Evanston, IL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Evanston, Illinois — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Evanston, IL is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash Bulk
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Evanston services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Bulk | Friday | Free 6-yd bulk pickup twice a year on the Friday after your refuse day; extra pickups via 311 (fee). |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Evanston Monday refuse area | Monday | City refuse collection area. |
| Evanston Tuesday refuse area | Tuesday | City refuse collection area. |
| Evanston Wednesday refuse area | Wednesday | City refuse collection area. |
| Evanston Thursday refuse area | Thursday | City refuse collection area. |
Service days by zone
The city publishes service-specific zone or cycle details rather than one shared date calendar.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Evanston (city-managed collection) | |
| Bulk | Evanston bulk pickup program |
Common questions
The things Evanston residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Evanston, IL?
Weekly - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday by 4 city refuse areas.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Evanston's refuse days layer: 4 areas.
- Enriched: winter every-other-week cadence, Friday bulk program.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Evanston city: 75,070; prior estimate 74000).
Population 75,070 · Sources: City of Evanston Refuse collection days layer (maps.cityofevanston.org), City of Evanston refuse & recycling (page captured 2026-09-21), www.cityofevanston.org · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.