Evanston, IL Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

All properties which abut an alley must designate a collection site at the edge of the property directly adjacent to the alley. Where practicable, the site should not be fenced or otherwise closed off in such a manner as to impede efficient collection. Any gates leading to the collection site from the alley shall be unlocked. The collection site may be on the alley itself, provided that containers shall not interfere with the free movement of vehicles in the alley.(D)All properties that do not abut an alley:1.Occupants of residences whose property does not abut an alley shall locate municipal solid waste receptacles along the curb immediately adjacent to the property, provided that containers shall not interfere with the free movement of vehicles in the street or pedestrians on walkways.2.Municipal solid waste receptacles and all other refuse materials must be secured and placed in containers at the curb not earlier than 6:00 p.m. of the day preceding collection nor later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. All containers must be removed from the curb no later than 7:00 p.m. on the day of collection or twelve (12) hours after actual collection, whichever occurs later.