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Refuse & Recycling
The city is currently contracted with Republic Services for refuse, yard-waste, and recycling disposal. Trash pickups are regularly scheduled on Fridays of each week. In the event of a holiday, trash pickups will occur one day later.
2018 Republic Holiday Pick Up Schedule
Further information or to replace a damaged / missing waste container, please contact Republic Services directly at 847-981-0091.
View more information about residential waste and recycling.
Battery Collection Temporarily Discontinued
Staff has been notified that our battery vendor has refused to pick up or process the batteries collected from SWANCC communities. As a result of our vendor's failure to provide service, the City must stop collecting batteries from residents at this time.
Staff is working to have our vendor uphold our contract through its expiration of July 30, 2019. Meanwhile, staff is in the process of researching alternative companies that can provide battery recycling services. Until there is a solution, staff will stop accepting batteries from residents.
As more information becomes available we will keep the resident informed as this situation changes and we thank you so much for your cooperation!
SWANCC Pharmaceutical/Sharps Disposal
SWANCC sponsors a collection/disposal program for expired or unused medications and sharps, and provides a proper collection container for needles. Recent research by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Geological Survey revealed that there are a substantial amount of antibiotics and steroidal hormones in rivers, lakes and wells caused by people flushing their medications down the toilet or putting them down the sink. Additionally, sharps can cause needle-sticks and health issues if thrown away in the garbage or put in the water system.
Residents are asked to leave their medications in the original containers and to mark out their personal information. No over-the-counter liquid medications will be accepted. No commercial or institutional waste will be accepted. Please note that SWANCC residents are able to participate in any drop-off location.
To dispose of controlled substances, please refer to Save A Star drop-off locations or DEA Take-Back Days. Please refer to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's list of regulated pharmaceutical controlled substances.
SWANCC Medication and Sharps Disposal Guidelines
Electronics Recycling and Document Destruction Events
Local Municipalities along with the assistance of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County have scheduled electronics recycling and document destruction events throughout the year. Click for a list of 2018 Recycling Events.
No materials will be accepted from businesses or schools.
Typical documents to shred include medical forms, bank statements, personal files and retired tax forms. Staples and paper clips are acceptable, NO BINDERS. Residents will be limited to six file-size boxes or paper shopping bags per vehicle. NO PLASTIC BAGS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Acceptable Items for Electronic Recycling
The following items will be accepted for recycling at SWANCC's drop-off programs. Items in BOLD are banned from the landfill and must be recycled.
Answering Machines Cable Receivers Calculators Camcorders Cameras Cell Phones Computer cable Computer monitors Computers (Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets) Converter Boxes Fax Machines Keyboards Mice Microwaves MP3 Players | Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs) Power Tools or Cords Printers (Multi-function Printers) Satellite Receivers Scanners Shredders Small Home Appliances (Toasters, Blenders) Stereo Equipment (no wood) Telephones Televisions (All Types) Typewriters Video Game Consoles Video Recorders/Players Zip Drives |
If you have any questions regarding recycling in the City of Prospect Heights, please go online to www.SWANCC.org or contact City Hall at 847-398-6070 ext. 206.