Naperville Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Naperville recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Naperville?
Can you recycle cardboard in Naperville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Naperville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Naperville?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Naperville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Naperville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Naperville?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Naperville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Naperville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Naperville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Naperville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Naperville?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Naperville?
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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).