Garbage and Recycling


Republic Services is the Village's provider of solid waste services, which includes the collection of refuse, yard waste and recycling. The guidelines discussed here apply to single-family residences of incorporated Downers Grove.

Notice of Republic Services Billing Error

January 15, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. The Village is aware of an issue where Republic Services customers were erroneously assessed a $5.00 late fee on their bills. 

The Village is working with Republic to resolve the error for all affected customers. Updates will be posted to this page as soon as they are available.


January 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. Republic continues to investigate the cause and extent of the issue involving some customers who received an erroneous $5.00 late fee. 

According to Republic, all customers that received the erroneous fee will receive a credit of an equal amount. This credit will either be applied on the current bill (resulting in customers paying their normal rate) or the next bill (resulting in customers paying $5.00 more than normal on this quarterly bill and $5.00 less on the next bill).

Further updates will be posted once available. 


Collection Schedule

This map shows collection days by area. If you're not sure of your collection day, call the Village at 630.434.5500.

Guidelines

  • Items must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, but no earlier than 12:00 noon the day before.
  • Empty garbage cans, carts and recycling containers must be removed from the curb by 12:00 midnight on the day of collection.
  • Bags, cans and bundles of material may not exceed 33 gallons in volume and 50 pounds in weight. Contents of cans may not extend above the rim.

Top FAQS

I am a new resident. How do I establish garbage service?

Residents have two options of paying for services:

  • Rent a Cart: Contact Republic Services at 630.964.3232 to set up an account and payments. Carts will be delivered to your residence. (See Carts and Prices below.)


  • Use the Sticker Program: An account does not need to be set up with Republic Services. In this program, residents purchase a 33-gallon container of their choice. Stickers attached to the container pay for the service. (See Stickers and Prices below.)


How do I dispose of large/bulky items?

This depends on the type of item. Please see General Questions below.


How do I dispose of electronics?

Electronics (anything with a cord) are not picked up by Republic. Electronics are collected at the Naperville Environmental Collection Campus.


My pickup was missed. Who do I call? 

Please call Republic at 630.964.3232.


Contract

The Village currently contracts with Republic Services for garbage and recycling.

GARBAGE - General Questions

GARBAGE - Carts and Prices

GARBAGE - Stickers and Prices

GARBAGE - Recycling

GARBAGE - Recycle Coach

GARBAGE - Yard Waste/Leaves/Compost Program

GARBAGE - Misc. Items/Hazardous/Medical Waste

GARBAGE - Amnesty Day

Republic Services

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Do you want to rent a cart? Was your pickup missed?


Contact Republic Services

630.964.3232

Web: Republic Services

Collection Holidays

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The following holidays are observed by Republic Services:

  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

When one of these holidays falls on a collection day (M-F) or Sunday when the legal holiday falls on a Monday, collection is delayed by one day.

Recycling on the Go

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Find the Village on the Recycle Coach mobile app.


The app provides users with tools to become better recyclers and manage their curbside collection.

Electronics Recycling

Environmental Collection Campus

156 Fort Hill Dr., Naperville. IL

630.420.6095


The City of Naperville operates this site. Some items such as tvs, crts and monitors have a recycling fee.


For hours and accepted items, visit their website.

DuPage Recycling Guide

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Search the DuPage County Recycling Guide by category or by item to find where to recycle or reuse items.

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