Joliet trash & bulky-item rules
Joliet’s contracted garbage service generally allows one to two ordinary bulk items with regular trash, but residents should notify Waste Management for bulky or unusual items.
Joliet, IL — start here
Local programs can change. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Joliet’s contracted garbage service generally allows one to two ordinary bulk items with regular trash, but residents should notify Waste Management for bulky or unusual items.
Before you use the rule: Residential customers in the City-contracted service area.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Large move-outs, flood cleanups and oversized loads require special paid collection rather than the normal weekly allowance.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Household hazardous waste and electronics use Will County/regional routes rather than ordinary bulk.
Where to take large items in Joliet
Confirm the Joliet pickup date, item limits and preparation rules before setting anything out.
Before set-out
Contact or service note: Waste Management: 815-280-7854.
- Confirm the property is eligible for the municipal or contracted service described here.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Joliet guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Joliet — Garbage & Recycling FAQ Official/local source used for this published guide · joliet.gov
- Will County — Household Hazardous Waste Official/local source used for this published guide · willcountygreen.com