to certain WM customers in the West Chicago area. Terms, fees and conditions may apply. Learn more and easily schedule your “bulky” pickup from your My WM account.
Items considered bulky include:
Appliances, TVs & electronics
Household furniture
Scrap metal
Tires – up to 4 car or light truck tires separated from rims
Yard trimmings – bundled for composting
WM has a drop off location near you to properly dispose of extra-large or bulky items that are too big or heavy for your regular trash container or bin.
Some items are too hazardous for disposal in a landfill. Search for a drop off location that accepts these items and plan to dispose of them accordingly. Fees, terms, and conditions may apply.
Paint, stain, varnish, thinner and adhesives
Automotive products such as old fuel, anti-freeze, brake fluid, motor oil and oil filters
Household cleaners with ammonia or bleach
Aerosol cans
Fluorescent light bulbs and lamps
Computer equipment
Dead animals
Garden products including pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
Propane tanks and fire extinguishers
Pool or photographic chemicals
Thermostats, thermometers and other items containing mercury
Expired prescriptions and non-prescription medications (no controlled substances)
Sharps (syringes, needles, etc.)*
Ammunitions, firearms**

*WM has a mail-back service for sharps disposal. Contact us to arrange this service.

**WM does not accept these items. Contact your local police or sheriff’s office for disposal instructions.

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West Chicago, IL Trash and Recycling Pickup

Drivers are always reliable and friendly

Good communications for any schedule changes

WM | Residential Services Done Right in West Chicago, Illinois

West Chicago Area Trash Pickup

West Chicago Area Recycling Pickup

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Residential Trash Pickup in the West Chicago, IL Area

When do I put my trash cans outside to be collected in West Chicago?

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What items can I put into the trash?

What is organic or green waste?

Can I schedule a bulky pick up? How do I dispose of a used mattress, a dirty couch, or old toilet?

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What items can never be placed curbside as trash?

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