Oak Park requires trash and recycling containers to be stored out of public view when not set out for collection. Bins must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day and removed by midnight the same day. Containers should be stored in garages, behind fences, or at the side or rear of the building. The village contracts with Waste Management for curbside collection.
Under the Village of Oak Park property maintenance standards, trash and recycling bins must be stored out of sight from the public right-of-way when not placed for collection. Acceptable storage locations include garages, behind fences, and at the side or rear of the building. Containers may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before the scheduled collection day and must be returned to storage by midnight on collection day. The village contracts with Waste Management for residential waste collection. Standard service includes a 65-gallon or 95-gallon toter for trash and a separate recycling cart. Bins must be placed at the curb with lids closed and handles facing the street. Containers must not block sidewalks, driveways, or accessible routes. Damaged or missing containers should be reported to Waste Management or the village. Contact the Public Works Department at (708) 358-5700 for service questions.
Leaving bins at the curb beyond midnight on collection day is a property maintenance violation. Containers stored in front yards or visible from the street when not set out for pickup may receive citations. Bins blocking sidewalks or accessible routes violate ADA requirements. Repeat violations face escalating fines.
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