Skokie provides bulk item pickup services for residential customers through the contracted waste hauler. Bulk items such as furniture, mattresses, and large appliances are collected on scheduled days or by request. Appliances containing refrigerants require CFC removal before collection. Electronics are banned from landfills under Illinois law and must be recycled separately.
Skokie's contracted waste hauler provides bulk pickup for residential customers. Typical bulk items include furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpeting, and other oversized household items that do not fit in the standard cart. Service may be weekly as part of regular collection, by scheduled request, or by sticker/fee, depending on the current contract. Residents should verify the procedure and any fees with the hauler or Village Public Works at (847) 933-8427. Appliances containing refrigerants (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) require CFC or HFC removal by a certified technician before landfill disposal. Many haulers collect these appliances with documentation that refrigerant has been removed; others require the resident to arrange refrigerant removal separately. Electronics (televisions, computers, monitors, printers) are banned from Illinois landfills under the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act (415 ILCS 150) and must be recycled through approved channels. Skokie offers electronics recycling events periodically and partners with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). Construction and demolition debris from homeowner projects has separate disposal rules and is generally not included in residential bulk pickup.
Setting out bulk items improperly, without required stickers, or on wrong days may result in non-collection and property maintenance violations. Illegal dumping of bulk items or appliances outside the collection program carries significant fines starting at $500. Contact Public Works at (847) 933-8427.
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