Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Naperville, IL
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Naperville residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly, Monday through Friday depending on address (find your day on the city's collection map); trash at curb by 6am, empty carts removed by 7pm. No collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — collection runs one day later that week. $15.70/month refuse/recycling fee on utility bills.
- Weekly on your regular garbage collection day (notify Groot of the items in advance)
- No additional charge: 2 bulk items per week and 1 appliance per week free. Oversized/overweight items (require 2+ people to lift, e.g. pianos, hot tubs) require a special pickup at an additional charge.
- City of Naperville — Groot Industries (contracted hauler)
At a glance: Naperville
- Trash day
- Weekly, Monday through Friday depending on address (find your day on the city's collection map); trash at curb by 6am, empty carts removed by 7pm. No collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — collection runs one day later that week. $15.70/month refuse/recycling fee on utility bills.
- Bulk pickup
- Weekly on your regular garbage collection day (notify Groot of the items in advance)
- Bulk cost
- No additional charge: 2 bulk items per week and 1 appliance per week free. Oversized/overweight items (require 2+ people to lift, e.g. pianos, hot tubs) require a special pickup at an additional charge.
- Dump
- Naperville Recycling Drop-Off Center
- Hazardous waste
- Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly, Monday through Friday depending on address (find your day on the city's collection map); trash at curb by 6am, empty carts removed by 7pm. No collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — collection runs one day later that week. $15.70/month refuse/recycling fee on utility bills.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Recycling Drop-Off Center | drop-off | 156 Fort Hill Dr, Naperville, IL 60540 Residential materials only | Wednesdays and Saturdays 8am-4pm | — |
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Household hazardous waste
Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
- Address
- 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
- Phone
- (630) 420-6095
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays 9am-2pm, excluding holidays (2026 closures: Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Day After Christmas)
- Residency
- Open to all Illinois residents at no charge; no appointment needed; household quantity limit of two rolling carts
Accepted
- aerosol cans (with product inside)
- automotive fluids (oil, gasoline, antifreeze)
- asbestos (triple-bagged, max 50 lbs)
- batteries (automotive, marine, sump pump, lithium, household)
- fire extinguishers
- flammables
- fluorescent bulbs and CFLs (sealed, unbroken)
- household cleaners, drain openers, pool chemicals
- mercury
- oil-based paint and stains
- peanut oil
- poison, pesticides, fertilizers
- propane tanks up to 20 lbs
- solvents and strippers
- thermostats
- e-cigarettes, vapes and pods
Not accepted
- latex paint
- ammunition
- explosives
- compressed gas (other than propane)
- radioactive materials
- sharps (needles, lancets)
- smoke detectors
- tires
- medications/pharmaceuticals
- unopened useable consumer products
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Weekly on your regular garbage/recycling day. $2.75 sticker per bag, container or bundle (2026); free bagged yard waste collection Nov 2-Dec 11, 2026 (bundles still need stickers). Free curbside brush collection annually from mid-May. Seasonal cart subscription: 65-gal $199.69/yr, 95-gal $242.87/yr (carts accept food scraps too).
E-waste
- How
- Electronics drop-off at the Environmental Collection Campus, 156 Fort Hill Drive, weekdays 7am-3pm
- Cost
- Free except CRT, flat-screen and projection TVs and monitors (a fee applies)
The HHW facility is one of only four permanent household hazardous waste sites in Illinois; funding partners include the Cities of Naperville and Aurora, DuPage/Kane/Will counties and the IEPA. Latex paint is not accepted at the HHW facility; harden it with cat litter and dispose with regular trash.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Naperville, IL?
- Weekly, Monday through Friday depending on address (find your day on the city's collection map); trash at curb by 6am, empty carts removed by 7pm. No collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — collection runs one day later that week. $15.70/month refuse/recycling fee on utility bills.
- When is bulk pickup in Naperville, IL?
- Weekly on your regular garbage collection day (notify Groot of the items in advance) Contact Groot Industries at 630-892-9294 (8am-5pm) to notify them of the items before your scheduled collection day
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Naperville?
- No additional charge: 2 bulk items per week and 1 appliance per week free. Oversized/overweight items (require 2+ people to lift, e.g. pianos, hot tubs) require a special pickup at an additional charge.
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Naperville?
- furniture, barrels, crates, appliances (freezer, washer, dryer, dishwasher, water heater, dehumidifier, air conditioner — one per week), limited remodeling materials (rolled carpeting, bathroom fixtures, cabinets, wood, drywall)
- Where can I dump trash near Naperville?
- Naperville Recycling Drop-Off Center (156 Fort Hill Dr, Naperville, IL 60540)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Naperville?
- Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility (156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540)
- Yard waste in Naperville: Weekly on your regular garbage/recycling day. $2.75 sticker per bag, container or bundle (2026); free bagged yard waste collection Nov 2-Dec 11, 2026 (bundles still need stickers). Free curbside brush collection annually from mid-May. Seasonal cart subscription: 65-gal $199.69/yr, 95-gal $242.87/yr (carts accept food scraps too).
- Weekly on your regular garbage/recycling day. $2.75 sticker per bag, container or bundle (2026); free bagged yard waste collection Nov 2-Dec 11, 2026 (bundles still need stickers). Free curbside brush collection annually from mid-May. Seasonal cart subscription: 65-gal $199.69/yr, 95-gal $242.87/yr (carts accept food scraps too).
- E-waste in Naperville: Electronics drop-off at the Environmental Collection Campus, 156 Fort Hill Drive, weekdays 7am-3pm
- Electronics drop-off at the Environmental Collection Campus, 156 Fort Hill Drive, weekdays 7am-3pm