We’re here to help you find the Wheeling trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Wheeling is in Illinois with Buffalo Grove to the north, Mount Prospect to the south, Evanston, Northbrook to the southeast, Palatine and Arlington Heights to the southwest.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Wheeling Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.wheelingil.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=530
| Day of the Week | Zone | Optional 2nd Pick up Day |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Zone A: South of Dundee Road and west of Elmhurst Road (Route 83). Includes Lake of the Winds, Lakeside Villas, Tahoe Village and Arling Grove. | Thursday |
| Tuesday | Zone B: East of Wisconsin Central Railroad tracks to eastern Village limits. Includes Timberleaf, Shadow Bend, Equestrian Grove, Fox Point, and Harmony Village. | Friday |
| Tuesday | Zone C: Lexington Commons and Lexington Commons Illinois | N/A |
| Thursday | Zone D: East of Elmhurst Road and west of Wisconsin Central Railroad tracks, south of Dundee Road. Includes Ridgefield, Polo Run, and Avalon. | Monday |
| Friday | Zone E: North of Dundee Road between Buffalo Grove Road and Wisconsin Central Railroad tracks. Includes Whippletree Village, Brookvale, Chelsea Cove, and Arlington Club | Tuesday |
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Scheduled collections that fall on or one day after an observed holiday will be delayed by (1) day.
Wheeling Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.wheelingil.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=530
Residents with curbside collection, on regular scheduled service day, are allowed one (1) large item per week at no additional charge. These items are generally too large to fit into a 96-gallon cart but manageable to lift by a single person.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- furniture
- mattress or box spring
- bicycles
- lawn care equipment (without gasoline or fluids)
- plumbing fixtures (toilet bowl and tank need to be separated)
- empty grills (no charcoal, gas cylinders, etc.)
- swing sets (disassembled and no longer than 5 ft.)
- four (4) rolls of bound carpeting but rolls must be tied, less than 4 ft. long, less than 2 ft. in diameter and weigh no more than 45 lbs
Appliances
State law prohibits the disposal of appliances in landfills. Residents must contact Waste Management (WM) directly, 24-hours prior to your collection for an appliance pick-up. WM can be contacted at (800) 796-9696 between 7 am to 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday. A separate truck will collect appliances on your regular scheduled collection day. A charge will apply for each item and payment will be required prior to collection. Residents must remove appliance doors prior to pick-up. Refrigerant gas (Freon) removal requires documentation from a certified technician prior to collection. Qualifying appliances include:
- washer
- dryer
- stove/range
- furnace
- freezer (doors removed/detached)
- refrigerator (doors removed/detached)
- dehumidifier
- hot water heater
- dishwasher
- air conditioner
- humidifiers.
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
For more information on large item limitations, call WM at (800) 796-9696.
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Wheeling and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2024
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.wheelingil.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=530
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Wheeling?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.wheelingil.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=530
Residents with curbside collection, on regular scheduled service day, are allowed one (1) large item per week at no additional charge. These items are generally too large to fit into a 96-gallon cart but manageable to lift by a single person.
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.wheelingil.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=530
| Day of the Week | Zone | Optional 2nd Pick up Day |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Zone A: South of Dundee Road and west of Elmhurst Road (Route 83). Includes Lake of the Winds, Lakeside Villas, Tahoe Village and Arling Grove. | Thursday |
| Tuesday | Zone B: East of Wisconsin Central Railroad tracks to eastern Village limits. Includes Timberleaf, Shadow Bend, Equestrian Grove, Fox Point, and Harmony Village. | Friday |
| Tuesday | Zone C: Lexington Commons and Lexington Commons Illinois | N/A |
| Thursday | Zone D: East of Elmhurst Road and west of Wisconsin Central Railroad tracks, south of Dundee Road. Includes Ridgefield, Polo Run, and Avalon. | Monday |
| Friday | Zone E: North of Dundee Road between Buffalo Grove Road and Wisconsin Central Railroad tracks. Includes Whippletree Village, Brookvale, Chelsea Cove, and Arlington Club | Tuesday |
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 6 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
The cart lids must close completely. Overage fees may apply to overflowing carts. Make sure that debris is in the cart. Garbage or waste left beside carts may not be collected.
How can I contact Wheeling Trash and Recycling Services?
Waste Management | Wheeling, IL
(800) 796-9696
Monday – Friday
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