What's Recyclable At Home
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Village of Plainfield has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
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. Check for holidays that may affect your service.
Important Announcement
Your everyday choices matter, and we’ve made it easier for you to make a difference. Recycling at home now includes plastic and paper to-go cups. Recycle these materials and show that small steps lead to big change. See how else you can help your community thrive.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
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Residential Trash & Recycling
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Discover the reality behind common recycling myths so you can help more materials find a second life.
Review local residential trash & recycling guidance before your next pickup or service request.
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.
