Springfield Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Yard Waste 2026
Find your Springfield IL hauler, recycling guidelines, biweekly city yard waste program, large item pickup, branch collection dates, and 2026 holiday information.
City of Springfield, Illinois · Office of Public Works · Updated 2026
Find Your Springfield Trash Hauler & Collection Day
Springfield uses private waste haulers — the city requires every property to have one. Two licensed haulers currently serve Springfield residents: Lake Area Disposal and Republic Services. Select your hauler below for contact and scheduling info.
👈 Select your hauler above for contact information and collection day guidance.
⚠ City ordinance requires all properties to have a hauler. Your collection day is set by your specific hauler and neighborhood route. Contact your hauler directly to confirm your exact day. Full hauler details ↓
Springfield Waste Collection — Quick Facts
Springfield uses two private licensed waste haulers — Lake Area Disposal & Recycling and Republic Services. The City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works runs separate city programs for biweekly yard waste/leaf pickup (contracted to Lake Area), branch pickup (4 times/year in quadrants), and large item pickup. Residents pay a monthly Waste and Recycling Fee on their CWLP (City, Water, Light & Power) utility bill that funds these city programs.
Springfield’s Two Licensed Waste Haulers
As of 2025, two haulers serve Springfield residential customers after Waste Management transferred most of its Springfield residential routes to Republic Services. Both are licensed by the city and collect weekly. Your specific collection day depends on your street and your hauler’s route.
🚚 Lake Area Disposal & Recycling
Local, family-owned company serving Springfield since 1933 (92+ years). Locally owned by the Crenshaw family.
📞 217-522-9271
📍 2742 S. 6th Street
📅 Office: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
🚚 Republic Services
National hauler that absorbed most of Waste Management’s former Springfield residential routes in early 2025. Serves the majority of Springfield residential routes.
📞 217-522-7797
📍 Sangamon Valley Landfill, 2565 Sandhill Road
📅 Office: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
📝 City Rate Limits for Garbage Collection
The City of Springfield caps what haulers can charge residential customers (as of September 2016): maximum $15/month for one container (32–64 gallons) and $18/month for two containers (65–94 gallons combined). Haulers may charge additional fees for excess waste beyond your subscribed service level.
Trash collection typically starts at 5:00 AM. Have your containers at the curb before then on your collection day.
Recycling in Springfield — Curbside & Drop-Off
Curbside recycling is offered as an add-on service by both licensed haulers at approximately $3/month per unit. Some haulers use single-stream (commingled) collection; others may require some sorting — confirm with your specific hauler. Residents can also drop off recycling at hauler facility drop-off locations.
✅ Generally Accepted Recyclables
- Paper: clean dry newspapers, junk mail, magazines, chipboard (cereal boxes, tissue boxes, soda cartons)
- Plastic: all plastic containers except #6 (PS/Styrofoam)
- Metal: food cans, aluminum beverage cans, pie tins, clean aluminum foil
- Glass: all colors of glass bottles and food/drink jars • Only bottles and jars from food or drink • No window glass or dishware
- Items containing food: rinse out before recycling
- Remove lids and foil coverings from containers
🚫 Not Accepted in Curbside Recycling
- Styrofoam / polystyrene (#6 plastic)
- Plastic bags → store drop-off
- Window glass or dishware
- Batteries → HHW event or drop-off
- Electronics → e-waste programs
- Yard waste, food waste, dirty food containers
- Soiled paper or cardboard with food/grease
- On rainy days: cover paper recyclables with plastic to keep dry
📍 Recycling Drop-Off Locations
Springfield residents can drop off recycling items at their hauler’s designated facility with proof of identification:
- Lake Area Disposal: 2742 S. 6th Street • Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–3:00 PM • 217-522-9271
- Republic Services: Sangamon Valley Landfill, 2565 Sandhill Rd • Mon–Fri 7:00–3:00 PM • 217-528-9256
Springfield Holiday Trash Collection Schedule 2026
Holiday impacts on curbside garbage vary by hauler — always confirm with your specific hauler. The City’s yard waste program and city-run programs (branch pickup, large item pickup) follow the city’s holiday calendar. Haulers typically delay by one day when a holiday falls on their collection day.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | City Programs | Curbside Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thu, Jan 1 | City Closed | Check your hauler |
| MLK Day | Mon, Jan 19 | City Closed | Check your hauler |
| Presidents’ Day | Mon, Feb 16 | City Closed | Check your hauler |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | City Closed | Check your hauler |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4 | Normal | Sat — most unaffected |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | City Closed | Check your hauler |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous | Mon, Oct 12 | Varies | Check your hauler |
| Veterans’ Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Varies | Check your hauler |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | City Closed | Check your hauler |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | City Closed | Check your hauler |
City Biweekly Yard Waste & Leaf Pickup Program
The City of Springfield runs a free biweekly curbside yard waste/leaf pickup program for all city residents, contracted to Lake Area Disposal. The city is divided into two zones — North Zone and South Zone — with alternating weekly pickups throughout the year. This program is separate from your private hauler’s service.
