The Village contracts with Waste Management for its Solid Waste Collection. All households are provided with wheeled refuse and recycling toters from Waste Management.
If you experience a missed collection please contact Public Works at pubworks@wilmette.com or 847-853-7500. For more information about the solid waste program, please utilize the links below.
Collection Schedule | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Holiday Delays
New Year’s Day | Memorial Day | Independence Day | Labor Day | Thanksgiving Day | Christmas Day
The following services are provided to each residence in Wilmette:
- Refuse collection once per week
- Recycling collection once per week
- Yard Waste collection once per week (April – Nov only)
- Curbside Food Scrap Composting once per week (April – Nov only)
- Electronics recycling drop-off at the Public Works Facility
- Construction debris removal – one cubic yard per week at no cost
- White Good/Appliance removal – no charge, call Waste Management to schedule (847-272-4145)
- Furniture, carpeting, and other household bulk items – no charge, collected on regular collection day
- Latex paint collection – unlimited, liquid must be solidified and lid removed
- Free Toter Repair – call Waste Management (847-272-4145) to replace broken or damaged toters and lids
Extra Services – contact Waste Management at 847-272-4145 to sign up:
- “Back-door” service (optional) – refuse only, for residents with no alley access, $16.79 per month (rate effective 2021) paid directly to Waste Management. Residents selecting this option and must provide their own 32-gallon refuse containers.
- 2nd weekly refuse pick-up (optional) – $16.79 per month (rate effective 2021) paid directly to Waste Management
- Additional toter rental – $28.30 per toter, per year (rate effective 2021) paid directly to Waste Management
Automotive Materials Disposal | Battery Recycling | Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling
Medication Disposal | Sharps Disposal
Household Chemical Disposal | Chemical Disposal for Small Businesses
Village Contracts with Waste Management and previous contracts with Advanced Disposal Services
Residential Solid Waste Services Agreement
Commercial and Institutional Solid Waste Services Agreement
Commercial Franchise Pricing 2022
Village Brochure Highlighting 2010 Changes
This page last updated 4/12/22.