STREETS & SANITATION
Garbage Pickup Schedule
Black Garbage Carts are picked up weekly while Blue Recycling Carts are services every other week.
Click below to find the garbage and recycling pickup schedule for your home.
Street Sweeping Program – Map and Schedule
The street sweeping season officially runs from April – November each year. With mild winters, there are opportunities for the city to sweep outside of this schedule, however off-season sweeping is currently restricted to main streets.
Below, you can view an interactive street sweeping map created by our Ward Superintendent. You can type your address, and the map will show you which sweeping zone you are located in and the planned schedule for sweeping for the season. You can add those dates to your calendar for helpful reminders. We will continue to post “No Parking” signs ahead of scheduled sweeps.
Residents can also view street sweepers in real-time using the Sweeper Tracker online tool.
Electronics Recycling
Furniture Donation
If you have furniture that is in good condition which you are looking to donate, consider the Chicago Furniture Bank. CBF is a non-profit that takes donated furniture and provides them to families in need, for FREE. You can drop off your furniture or get a pickup service from them.
CFB FURNITURE DONATION CRITERIA:
- Upholstered items should not be broken, and lack excessive rips, stains, pet hair, or fading.
- Wood items should not have excessive watermarks or discoloration, chipped edges, missing hardware or parts, etc.
- Items should be clean and free of odor.
- Items MUST be pest free (i.e. no bed bugs).
- Small appliances should be clean and in working condition.
- Items to be picked up cannot be located on the third floor or higher without an elevator.
- Movers have the discretion to decide if your items are useable for our clients.