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REFUSE COLLECTION

Refuse collection is provided weekly for one-to-four unit residences. Below are some general “rules of thumb” to keep in mind for quick, weekly pick-ups that keep our environment safe.

  1. Yard waste and household waste cannot be mixed. The Sanitation Division will not collect either until separated.
  2. Containers other than those issued by the City will not be handled by Sanitation Crews.
  3. No construction materials will be picked up. Contractors are responsible for disposing of this material from your property. Failure to dispose of these building materials will result in a citation. If Sanitation must ultimately remove the materials, a bill for services rendered will be sent.
  4. Garbage must be placed on the curb or alley line by 7 a.m.; it will not be collected from private property.
  5. Due to landfill policies, the Sanitation Division must abide by the following rules:
    · We do not accept car parts (for tires, call for a special free pick-up).
    · No hazardous material: gas, oil, asbestos, medical waste, etc.
  6. All refuse must be bagged, contained or bundled to prevent blowing or scattering.
  7. Sanitation provides one functional refuse cart at no charge. Sanitation will provide additional refuse carts for $75 each. To order an additional cart, download and complete the form and return it to the City Collector.

Trash Pick-up Days

refuse collection map

 

Bulk Wood Policy

Bulk wood is no longer a regular pick-up service. Bulk wood is tree branches and tree stumps, larger than three inches in diameter.

Residents must seek another means of disposal. If Sanitation must ultimately take responsibility for the removal of the wood, community members will be charged for services rendered.

 

The Orange Sticker

You may see an orange sticker on materials you have placed in your regular pick-up spot. Please take a minute to read the sticker and abide by the rules which are explained on it. Sanitations workers have been instructed to sticker materials that do not meet certain standards for pick-ups. Compliance is necessary to avoid being cited for violation. If you have any questions after seeing a sticker on your material, call 847.866.2940

 

Special Pick-ups

The City of Evanston charges a fee for special pick-ups which are defined as refuse exceeding the capacity of your garbage cart plus one additional bag.


For special pick-ups, a fee of $25 is charged for the first three cubic yards of refuse. For each additional cubic yard of refuse, a fee of $10 will be charged. The charge will be placed on your water bill for payment at a later date.


“Specials” are required after a move-out or move-in, a major clean-up effort, or if you have a large piece of furniture of which you want to dispose.


Please call the Streets and Sanitation, (847) 866-2940, within 48 hours to request a special pick-up. After 48 hours, sanitation crews will perform the special pickup and a fee will be assessed.

 

Remember that the City is not equipped to and does not pick up construction debris. A private disposal firm is needed for this material.

Remember, community members found to be in violation of any City of Evanston Sanitation Ordinances are subject to fines of $25-$500 for each day.

 

If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact the Evanston Sanitation Division, 847.866.2940