Responsible Residential Waste Collection Services
Municipal and Subscription Residential Service
Do you live in an unincorporated area of Southern Cook or Northern Will County and are in need of a residential waste collection provider? Tri-State Disposal provides recycling, yard waste, and residential waste collection to 13 local communities, which includes 4 entire municipalities. For more information on our residential waste collection services, or to see if our service is available in your area, click on your town below.
Unincorporated Areas Served
Crestwood
Service Day(s): Thursday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95 gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Crestwood.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn’t exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Frankfort Square
Service Day(s): Friday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Frankfort Square.
Recycling Container: We supply a 95-gallon cart for recyclable material.
Recycling Schedule: Every other week.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn't exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Garden Homes
Service Day(s): Thursday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Garden Homes.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn’t exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Midlothian
Service Day(s): Thursday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Midlothian.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn’t exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Mokena
Service Day(s): Thursday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Mokena.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn’t exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Orland Park
South of 135th Street and West of 108th Avenue
Service Day(s): Monday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Orland Park.
Recycling Container: We supply a 95-gallon cart for recyclable material.
Recycling Schedule: Every other week.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn’t exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Palos Heights
Area 1 (Austin View, Blue Crest, and Palos Gardens)
Service Day(s): Tuesday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Palos Heights.
Recycling Container: We supply a 95-gallon cart for recyclable material.
Recycling Schedule: Every other week.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn’t exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Area 2 (Keystone Crossing, Westgate Valley)
Service Day(s): Tuesday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Palos Heights.
Recycling Container: We supply a 35-gallon cart for recyclable material.
Recycling Schedule: Every other week.
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Area 3 (Forest Ridge)
Service Day(s): Tuesday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 35-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Palos Heights.
Recycling Container: We supply a 35-gallon cart for recyclable material.
Recycling Schedule: Every other week.
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Palos Park
Service Day(s): Friday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Palos Park.
Recycling Container: We supply a 95-gallon cart for recyclable material.
Recycling Schedule: Every other week.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn’t exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Tinley Park
Service Day(s): Thursday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Tinley Park.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn’t exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35-gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Municipalities Served
Village of Merrionette Park
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Merrionette Park.
Recycling Container: We supply a 95-gallon cart for recyclable material.
Recycling Schedule: Every other week
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn't exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Village of Riverdale
Service Day(s): Monday (north of 140th St.), Wednesday (south of 140th St. & north of 144th St.), and Thursday (south of 144th St.).
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Riverdale.
Recycling Container: We supply an 18-gallon bin for recyclable material.
Recycling Schedule: Weekly
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn't exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of up to three bulk items per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Village of Robbins
Service Day(s): Wednesday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Robbins.
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn't exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Village of Thornton
Service Day(s): Tuesday
Waste Container: We provide each resident a 95-gallon cart for everyday residential waste collection in Thornton.
Recycling Container: We supply a 95-gallon cart for recyclable material.
Recycling Schedule: Every other week
Yard Waste Container: Customers supply their own container for yard waste. You should use a container no larger than 35 gallons or Kraft biodegradable bags.
Yard Waste Material Collected: Tie yard debris into bundles with twine or rope. Debris may include grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, plants, or branches. Keep the bundle no larger than six inches in diameter and cut into lengths no greater than four feet. The bundle weight shouldn't exceed 50lbs per bundle.
Yard Waste Schedule: April 1st – November 30th
Bulk Items: Removal of one bulk item per pickup (i.e. appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.). Carpeting must be cut into pieces no larger than four feet in length, rolled up, and securely tied.
Construction Debris: We will remove up to one yard of homeowner generated construction debris per pickup. We require you to neatly put yard debris in a container or bag. The container should not exceed 35 gallons and not weigh more than 50lbs.
