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Refuse & Recycling Information
To view the Village's refuse contract, please click here.
To view the Village's 2023 refuse contract extension amendment, please click here.
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Collection Days The Village is divided into two collection areas, which are separated by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks. Primary collection days are: Monday: South of the railroad tracks Thursday: North of the railroad tracks Yard Waste collection will begin Monday, April 1, 2024 and conclude the week including November 30. Customers who have opted for 65 and/or 95-gallon collection service will be provided refuse and recycling toters by Republic Services. 35-gallon toter collection service require homeowners to provide their own refuse toter(s). Recycling toters will still be provided. Customers who have opted for twice-weekly service will have their primary collection for all waste services as above, and secondary collections will occur as follows. Secondary collection days are: North of railroad tracks on Monday South of railroad tracks on Thursday Reminder: Only household waste materials will be collected on the secondary collection; no yard waste or recycling will be collected. Refuse Collection Rate Schedule
As of November 1, 2023, refuse collection options and rates are as follows: Standard Curbside Collection 1x per week 65 gal. - $23.35 per month * The Senior Discount rate has been extended to residents who live alone and are physically unable to bring their refuse to the curb. To enroll in this discount program follow the senior discount instructions below.
Twice per week collection includes standard service, plus a second collection on the secondary day (see collection days). Only household waste materials will be collected on the secondary collection, no yard waste or recycling or bulk items will be collected. Garbage collection from an alley is considered back door collection. Should a resident wish to continue alley refuse pick-up, they must opt into back door service. Residents who currently have refuse collection service in an alley and want curbside collection service should opt into curbside service and place their refuse toter curbside along with their recycling toter. Hinsdale Senior Discount
To be eligible for the senior citizen discount, the account holder must be a resident age 65 or older, and must provide Republic Services with a photo ID which can be sent by fax at (847) 718-9309, emailed to senior@republicservices.com or mailed to the following: Republic Service/Attn: Billing Dept
2101 S. Busse Rd. Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Waste Sticker
$4.02 each Waste stickers or tags are required on all extra garbage, yard waste bags, or bulk items. One sticker is required for each 34-gallon yard waste bag or can or bag of waste. Two stickers are required for each bulk item.” (Stickers are available at the municipal offices and at local Hinsdale Merchants.) Temporary containers and other services are available by calling Republic Services at (630) 964-3232 or (708) 345-7050. Holiday Collection Schedule The following holidays will affect the regularly scheduled collections in the Village of Hinsdale:
New Years' Day, Memorial Day If a holiday falls on a Sunday or Monday, all service will be delayed by one day for that week (with waste collection taking place on Tuesday and Friday). Regular collection will resume the following Monday.
If a holiday falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (e.g., Thanksgiving), Thursday waste collection will take place on Friday. Regular collection will resume the following Monday. Residents with questions about the holiday collection schedule are encouraged call Republic's 24-hour phone information system at 630-964-3232 or 708-345-7050. Christmas Tree Collections
Christmas trees will be collected free of charge if placed at the curb during the weeks following New Year's Day. All decorations and trimming must be removed from the tree. Artificial Christmas trees shall be treated as a bulk item and will require two (2) garbage stickers for collection. Holiday Recycling Tips The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the average American household throws away nearly 125 pounds of trash per week. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, Americans discard 25 percent more trash than normal, or approximately 940 pounds of waste. Roughly 80 percent of what is discarded during the holidays could be recycled or reused. Please click here to view the flyer that provides tips for reducing, reusing, and recycling materials during the holidays. Recycling
As noted in the rate schedule above, curbside recycling is included with residents' monthly refuse service. For a list of recyclable items, please view the Village of Hinsdale Recycling Guide. For more information about recycling, residents may also visit the DuPage County Recycling page or view the DuPage County Recycling Guide. Electronics Recycling
If you have an old computer, monitor, tablet, television, radio, or other electronic device that is either no longer functional or is taking up space in your basement or garage, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains a list of registered sites for the drop-off of electronic items. Visit the Illinois EPA's site here. For those Hinsdale residents located in DuPage County, Burr Ridge's Public Works Facility offers electronics recycling. Please click here for more information. Unserviceable American Flag Disposal
The Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 will accept used American flags for proper disposal. A red, white, and blue Unserviceable American Flag Disposal drop box has been installed in the circle drive in front of the Hinsdale Public Library, next to the Library's drop box. Flags can be placed in the American Legion drop box at any time. Back to Top Hazardous Waste Disposal
For information about how to dispose of items classified as "hazardous," including compact fluorescent bulbs, oil based paint and household chemicals, residents are encouraged to visit the DuPage County Recycling page. |