Naperville Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
Upcoming Holiday Schedule Notice
Upcoming Holiday Alert: Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (63 days away). Collections slide by 1 day starting Thursday.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before). Cart lid must close flat.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before). Cart lid must close flat. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | One large household bulk item (furniture or appliance) collected per week at curbside without sticker. Additional bulk items require contacting Groot. | Up to 1 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: 2026-04-01 to 2026-12-15. Weekly collection from first full week of April through mid-December. Requires yard waste sticker on 32-gallon paper bags or bundled branches under 4 feet and 50 lbs. |
Trash container requirements
- Groot-provided wheeled cart with lid closed
- Place cart with handle facing toward house
- Allow 3 feet clearance from obstacles and neighboring carts
Naperville recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard Boxes (broken down flat)
- Newspapers, Magazines, Mail, and Phone Books
- Aluminum Cans, Foil Trays, and Steel Cans
- Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Tubs, and Trays (#1-5 and #7)
- Glass Bottles and Jars
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Shrink Wrap
- Styrofoam Packaging and Cups
- Garden Hoses and Electrical Wires
- Hazardous Materials, Paint, and Motor Oil
Naperville bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | One large household bulk item (furniture or appliance) collected per week at curbside without sticker. Additional bulk items require contacting Groot. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 1 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 630-892-9294 |
Naperville holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Naperville, IL
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday pickups push back by 1 day. Thursday routes slide to Friday, and Friday routes slide to Saturday.
Christmas Day pickups push back 1 day through the remainder of the service week. Normal schedule resumes the following Monday.
Natural evergreen trees can be set out curbside in January. Remove all tree stands, lights, nails, ornaments, and tinsel before placing at the curb.
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Step 1: Choose Your Street Collection Day
Showing personalized schedule for each routeTrash: Weekly collection (Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before). Cart lid must close flat.)
Recycling: Collected on Monday (single stream)
Trash: Weekly collection (Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before). Cart lid must close flat.)
Recycling: Collected on Tuesday (single stream)
Trash: Weekly collection (Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before). Cart lid must close flat.)
Recycling: Collected on Wednesday (single stream)
Trash: Weekly collection (Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before). Cart lid must close flat.)
Recycling: Collected on Thursday (single stream)
Trash: Weekly collection (Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before). Cart lid must close flat.)
Recycling: Collected on Friday (single stream)
Naperville, IL Sanitation Schedule
Hauler: Groot Industries (City of Naperville contractor) | Support: 630-420-6095
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Frequency: weekly
Cart Time: Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before). Cart lid must close flat.
- Groot-provided wheeled cart with lid closed
- Place cart with handle facing toward house
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Stream: single stream
Bulk Allowed: Yes (max 1 items)
Bulk Rule: One large household bulk item (furniture or appliance) collected per week at curbside without sticker. Additional bulk items require contacting Groot.
Yard Waste: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Weekly collection from first full week of April through mid-December. Requires yard waste sticker on 32-gallon paper bags or bundled branches under 4 feet and 50 lbs.
2026 Observed Holidays & Service Shift Calendar
Strategy: one day slide| Holiday | 2026 Date | Weekday | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | Thursday | 1-Day Slide: Pickups push back 1 day |
| Memorial Day | 2026-05-25 | Monday | 1-Day Slide: Pickups push back 1 day |
| Independence Day | 2026-07-04 | Saturday | Weekend Holiday |
| Labor Day | 2026-09-07 | Monday | 1-Day Slide: Pickups push back 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | 2026-11-26 | Thursday | 1-Day Slide: Pickups push back 1 day |
| Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | Friday | 1-Day Slide: Pickups push back 1 day |
Help keep your street clean and in sync. Share this schedule with your neighborhood WhatsApp group, Nextdoor board, or HOA listserv:
DPW & sanitation contact
Groot Industries (City of Naperville contractor) · contractor
Phone: 630-420-6095
400 S. Eagle StreetNaperville, IL 60540
These collection rules cover Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Naperville, IL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day (no earlier than 7:00 PM the evening before). Cart lid must close flat.. These rules apply to Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Naperville?
As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Naperville?
One large household bulk item (furniture or appliance) collected per week at curbside without sticker. Additional bulk items require contacting Groot. The listed limit is 1 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 630-892-9294 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Naperville?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard Boxes (broken down flat), Newspapers, Magazines, Mail, and Phone Books, Aluminum Cans, Foil Trays, and Steel Cans, Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Tubs, and Trays (#1-5 and #7), Glass Bottles and Jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Shrink Wrap, Styrofoam Packaging and Cups, Garden Hoses and Electrical Wires, Hazardous Materials, Paint, and Motor Oil. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Zone Curbside Routes (Monday-Friday by Street Address).