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.
Residential Waste Service in Wilmette, IL
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Wilmette 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 95, 65, or 35 Gallon Cart.
Service Schedule
Trash service is provided once or twice per week.
Container Setout Instructions
Place cart at the curb with wheels against the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day and remove same day. Containers must be placed within four feet from curb.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don't overfill your cart - the lid must close tightly. No overflow allowed.
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.
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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