Residential Holiday Schedule
During holiday weeks, residential collection service will be delayed one day that week if your normally scheduled collection day falls on or after the observed holiday. If your normal day of collection is Friday, your collection will be performed on Saturday for that week only. Below is a listing of the six holidays that we observe.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 – New Year’s Day
All customers serviced Monday – Friday will be delayed one day. All customers with Friday collection will be serviced on Saturday.
Monday, May 27, 2019 – Memorial Day
All customers serviced Monday – Friday will be delayed one day. All customers with Friday collection will be serviced on Saturday.
Thursday, July 4, 2019 – Independence Day
All customers serviced Tuesday – Friday will be delayed one day. All customers with Friday collection will be serviced on Saturday.
Monday, September 2, 2019 – Labor Day
All customers serviced Monday – Friday will be delayed one day. All customers with Friday collection will be serviced on Saturday.
Thursday, November 28, 2019 – Thanksgiving Day
All customers serviced Monday – Wednesday will be on schedule this week. Customers normally serviced on Thursday – Friday will be delayed one day. All customers with Friday collection will be serviced on Saturday.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 – Christmas Day
All customers serviced Monday – Friday will be delayed one day. All customers with Friday collection will be serviced on Saturday.
*If one of the listed holidays falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on that following Monday.
To avoid being missed, we ask that all customers have their waste receptacles placed out for pick up no later than 6 a.m. on their day service. If you are ever unsure of the collection schedule, we urge customers to go by the philosophy, “When in Doubt, Put It Out” to avoid being missed.
Residential Recycling Material Collected
Reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment by recycling. At Tri-State Disposal, we collect metal, glass, plastic, and paper products to be recycled. We collect these products so the material can be recycled and used to manufacture new consumer goods and products. Do your part to prevent unnecessary waste!
We accept the following recyclables:
Metals
- Aluminum (cans, foil, and trays)
- Steel (tins and cans)
Glass
- Clear, brown, and green glass (bottles and jars)
Plastics
- PET (1) clear and green plastic resin (soda, water, and beverage bottles)
- HDPE (2) clear plastic resin (juice and milk jugs)
- HDPE (2) colored plastic resin (detergent containers)
- PVC (3) plastic resin (narrow neck containers only)
- LDPE (4) plastic resin (margarine tubs, six-pack rings, dessert cups)
- PP (5) plastic resin (yogurt cups, syrup containers, ketchup bottles)
- Other (7) plastic resin (narrow neck containers only)
- Aseptic packaging and gable top containers (milk and juice cartons)
- Plastic buckets (kitty litter containers; 5-gallon size maximum)
Paper Fiber
- Brown paper bags
- Cardboard (non-waxed only)
- Carrier stock (soda can cases)
- Chipboard (cereal boxes, snack boxes)
- Junk mail and envelopes (no unused stamps, plastic cards, or stick-on labels)
- Paperback books (no hardcover books)
- Telephone books, catalogs, and magazines
- Newspaper and newspaper inserts (no plastic sleeves)
- Gift wrap, notebook, computer, and office paper (no binders, spirals, or metal clips)
In order to be accepted, all containers must be emptied of their contents and rinsed clean. We do not accept containers that contain an insecticide, motor oil, hazardous chemical, or herbicide.
We do not accept the following materials as recyclables:
- Plastic: grocery bags, storage bins, snack bags, Solo cups, silverware, packaging, hangers, film, tarps, sheets, wrap, or chemical/motor oil bottles
- Pizza boxes, shredded paper, labels, hardcover books, waxed paper, paper cups or towels
- Clear polystyrene or expanded foam
- Window glass, ceramics, or dinnerware
- Aerosol cans, batteries, prescription bottles, garden hoses, or Christmas lights
To view the residential recycling schedule for your area, please click here.
Do Your Part Today
Thank you Chicagoland for considering your impact on the environment and recycling. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for services, call us today at 708-388-9910. We’re here help!
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
As of January 1, 2012, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency imposed the Electronic Products Recycling & Reuse Act (Public Act 97-0287) that bans the disposal electronics in landfills. The Act also requires manufacturers to participate in the management of discarded electronics.
