Pekin, IL Bulk Trash & Yard Waste Pickup
Measured 2026-09-23 · QA pending
Pekin, IL programs: Yard waste:
What about bulky or special collection?
Programs beyond regular trash collection — schedules, materials and providers.
| Program | When | Rules | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yard waste | City of Pekin Solid Waste |
This record includes a yard-waste schedule, but no separate large-item bulk schedule is recorded here. Check the city’s solid-waste information for other bulky-item options.
Prep rules & exceptions
Do this before it goes to the curb, or it stays there.
- Fee schedule — $27/month from May 1, 2026 (rises to $28 May 2027) on the wastewater bill; covers garbage + yard waste + recycling; 96-gal city carts $60 at City Hall.
- Holiday rule — Collection shifts one day later if it falls on or after: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
- Exclusions — No construction materials, bulk items overhanging the 96-gal cart (furniture/mattresses), appliances, e-waste, hazardous waste or paint in curbside pickup; seasonal free bulk drop-off events announced by the city.