Oak Lawn provides residential trash collection through a contracted waste hauler with weekly pickup. Trash must be in provided carts with lids closed. Collection days vary by neighborhood. Missed pickups can be reported to the hauler and the Village Public Works Department.
Oak Lawn residents receive weekly residential trash collection through the Village's contracted waste hauler. Service includes standard household refuse in provided carts. Collection days are assigned by neighborhood and are typically Monday through Friday. Carts must be placed at the curb by the morning of collection (typically 7 AM) with lids closed and handles facing the house. Overfilled carts may not be collected; extra bags may require extra stickers or a larger cart. Hazardous household waste (paint, chemicals, batteries, electronics) is not collected with regular refuse; residents should use Cook County SWALCO or household hazardous waste collection events. Yard waste is collected seasonally (typically April-November) in biodegradable bags or designated yard waste carts. Bulk items require a separate pickup arrangement. Holidays may delay collection by one day; check the holiday schedule. Residents can contact the hauler directly for missed pickups or issues with damaged carts.
Placing non-acceptable materials in trash carts may result in missed pickup and enforcement. Leaving carts at the curb beyond the day of collection violates the property maintenance code. Illegal dumping is a more serious violation with substantial fines.
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