Garbage & Recycling
Lakeshore Recycling Systems
Click here for LRS information for the Village of Villa Park.
- Collection Information
- Yard/Land Waste
- Composting
- Recycling and Electronic Recycling
- Construction Services
Collection Information
- The monthly garbage collection rate is $25.63.
- Effective 07-01-2022, yard waste stickers are $3.00
- Villa Park Collection Map (PDF)
Holiday Collection
Holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls on a Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected. Holidays observed are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
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Bulk and Large Item Collection
Bulk items (that do not fit into your refuse cart) are collected loose, on your regular day of service. If an item exceeds 50lbs, residents may need to call LRS to schedule a special pickup. If a “bulk” item is considered hazardous, unacceptable for landfills or deemed unacceptable to take as garbage, the item(s) will not be taken. Items should be placed where you normally receive collection service.
Mattresses and box/bed springs are required to be in a plastic mattress cover and taped securely shut. Plastic mattress covers may be purchased at retail outlets such as Walmart, Lowes, Menards, Home Depot and storage unit facilities. Packaging wrap or trash bags cut up and taped around to cover a mattress or box spring are also acceptable options. Please call LRS (844) 633-3577 to see if such items can be scheduled for a special pickup.
White Goods
Some appliances require special handling as they may contain harmful chemicals, or they need to be recycled at a special location. Visit the LRS website to see a list of appliance/white goods.
Vehicles & Vehicle Parts
Goodwill accepts most vehicles for donation, whether or not they are in working order. Get more information on Goodwill car donation here. Large vehicle parts will not be collected as household trash (for example: wheels, engine blocks, exhaust systems, fenders, bumpers, doors, etc.).
Commercial Waste
Household waste is limited to what is generated at the residence being served. Household waste does not include commercial waste or business-generated waste.
Hazardous Waste
According to the EPA, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances. All HHW items are banned from the landfill and will not be collected with curbside/alley collection. LRS encourages residents to take advantage of the drop-off facilities and additional options provided by DuPage County Hazardous Waste. DuPage County Hazardous Waste's phone number is (630) 407-6760. Visit the LRS website to see examples of household hazardous waste.
Yard Waste Service
Yard waste collection will begin on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
What is considered yard waste?
Yard waste, also known as landscape waste, consists of organic waste materials accumulated as the result of the cultivation and maintenance of gardens, lawns, shrubbery, trees, and vines.
Villa Park Yard Waste Sticker
The Villa Park yard waste sticker is yellow and used for non-LRS personal-owned containers, bags, or bundles with yard waste. Each bag, bundle, pile, or container of yard waste requires one yellow sticker to service. No stickers will be required for bundles of branches and or twigs.
Curbside yard waste collection will begin the first week of April. Yard waste must be in containers (metal/plastic, 2 handles) not exceeding 50 lbs/35 gallons, biodegradable paper bags (50 lbs/35 gallons), or securely tied bundles with biodegradable twine (no longer than 4 feet and 50 lbs). Unbundled brush will not be collected. Each container must have a yard waste sticker, available for $3.00 at:
- Village Hall, 20 Ardmore Ave
- Villa Park Ace, 46 S Villa Ave
- Jewel-Osco, 33 E St Charles Rd
- Lombard Ace Hardware, 837 Westmore-Meyers Rd
- Johnson’s Lighthouse Marathon, 1 W St Charles Rd
Free Brush and Leaf Pick Up
The Village of Villa Park offers free leaf collection service for 7 weeks of the year. Once 2026 dates are confirmed the website will be updated.
- Residents can dispose of unlimited Kraft paper bags and approved containers (up to 35 gallons and 50 lbs) of leaves without needing yard waste disposal stickers.
- Brush must be tied in bundles no longer than four feet and not larger than eighteen inches in diameter.
- No limbs over four inches in diameter will be accepted.
- Yard waste stickers are not required for the disposal of brush bundles
Food Scraps
Did you know that Organic food scraps may be mixed in with yard waste during the yard waste season? Organic food scraps include bread, baked goods, cereal, coffee grounds, coffee filters, dairy, eggshells, eggs, fruits, grain, pasta, peanut shells, shells, tea bags, and vegetables.
