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Naperville, IL Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Collection season
March 15 - December 15
Frequency
At least once weekly
Bag/bundle limit
60 lbs, 33-gal bag
ID requirement
Approved sticker required

Summary

Naperville collects residential landscape waste weekly from March 15 through December 15, requiring bagged, bundled, or containerized yard waste bearing an approved collection sticker.

3.Landscape Waste Collection:3.1.Residential landscape waste collection shall be provided at least once each week from March 15 to December 15.3.2.All landscape waste bags, bundles or containers must have an approved sticker affixed, identifying the material as landscape waste.4.Mixing Landscape Waste With Residential Waste: It shall be unlawful to mix landscape waste in the same container as residential waste, refuse, or recyclable materials for disposal.5.Recyclable Materials Collection:5.1.Residential recyclable materials shall be collected at least once each week.5.2.Recyclable materials must be placed in a container suitable for preventing debris from being spilled by wind, animals or other interference.5.3.Recyclable materials must be placed at the street or at the curb from which collections are being made by the residents no earlier than the evening before the day of collection.5.4.All containers shall be removed from the street by seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. on the day of collection.6.Ownership: All residential waste, refuse, recyclable materials and landscape waste shall become and be the property of the contracted service as soon as the same is placed in the collection vehicle.7.Disposal Of White Goods: No person shall knowingly put out for collection or collect white goods for the purpose of disposal by landfilling unless the white goods' components have been removed. (Ord. No. 05-150, 8-16-2005)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 101).

Full Breakdown

Naperville Municipal Code § 4-2-3 provides weekly landscape waste collection from March 15 to December 15. Yard waste must go in an approved kraft paper bag, a labeled reusable container up to 32 gallons, or a bundle of brush under 3 inches in diameter, 60 pounds, and 4 feet long: each needs an approved sticker identifying it as landscape waste. Mixing landscape waste into a refuse or recycling container for disposal is unlawful under § 4-2-3(4).

Violations & Fines

Mixing yard waste with trash or recyclables, or skipping the required sticker, is enforced under Naperville Municipal Code § 4-2-6: $200 to $500 per offense, each day a separate violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put grass clippings in my regular trash in Naperville?
No. Naperville Municipal Code § 4-2-3 makes it unlawful to mix landscape waste, including grass clippings, into a residential waste or recycling container.
Is yard waste collected year-round in Naperville?
No, only from March 15 through December 15, at least once a week, per § 4-2-3(3).

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