Those banned electronics devices included but are not limited to; televisions, monitors, printers, computers, keyboards, fax machines, VCRs, portable digital music players, video game consoles, servers, scanners, mice, digital converter boxes, cable/satellite receivers, digital video disc recorders, cell phones, PDAs, computer cables, and zip drives.
For more information on this Act, please visit the IEPA’s website by clicking here.
See the list below for local area E-Waste drop off locations by county. As some drop off locations require an appointment, we recommend that you contact the specific location prior to making your drop off. If you find that one of these locations is no longer accepting E-Waste, please tell us so we can remove it from the list. We greatly appreciate your help in keeping this list up to date. This list was updated as of July 15, 2016.
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CountyCity, StateNameAddressPhoneNote
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CookBerwyn, ILAE Computers, Ltd.6221 West Roosevelt Rd708-775-7500Fees may apply
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CookChicago, ILNewtech E Scrap Recycling3421 W 48th Pl773-575-1726Fees may apply
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CookMaywood, ILAmerican Recycling & Disposal Inc.2100 West Madison St630-506-9977Fees may apply
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CookOak Lawn, ILAVA Electronics / Five Star Electronics9211 S Cicero708-529-9571Fees may apply
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CookOak Lawn, ILVillage of Oak Lawn5550 West 98th St708-499-7748Oak Lawn Residents Only
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CookPalos Heights, ILComputer Greeks12222 S Harlem Av708-636-3473Fees may apply
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DuPageCarol Stream, ILCom2 Recycling Solutions140 E Fullerton630-653-2662Fees may apply
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WillPontiac, ILB&K Technology Solutions902 N Hazel815-844-7779Fees may apply
E- Waste drop off locations
- AE Computers, Ltd.
- Cook County
- Berwyn, IL
- 6221 West Roosevelt Rd
- 708-775-7500
- Fees may apply
- Newtech E Scrap Recycling
- Cook County
- Chicago, IL
- 3421 W 48th Pl
- 773-575-1726
- Fees may apply
- American Recycling & Disposal Inc.
- Cook County
- Maywood, IL
- 2100 West Madison St
- 630-506-9977
- Fees may apply
- AVA Electronics / Five Star Electronics
- Cook County
- Oak Lawn, IL
- 9211 S Cicero
- 708-529-9571
- Fees may apply
- Village of Oak Lawn
- Cook County
- Oak Lawn, IL
- 5550 West 98th St
- 708-499-7748
- Oak Lawn Residents Only
- Computer Greeks
- Cook County
- Palos Heights, IL
- 12222 S Harlem Av
- 708-636-3473
- Fees may apply
- Com2 Recycling Solutions
- DuPage County
- Carol Stream, IL
- 140 E Fullerton
- 630-653-2662
- Fees may apply
- B&K Technology Solutions
- Will County
- Pontiac, IL
- 902 N Hazel
- 815-844-7779
- Fees may apply
Hard-to-Handle Items for Residential Waste Collection in Illinois
For tips on how to dispose of hard-to-handle items like liquids, unwanted pharmaceuticals, or other household hazardous wastes, please refer to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association.
Waste Collection DOs and DON’Ts
- Try to avoid missing your pick-up for residential waste collection in Illinois. Place all waste out-side by 6:00 a.m. on your designated pick-up day.
- Roll carpeting and tie in lengths no greater than four feet. Rolls of carpet cannot weigh more than 50 lbs. (1 yard per pick up)
- Cut branches into lengths no longer than four feet and tie in bundles. Bundles of brush and branches cannot weigh more than 50 lbs. (1 yard per pick up)
- We will pick up 1 bulk item per pickup (appliances, furniture, etc.) on your regularly scheduled day of collection.
- We cannot collect tires with your residential waste. However, for a fee, you can dispose of old, unwanted tires at our transfer station located at 13903 S Ashland Avenue, Riverdale, IL, 60827.