🌿 North Zone
Area north of South Grand Avenue and Old Jacksonville Road, including properties west of Veterans Parkway/north of Iles Avenue.
Picked up every other week. Check the 2026 Yard Waste Schedule at springfield.il.us.
🌿 South Zone
Area south of South Grand Avenue and Old Jacksonville Road, including residential areas around Lake Springfield.
Picked up every other week. Download the 2026 calendar from the Public Works page at springfield.il.us.
📝 Yard Waste Set-Out Rules
- Place yard waste bags or containers curbside by 6:00 AM on Monday of your pickup week.
- Use brown paper yard waste bags or hard plastic containers marked clearly “YW” or “Yard Waste.”
- Each bag or container must weigh no more than 50 lbs.
- No stickers required for this city program (unlike hauler yard waste service which may require stickers).
- Western portions of each zone collected early in the week; eastern portions later in the week.
- If missed: email springfieldyw@lakeareadisposal.com or call the Office of Public Works at 217-789-2255.
⚠ Yard Waste via Private Hauler (Separate from City Program)
Your private hauler (Lake Area or Republic) may also collect yard waste as part of or in addition to your garbage service. Hauler-collected yard waste typically requires a sticker on each bag (costing no more than $2 each, available at haulers’ offices and hardware stores). Without a sticker, haulers may charge $2.50 per bag. This is separate from the City’s free biweekly program above.
City Branch Pickup Program — 4 Times Per Year
The City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works runs a branch and brush pickup program four times per year, conducted by quadrant. In January, Christmas trees are collected during the same week as branches. Drop-off is also available year-round at Evans Recycling.
📅 2026 Branch Pickup Dates by Quadrant
- January (+ Christmas trees): Northwest (Jan 5) → Southwest (Jan 12) → Southeast (Jan 19) → Northeast (Jan 26)
- April: Specific dates by quadrant — check springfield.il.us/PublicWorks for 2026 schedule
- Two additional rounds per year — posted at Public Works page
Quadrant boundaries: Northwest = north of South Grand/Old Jacksonville Rd, west of Walnut St/J David Jones Pkwy • Southwest = south of South Grand, west of Walnut • Southeast = south of South Grand, east of Walnut (incl. Lake Springfield area) • Northeast = north of South Grand, east of Walnut
🌿 Branch Set-Out Rules
- Place branch piles adjacent to the street (not on street or sidewalk), during your scheduled collection week.
- Branch pile must be no larger than 4 feet wide and 10 feet long.
- No need to call ahead — city crews inventory neighborhoods and dispatch vehicles.
- Smaller branches may be broken up and placed in yard waste bags for the biweekly program.
- For questions or to learn when crews are in your area: call Public Works garage at 217-789-2246.
📍 Evans Recycling (Branch Drop-Off)
2100 J. David Jones Parkway
Free for Springfield residents, year-round
📅 Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM • Sat 7:00 AM–noon
📞 217-370-3780
Accepts: big trees, leaves, branches, grass clippings, wood materials. Not accepted at landfill — must go to Evans.
🎁 Christmas Tree Collection
Christmas trees collected curbside during January Northwest–Northeast branch pickup week (Jan 5–30, 2026).
Remove all decorations, lights, ornaments, and stands. No artificial trees.
Can also be dropped off at Evans Recycling.
Large Item (Bulky) Pickup — Free, Twice Per Year
Springfield residents who pay the Waste and Recycling Fee on their CWLP utility bill are entitled to two free large item pickups per year. The city contracts this service out. Items collected include mattresses, furniture, and appliances.
📅 How to Schedule Large Item Pickup
- Call F & W Resources at 217-528-1649 to schedule a free home pickup. Have a description of your items ready.
- Crews will haul away up to 3 large items per pickup (mattresses, furniture, appliances). Only one item containing Freon per visit.
- Additional items beyond the first 3 can be collected at the same time for an extra charge (confirm pricing when scheduling).
- Springfield residents receive 2 free pickups per 12-month period through the program.
✅ Accepted Large Items
- Mattresses and box springs
- Furniture: sofas, chairs, dressers, tables
- Large appliances (only 1 with Freon per visit)
- Exercise equipment
- Other oversized household items
🚫 Not Accepted → Alternatives
- Tires → service stations ($2–$5/tire)
- Large metal appliances (no Freon) → Mervis Iron, 1100 S. Ninth St. (free)
- Construction/demo debris → WM Transfer Station, 3000 E. Ash St.
- Hazardous materials → annual HHW event
- Electronics / TVs → e-waste programs (fee may apply)
Household Hazardous Waste in Springfield
Springfield does not have a permanent year-round HHW facility. Instead, the City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works holds an annual HHW collection event in partnership with the Illinois EPA. The event is open to all Illinois residents (not just Springfield). Check Public Works at 217-789-2255 or springfield.il.us for 2026 event dates, times, and location.
