401 W. Oak St. * Kankakee, IL. 60901 * 815-933-0472 * fax: 815-933-0473
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Recycling and Yard Waste program for single-family and multi-family buildings with 4-or-fewer units.To preserve our environment, we will dispose of all recyclables, including yard waste, for free. Green recycling bags are available in packs of 10 per month at no cost.
Place recycling bags out for collection along side your regular garbage. Recycling bags are collected separately on the same day as regular trash pick-up.
Curbside trash and recycling collection take place once a week. Residential pickup begins at 7 a.m., so it may be convenient for you to set your refuse/recycling out the evening before. Regular garbage (going to the landfills) will be limited to three 30-gallon containers. Yellow bags for extra garbage (non recyclables) are available in packages of 10 for $7.50. (Merchants may charge an additional handling fee.)
During the first two weeks in May, Kankakee's Public Works department will pick up for free unlimited amounts of debris. Residents are given this opportunity as a time to discard unwanted items from basements, attics, garages and yards. Recycling is still encouraged. All debris must be separated for pick up. The Public Works department requests residents to separate rubbish from brush.
During April 30th through May 4th, the area north of Court Street will be the designated area for pick-up.
Continuing into the second week, May 7th through the 11th the area south will be designated for pick up.
Take advantage of this annual chance to spruce up our homes and neighborhoods.