Christmas Trees
In January, we will begin to gladly collect your non-artificial Christmas trees as organic material – free of any tinsel, ornaments, or lights. Trees can be left loose (never in bags) in the area where you have regular service for trash and recycling. Due to snow and ice, trees may not always be picked up on your service day as our drivers and trucks will be in the village all month for pickups.
Looking for a list of acceptable composting materials?
The following items are accepted by LRS:
- Baked Goods
- Bread
- Cereal
- Coffee Filters
- Coffee Grounds
- Dairy
- Egg Shells
- Eggs
- Fruits
- Grass Clippings
- Leaves
- Pasta Shells
- Peanut Shells
- Plants
- Tea Bags
- Vegetables
- Weeds
Why is composting beneficial?
The Environmental Concerns Commission recommends that this environmentally sound advice not only reduces impacts on landfills but lowers water usage (and subsequent water and electricity usage costs) for those who normally grind these items in their kitchen sinks. For more information about composting, visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website.
Simple Recycling
Residents can recycle used clothing and textiles. Schedule your free home pickup and pink/orange bags are no longer required. Simply place your bags outside your front door and we will pick them up on your scheduled day. For more information and to schedule a pickup visit: https://simplerecycling.com
Recycling Services
Recyclables are collected on the same day of the week as the garbage and yard waste, Please MARK the additional box or container used as RECYCLE so the driver can clearly see it. Plastic bags with recycled material cannot be accepted. There is no limit to the amount of acceptable recycled items that can be placed out for collection. LRS suggests using a cardboard box as a makeshift bin and placing all broken down materials inside for additional recycling needs.
Cooking Oil Recycling
Keep Cooking Oil Out of Your Sink. Even if hot water is running and grease is liquid when it goes down the drain, cooking oils and fats solidify when they reach cold pipes. Cities and homeowners spend thousands of dollars on resulting sewer clogs. Garbage is for solid waste only so what’s a person to do? Recycle your used cooking oil into biodiesel! Save your vegetable cooking oil in a container and bring it to a cooking oil recycling location or special event. Locations accept liquid, vegetable-based cooking oil only – no animal fats (Ie those solid at room temperature). Learn more about cooking oil recycling including what to do with animal fats here. Cooking Oil Recycling Cooking Oil Recycling
Electronic Waste Banned From Illinois
As of January 1, 2012, Illinois law prohibits electronic devices from being collected for disposal in Illinois landfills. Businesses and residents will no longer be able to set out certain electronic components for disposal, and waste haulers will be prohibited from collecting such items for final disposal in a landfill.
The Right Way
The Village of Villa Park is coordinating with LRS, the Village's waste hauler, to assist the Village and ensure residents and local businesses have an alternate disposal option. To meet the objective, the Village has started E-Waste "the right way", a program designed to provide a convenient, "no-cost", environmentally responsible solution for the community.
The drop-off site is open on the third Saturday of every month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Public Works Garage, located at 20 W. Home Avenue. This free service is only available to Villa Park residents. Please have your ID ready. Also, note that only one TV may be dropped off per visit. Questions about the e-waste program? Please contact our public works department: (630) 834-8505.
Examples of E-waste include the following:
- Computers
- Computer Monitors
- Televisions
- Printers
- Keyboards
- Fax Machines
- VCR’S
- Portable Digital Music Players
- DVD Player
- Video Game Consoles
- Computer Mouse
- Scanners
- Digital Converter Boxes
- Cable Receivers
- Satellite Receivers
- DVD Recorders
- Small-Scale Servers
DIY Construction
Home remodeling waste includes, but is not limited to drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, porcelain fixtures, sod, fencing, concrete, or rocks will require special pickups. Residents will need to schedule service for these items and call to receive instructions on how to best prepare them for collection. Estimates will be provided, and items will be charged by the yard.
Dumpster Services
LRS has expanded our temporary services division to create an easier customer experience. These temporary services include portable restroom rental and dumpster roll-offs of all sizes to contain your construction debris.