Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services - Wilmette, IL

General Waste Collection Guidelines

1. All containers or bags cannot exceed 50 pounds each.
    
2. Refuse must be out before 7:00 AM for collection.
    
3. Please be sure to secure your refuse to prevent wind blown litter.
   1. On windy days, we recommend you secure your waste in plastic bags and do not put trash can lids out unless they are secured to the can.
   2. We are not responsible for lost or missing lids or cans.

Solid Waste Collection Guidelines

1. Construction Debris
   1. You must call the Veolia Environmental Services office to schedule a pick up for construction debris.
   2. The collection of one cubic yard of debris is free.
      1. Additional amounts are charged by the cubic yard.
          
2. White Goods/Appliances
   1. You must call the Veolia Environmental Services office to schedule a pick up for white goods.
   2. There is no additional charge.
       
3. Items we cannot collect
   1. Liquid waste, hazardous or special waste, dirt, stone, concrete, tires, or compressed air tanks.

Recycling Collection Guidelines

1. Recyclable Fiber / Paper Products
   1. Place in bin with heavy items on top or in a separate grocery bag.
   2. Newspapers with all ad inserts, office paper, computer paper, mail, envelopes, magazines, catalogs and phone books.
   3. Chipboard/Paperboard
      1. Flatten and remove windows, liners and handles.
   4. Corrugated cardboard
      1. Must be flattened and cut in pieces no larger than 2’x2’.
      2. Large amounts should be bundled with string.
          
2. Recyclable Plastic, Cans & Glass (Co-mingled Rigid Products)
   1. All items must be rinsed for recycling.
      1. Food contaminated products will not be accepted.
   2. Glass bottles and jars
      1. Clear, brown and green colors
   3. Cans: Tins and bi-metal
      1. No chemical solvents or pesticides
   4. Aluminum
      1. Cans, foil, and trays
   5. Plastic #1 through #7 and beverage rings
      1. Discard the caps.
      2. No bags or uncoded plastics.
          
3. Make sure your address is on your recycling bin.
    
4. If you move, leave the recycling bin for the next homeowner.
    
5. Preparing your recycling bin for collection
   1. Veolia ES requests that you separate the paper/fiber products from the glass, cans and plastic (co-mingled products).
      1. This can be done in one of the following ways, depending on how much you recycle.
         1. Place all paper products into paper grocery bags.
            1. Put all rigid co-mingled loosely inside the recycling bin.
         2. Or, place all paper products loose in the bottom of the recycling bin, and then fill paper grocery bags with the rigid co-mingled products.
            1. Place the paper bag on top of the paper products to prevent them from blowing around.
         3. If you have a lot of recycling items, you may use two recycling bins, one for paper products and one for plastic, cans and glass products.
   2. Whichever way you decide to sort your recycling, be sure to secure it from the wind.
      1. Overflowing bins and bags cause most of the wind blown litter problems.
      2. Use additional paper bags or bins.
      3. Flattened cardboard should be placed under your bin.
   3. Place your bin out for collection by 6:30 AM on the scheduled date to avoid missed service.
       
6. Items we cannot collect
   1. Toys, shirt hangers, metal parts, diapers, pizza boxes, plastic bags, Styrofoam peanuts, light bulbs, plate glass, Pyrex, ceramic glass, pesticide containers, or any containers that contain oil or antifreeze.

1. Illinois law requires that all organic material generated from your home be taken to a compost facility.
    
2. To comply with this law, the following is how the Wilmette program operates:
   1. All grass, leaves and brush, small tree trimmings, and organic garden debris must be set out for collection.
      1. This material may not be mixed with household trash or recyclables
   2. Yardwaste may be placed in 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags, and placed at the curb for collection.
   3. All brush must be bundled and secured with twine.
      1. Plastic, nylon or wire is not biodegradable and cannot be used.
   4. Each bundle cannot exceed 4 feet in length or 18 inches in diameter with individual branches not exceeding 2 ½ inches in diameter.

Holiday Schedule

1. Veolia Environmental Services observes the following holidays.
   1. New Years Day
   2. Memorial Day
   3. Independence Day
   4. Labor Day
   5. Thanksgiving Day
   6. Christmas Day
       
2. Depending on the holiday, and the day of the week on which it falls, your collection may be delayed one day.
   1. Please contact Veolia ES at the phone number below for further information.

To Contact Veolia Environmental Services:
Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Phone: (847) 272-4145
Fax:  (847) 272-9610

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