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1. What time should my trash be out?

Please have it at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on your scheduled date. Recycling carts should be placed within three feet of the curb.

2. What is the largest can size I can use?

A 32-gallon can with a maximum weight of 50 pounds is the maximum size.

3. Do I need to separate my recyclables?

All recyclables may be mixed together inside the recycling cart. Please do not place recyclable material in plastic bags. Materials should be loose inside the cart.

4. How can I dispose of large items or construction debris?

Items like furniture or mattresses may be placed at the curb on service day with one refuse sticker. Construction debris should be contained in bags or bundles less than 50 pounds, no more than 4 feet in length, and no more than 2 feet in diameter with one refuse/yard waste sticker per bag or bundle. Advance notice is not required.

5. Is there a limit on the amount of recyclables that can be placed out each week for collection?

No, but any excess recyclables beyond the confines of the provided recycling cart must be placed in a resident-owned container designated for recycling and weigh no more than 50 pounds. Residents who consistently generate recyclables in excess of their cart capacity may be asked to either get a larger cart or an additional cart.

6. How can I dispose of white goods or appliances?

Items such as refrigerators (doors removed), hot water heaters (drained), and dishwashers may be disposed of by calling Waste Management/Advanced Disposal at 630-587-8282 at least 1 day prior to service.  The call alerts the hauler that there is an item which likely exceeds the normal 50-pound limit so they can schedule a different truck for collection.  Each appliance requires one refuse sticker.

Disposal of water softeners:  Unit must be completely drained of water from tanks, and all salt must be removed from the unit.  Call Waste Management/Advanced Disposal at least 1 day prior to service to schedule a special collection, which still requires only one refuse sticker.  

7. How can I dispose of an old toilet?

The tank must be separated from the base, and one of the pieces requires a refuse/yard waste sticker.

8. What can I do with cans of old paint?

Latex paint cans should be put in regular trash; lids can go in recycling cart. If paint remains, it must be in a solidified form.  For small amounts of paint, just add kitty litter or oil dry to absorb the paint. For larger amounts, pour paint over kitty litter or oil dry into a large pan to solidify.  Do not place cans of paint in liquid form in regular trash, as the cans will leak paint on the street. Latex paint is also accepted for a fee at certain Kane County recycling events.

Oil-based paint can be disposed of at the City of Naperville Household Hazardous Waste drop off site located at 156 Fort Hill Drive in Naperville (just east of Route 59), on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This facility is open and available to all residents of Illinois. Business waste is not accepted.  Oil-based paint is also accepted for a fee at certain Kane County recycling events.  

Paint recycling at Kane County events

9. Are Styrofoam and packing peanuts recyclable?

Packing peanuts cannot be recycled and should be placed in your regular trash. Clean Styrofoam only (foam #6 PS) may be dropped off anytime at Dart Container, 310 Evergreen Drive in North Aurora. Look for their outside collection bin. Packing peanuts are not accepted.

10. How can I dispose of old carpet or wood?

It must be cut and rolled/taped into bundles no more than 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet in length, and 50 pounds in weight. Each bundle requires a refuse/yard waste sticker.

11. Why is my refuse and recycling put together in the truck?

Co-collection trucks are used for solid waste and recycling. Waste and recyclables are kept in separate compartments at all times.

12. Do I need to rinse containers and remove labels? What about pizza boxes?

Bottles and cans should be rinsed but you don’t need to remove the labels. Pizza boxes should be free of food to be recycled. Recyclables should be clean and dry.

13. How can I recycle batteries?

Household batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, and nickel-cadmium rechargeable) may be dropped off for recycling Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Batavia Public Works Facility. Learn more about curbside recycling online. Hearing aid, watch, and car batteries are not accepted at Public Works.