Des Plaines requires that trash and recycling carts be placed at the curb or designated collection point with the lid closed and wheels facing the house. Carts should be placed on the parkway or driveway apron, at least 3 feet from obstructions, and not in the street or blocking sidewalks.
Proper cart placement on collection day in Des Plaines helps the hauler service properties efficiently and avoid damage. Carts should be placed at the curb on the parkway, driveway apron, or designated collection point with the lid closed and wheels facing the house. Most haulers require at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of the cart for the automated arm to grab and lift the cart without damage. Carts should not be placed in the street where they block traffic or in a way that obstructs the sidewalk for pedestrians. Carts should not be placed under low-hanging tree branches, behind parked vehicles, or against fences or posts that would prevent the truck from servicing them. Between collections, carts must be stored out of public view in compliance with the property maintenance code. Damaged or missing carts should be reported to the hauler for repair or replacement; carts are typically the property of the City or hauler, not the resident. Lost or stolen carts may be replaced for a fee.
Improper cart placement may result in missed collection that must be remedied by storing the trash until the following week. Persistent improper storage of carts in public view is a property maintenance violation enforced by Code Enforcement at (847) 391-5300.
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