Rockford, IL Bulk Trash & Yard Waste Pickup
Measured 2026-10-20 · QA pending
Rockford, IL programs: Bulk: Bulk items weekly with garbage, some restrictions; each dwelling gets one truck hopper (~3 cubic yards)/week - exceeding triggers a bulk-refuse surcharge. No call-ahead needed. Not accepted: building/remodeling materials, TVs/monitors, auto parts, oil, tires, liquids, hazardous waste.
What about bulky or special collection?
Programs beyond regular trash collection — schedules, materials and providers.
| Program | When | Rules | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk | Bulk items weekly with garbage, some restrictions; each dwelling gets one truck hopper (~3 cubic yards)/week - exceeding triggers a bulk-refuse surcharge. No call-ahead needed. Not accepted: building/remodeling materials, TVs/monitors, auto parts, oil, tires, liquids, hazardous waste. | Rock River Disposal (city contract) |
Prep rules & exceptions
Do this before it goes to the curb, or it stays there.
- Set-out rules — Place out no earlier than 3:00 p.m. the day before collection and not later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day; empty cans returned to an inconspicuous storage location by 8 a.m. the following day; garbage stored out of sight from the street (Ch. 25 ordinance).
- Carts & senior swap — 95-gal city cart issued to every serviced building (2024); all garbage must be in these carts. Overflow allowed in cans <=32 gal, <=50 lbs. Residents 62+ or disabled may swap to a 65-gal cart at no cost (application via customerservice@rockfordil.gov).
Bulk pickup FAQs
How much bulk trash can Rockford residents set out?
Weekly with regular pickup - up to one truck hopper (~3 cubic yards) per dwelling per week; more triggers a bulk surcharge. TVs, tires, auto parts, liquids and hazardous waste are not accepted.