The seasonal yard waste program is a weekly service provided by Republic Services from approximately April 1st through November 30th on your regular garbage pick-up day. Guidelines mentioned below must be followed for removal.

Pick-Up Map & Calendar

How to Dispose of Yard Waste Video

Yard Waste vs. Brush?

There are three ways to dispose of your yard waste:

1. Place all waste in 30-gallon brown paper yard waste bags. No stickers are required. Yard waste bags can be found at local hardware and grocery stores.
2. Apply a "Yard Waste" sticker to your own 35-gallon container. If you need additional yard waste stickers, please contact Republic Service's Customer Service Department at 815-472-3332 or email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Yard Waste stickers are also available at the Administration Building located at 600 Main St. NW, Bourbonnais.
3. Rent a 96-gallon yard waste container from Republic Services for an annual fee by contacting the customer service department at 815-472-3332.

PLEASE NOTE: Tree branches in excess of two inches in diameter will not be removed. Tree branches must be bundled in a maximum 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet in length and should weigh no more than 40 lbs. If you need brush pick-up, you can find more information on the Public Works page.