Des Plaines residents must store trash and recycling bins out of public view between collection days, typically alongside or behind the house. Bins may be placed at the curb the evening before pickup and must be returned to storage by the end of the collection day.
Des Plaines's property maintenance code requires that trash, recycling, and yard waste bins be stored in a way that does not detract from the residential character of the neighborhood. Between collections, bins should be stored alongside or behind the house, in the garage, or in a screened area not visible from the front of the property. Bins may be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before scheduled pickup (some communities specify after 5 pm or 6 pm the day before) and must be removed from the curb by the end of the collection day or, at latest, the morning after. Containers must be tightly covered to prevent overflow, animal access, odors, and windblown litter. Damaged or overflowing containers are a code violation. Des Plaines residential refuse and recycling collection is provided through a contracted hauler; service questions should be directed to Public Works at (847) 391-5390.
Storing trash bins in the front yard, leaving them at the curb beyond pickup day, or maintaining damaged or overflowing containers may result in a notice from Code Enforcement at (847) 391-5300. Fines typically begin at $50 for a first violation and escalate.
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