Oak Park requires trash and recycling carts to be placed at the curb with handles facing the home and lids closed by 6:00 AM on collection day. Carts must not block sidewalks, driveways, or fire hydrants. Carts must be returned to storage out of public view by midnight on collection day.
Trash and recycling carts in Oak Park must be placed at the curb on the scheduled collection day with handles facing the home and lids fully closed. Carts should be positioned at least 3 feet apart and 3 feet from obstacles such as mailboxes, utility poles, parked cars, and fire hydrants. Carts must not block sidewalks, driveways, accessible ramps, or fire hydrants. For properties without curb access, carts should be placed at the nearest accessible point on the parkway. After collection, carts must be returned to storage out of public view by midnight. Acceptable storage locations include garages, behind fences, and at the side or rear of the building. Carts stored in front yards or visible from the street when not set out for pickup generate property maintenance complaints. During winter months, residents should clear snow from around cart placement areas to ensure the automated collection truck can access them. Contact Public Works at (708) 358-5700 for placement questions.
Carts left at the curb past midnight on collection day are property maintenance violations. Carts blocking sidewalks or accessible ramps violate ADA requirements and village code. Carts stored in front yards or visible from the street generate citations. Improperly positioned carts may not be serviced by the automated truck.
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