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1. When is my trash pick-up date?

Refuse collection will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Winfield residents SOUTH of High Lake Road/Jewell Road will continue to have their refuse collected on Tuesdays. Residents NORTH of High Lake Road/Jewell Road will have collection on Wednesdays, and residents EAST of County Farm Road will be collected on Thursdays. Garbage, recycling, and yard waste will be collected on the same day. Separate trucks will be around to collect trash, yard waste, and recycling items.

2. What happens when there is a holiday?

The following observed holidays will push collection days back one day: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 

3. What is the cost of the Flat Rate Unlimited program?

For 2022, the cost is $18.80 per month  billed quarterly from SBC Waste Solutions and includes a refuse container (your choice of 35, 65 or 95 gal). Please call SBC at 312-522-1115 to set up service. Senior residents (age 65) will receive a 10% discount ($16.61) with a valid ID at Village Hall.

4. How can I register as a senior to receive a discount for the Flat Rate program?

Seniors (age 65) can stop by the Village Hall with a valid ID and we will forward the information to SBC.

5. What is the cost of refuse/yardwaste stickers?

For 2022, the sticker price is $3.00 and the senior price is $2.65 (at Village Hall only).

6. Where can I purchase stickers?

View a list of our various sticker retailers on the Refuse page located under the Services tab on the home page. Seniors (age 65) can purchase discounted stickers at Village Hall only.

7. When should I have my garbage out to be picked up?

Refuse from residents should be placed out by 7:00 am on the day of collection.

8. Is there a maximum size for trash containers/bags?

For residents using the Sticker program, the maximum size container is 35 gallons. Maximum weight per container/bag is 50 pounds. One refuse sticker is required for each container/bag. For resident on the Flat Rate program, you have a choice of a 35, 65 or 95 gallon container when you sign up with SBC Waste Solutions.

9. When does yard waste pick-up begin and end?

Yard waste collection begins the first collection day in April and ends the last collection day in November. Yard waste will be collected on your regular pick-up day.

10. What will be picked up as yard waste?

Grass and Leaves - Grass clippings and leaves must be placed in 33 gallon biodegradable paper bags not to exceed 50 pounds. For those residents not on the Flat Rate program, each bag must have a sticker attached. Stickers will not be needed for leaves on designated Fall pick-up days. Branches - Branches must be tied in bundles with degradable jute twine which are no more than four feet in length and two feet in diameter, and should not exceed 50 pounds. One sticker must be attached to each bundle. Branches must not exceed four inches in diameter. Stickers will not be needed on designated Fall pick-up days. Sod - Sod should be placed in a bag or container that does not exceed 32 gallons or 50 pounds. It will be taken with a sticker attached to each refuse bag or container. Seasonal Leaf Collection - During the Fall seasonal collection period, residents must bag their leaves and place them at the curb by 7 AM on Monday of the designated weeks for free pick-up.

11. Where can I get a recycling can?

Recycling containers have been delivered to every residence in Winfield. The recycling can is the property of SBC Waste Solutions and should remain at the residence when the homeowner moves.