⚠ Year-Round Options for Specific Items
- Used motor oil: Auto Zone locations in Springfield, Johnson & Johnson Auto Service Center (1325 Stevenson Dr), and other service stations. Call for limits and charges.
- Tires: Johnson & Johnson Auto Service Center, Midtown Tire and Auto Service (2110 Clear Lake Ave). Approximately $2–$5 per standard tire.
- Latex paint: Mix with kitty litter, sawdust, or sand; let dry in sun with lid off; place in trash once completely dry.
- Oil-based paint: Save for annual HHW event.
- Rechargeable batteries: Mr. Battery locations. (No lithium batteries at Staab Battery.)
- CFL bulbs: Springfield Electric, 700 N. (call for current hours).
- Medications: Springfield Police Department, 411 W. Monroe (call 217-788-8311 for details).
- Scrap metal / large appliances (no Freon): Mervis Iron, 1100 S. Ninth St. (free).
What to Do If Your Trash Was Missed in Springfield
- Confirm your hauler and collection day. Contact Lake Area (217-522-9271) or Republic Services (217-522-7797) directly. Collection starts at 5:00 AM — have containers out before then.
- Check for holiday delays. Both haulers typically delay collection one day when a holiday falls on a route day. Confirm your hauler’s specific holiday policy.
- Contact your hauler directly to report the miss. The city itself does not manage garbage collection — your hauler is responsible.
- For yard waste program misses: Email springfieldyw@lakeareadisposal.com or call the Office of Public Works at 217-789-2255.
- For other city program issues (branch pickup, large item): call Public Works at 217-789-2255.
Springfield Waste Tips Every Resident Should Know
🏠 New to Springfield?
You must hire a private waste hauler by city ordinance — contact Lake Area Disposal (217-522-9271) or Republic Services (217-522-7797) to set up service. Confirm your hauler’s exact collection day for your street. The separate biweekly city yard waste program (run by Lake Area) is free and does not require a subscription — just know your zone (North or South) and download the 2026 calendar from springfield.il.us. You pay a monthly Waste and Recycling Fee on your CWLP bill that funds city programs including large item pickup and yard waste.
🚫 5 Common Mistakes Springfield Residents Make
- Assuming the city collects garbage — Springfield uses private haulers; no hauler = potential city citation
- Confusing the city’s free yard waste program with hauler-based yard waste service — hauler pickup requires stickers ($2 each); city program does not
- Missing the annual HHW event for oil-based paint, pesticides, and other hazardous materials — check Public Works for dates
- Putting Styrofoam (#6 plastic) in curbside recycling — not accepted by either local hauler
- Not knowing your North vs. South yard waste zone — download the 2026 calendar to know your biweekly dates
Contact Information — Springfield Waste Services
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Office of Public Works | 📞 217-789-2255 • Yard waste program, branch pickup, large item questions, city programs • 📧 public.works@springfield.il.us |
| Lake Area Disposal & Recycling | 📞 217-522-9271 • 2742 S. 6th St • Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM • lakeareadisposal.com |
| Republic Services | 📞 217-522-7797 • 2565 Sandhill Rd • Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM • republicservices.com |
| Evans Recycling (Branch/Yard) | 📞 217-370-3780 • 2100 J. David Jones Pkwy • Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM, Sat 7 AM–noon • Free for Springfield residents |
| Large Item Pickup | 📞 F & W Resources: 217-528-1649 • Free, up to 3 items, 2 times/year • Schedule in advance |
| Mervis Iron (Metal Recycling) | 1100 S. Ninth Street • Free for large metal appliances without Freon • Call for hours |
| HHW Annual Event | Annual event; call Public Works 217-789-2255 or Illinois EPA 217-785-8604 for 2026 dates and location |
Frequently Asked Questions — Springfield Trash Pickup
Official Springfield Public Works Resources
The City of Springfield Office of Public Works oversees yard waste, branch, and large item city programs. Contact your private hauler directly for curbside trash collection questions.
🔍 Official City of Springfield Waste Resources
Use these resources for city programs; contact your hauler for curbside trash and recycling questions:
🔍 Public Works Website 📞 Public Works: 217-789-2255| Office of Public Works | springfield.il.us/PublicWorks • 217-789-2255 • Yard waste, branch pickup, large item, HHW event info |
| Yard Waste 2026 Calendar | Download from springfield.il.us (search “2026 Yard Waste Schedule”) • North and South zone biweekly dates |
| Lake Area Disposal | lakeareadisposal.com • 217-522-9271 • Curbside garbage, recycling, hauler-based yard waste |
| Republic Services | republicservices.com • 217-522-7797 • Curbside garbage, recycling for most Springfield routes |
| Evans Recycling | 2100 J. David Jones Pkwy • 217-370-3780 • Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM, Sat 7 AM–noon • Free for residents: branches, trees, yard waste, wood |
You will leave this website when using the links above. The City of Springfield Office of Public Works is the authoritative source for city-run waste programs; contact your hauler for curbside service questions.
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