Chicago provides grid garbage collection for 1-4 unit residential buildings through the Department of Streets and Sanitation. Collection schedules vary by ward, with separate days for garbage and recycling. Buildings with 5+ units must arrange private collection.
The Department of Streets and Sanitation provides weekly garbage and recycling collection for residential buildings with 1-4 units using the black cart (garbage) and blue cart (recycling) system. Collection schedules are organized by a grid system that varies by neighborhood. Residents can check their collection day through the city's website or 311. Carts must be placed at the curb or alley by 7 AM on collection day. Yard waste is collected separately during the growing season (April through November). Buildings with 5+ units must contract with a private licensed scavenger and provide sufficient containers for all tenants. Construction debris, electronics, and hazardous waste are not accepted in regular collection.
Failure to properly set out waste or comply with collection schedules carries fines of $50 to $500. Building owners who fail to provide adequate garbage service face additional citations.
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