Your Peoria Trash Day — Easy to Track in 2026
This guide covers Peoria, Illinois. If you live in the city, the schedule is easier than it first looks: trash is weekly, recycling is every other week, yard waste is weekly during the season, and bulky waste is included with regular trash service. The main thing to remember is your address-based route day and whether your recycling week is Schedule A or Schedule B.
📑 What’s in this guide
Peoria’s residential collection program covers most single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, and some condominium properties. Weekly trash is the base service, recycling runs every other week, and yard waste runs weekly during the seasonal program. Bulky waste is not a once-a-year cleanup event in Peoria — it is part of normal weekly trash service.
How to Find Your Peoria Trash Pickup Day (Fast Lookup)
Peoria gives residents separate official schedule tools for trash and recycling. The trash map tells you your weekly route day. The recycling map tells you both your route day and whether you are on Schedule A or Schedule B for every-other-week pickup.
- Open the trash schedule page. Start with Your Collection Schedule.
- Enter your exact address. The city’s collection map will show your weekly trash day.
- Check your recycling week. Open the recycling schedule page to confirm whether you are on the A or B 2026 calendar.
- Match yard waste to your trash day. Yard waste goes out on the same day as trash during the active season.
- Keep bulky items tied to your normal day. Bulky waste is collected with weekly trash, not on a separate neighborhood cleanup day.
Peoria Trash Pickup Schedule: What Runs When
Peoria’s core residential pattern is simple: trash every week, recycling every other week, yard waste weekly during the season, and bulky waste with your trash collection.
| Service | How It Works | Typical Frequency | Where to Confirm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trash | 95-gallon trash cart plus extra trash and bulky waste options | Weekly | Trash schedule map |
| Recycling | 95-gallon single-stream recycling cart | Every other week | Recycling schedule map |
| Yard Waste | Yard waste cart, compostable bags, or tied bundles | Weekly during season | Yard waste page |
| Bulky Waste | Large items placed next to the cart with clearance | Weekly with trash | Bulky waste page |
For 2026, the city’s curbside yard waste season runs from April 6 through December 11. Yard waste is collected on the same day as regular trash during that season.
Peoria Trash, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Bulky Waste System
Peoria separates materials into four basic streams so collection crews can work safely and keep contamination down.
Trash Cart
Recycling Cart
Yard Waste
Bulky Waste
Peoria uses single-stream recycling, so residents do not need to sort cans, paper, cardboard, cartons, glass, and plastic containers inside the recycling cart. Yard waste is separate and should never go into the trash or recycling cart.
⭐ Easy Peoria shortcut
If an item fits in the trash cart with the lid closed, put it in the cart. If it is too big for the cart but allowed as bulky waste, place it next to the cart with clear spacing. That simple rule solves most curbside confusion.
Peoria Set-Out Rules
Peoria keeps the curbside timing consistent across trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulky waste. Most missed pickups happen because carts were late, blocked, or packed the wrong way.
- Set materials out as early as 3:00 p.m. the day before pickup.
- All items must be out by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
- Leave at least 3 feet of clearance from other carts, cars, mailboxes, and obstacles.
- Keep lids closed on trash and recycling carts.
- Move carts back within 24 hours after collection.
Peoria Bulky Waste Pickup
Bulky waste in Peoria is part of the weekly trash program, not a special once-or-twice-a-year event. Residents may call GFL to give notice, but the city says prior notice is not required.
Typical bulky waste items include:
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Building materials such as wood or sheetrock
- Carpet and underpadding
- Call GFL if you want to notify them. The number is 309-688-0760, but the city says notice is optional.
- Set it out on your normal trash day. Bulky waste follows your regular weekly trash schedule.
- Set it out on time. Put it out as early as 3:00 p.m. the day before and no later than 6:00 a.m. on pickup day.
- Keep it 3 feet away from carts and obstacles. This gives the truck and crew room to work.
- Do not include prohibited materials. Electronics, tires, hazardous materials, concrete, rock, dirt, and fluorescent tubes are not accepted as bulky waste.
⭐ Peoria resident advantage
Because bulky waste is included in weekly service, you do not need to wait for a cleanup event to get rid of a couch or mattress. You just need to use your regular collection day correctly.
Peoria 2026 Holiday Trash Schedule
Peoria delays collection by one day when your regular pickup falls on or after one of the city’s listed trash holidays. The rest of the week also shifts one day later.
| Holiday | Collection Impact |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Collection is delayed one day if your route falls on or after the holiday |
| Memorial Day | Collection is delayed one day if your route falls on or after the holiday |
| Independence Day | Collection is delayed one day if your route falls on or after the holiday |
| Labor Day | Collection is delayed one day if your route falls on or after the holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day | Collection is delayed one day if your route falls on or after the holiday |
| Christmas Day | Collection is delayed one day if your route falls on or after the holiday |
This same one-day delay rule is also used on the city’s yard waste page for regular trash-day yard waste collection.
What to Do If Peoria Missed Your Pickup
If your trash, recycling, or yard waste was missed, Peoria has an official missed-pickup report page and contact numbers for both Public Works and GFL.
- Check your route day first. Make sure you used the correct trash day and recycling week.
- Review your set-out time. Everything should have been out by 6:00 a.m.
- Check for blockage. Cars, mailboxes, and other carts too close together can prevent pickup.
- Submit a missed pickup report. Use the city’s official missed-pickup page.
- Call if you need follow-up. Public Works is 309-494-8800 and GFL is 309-688-0760.
Peoria Other Disposal Options
Some items should not be placed in the cart or set out as bulky waste. Peoria’s other-disposal guidance is the right place to check for electronics, tires, hazardous materials, sharps, and similar items that need special handling.
Other Disposal
Official city guidance for items not collected at the curb, including electronics, tires, and hazardous materials
Recycling
Accepted recycling materials, cart details, and schedule information
Yard Waste
Season dates, accepted materials, bag limits, and bundle rules
Bulky Waste
What qualifies, what is not accepted, and how to place items correctly
Frequently Asked Questions About Peoria Trash Pickup
How do I find my Peoria trash pickup day?
Use the official trash schedule map and enter your address.
Is trash collected every week in Peoria?
Yes. Peoria trash is collected every week.
Is recycling collected every week in Peoria?
No. Recycling is collected every other week, and residents follow either the A or B calendar.
When does yard waste run in Peoria in 2026?
The 2026 yard waste season runs from April 6 through December 11, with weekly pickup on your trash day.
What can go out as yard waste?
Peoria accepts grass clippings, tree limbs or brush, and leaves. Compostable bags should stay within the city’s weight rules, and tied bundles should be no more than 5 feet long and 50 pounds.
Do I need to schedule bulky waste pickup in Peoria?
No advance notice is required, although residents may call GFL to notify them. Bulky waste is picked up with weekly trash service.
What time should I put my carts out?
Set trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulky waste out as early as 3:00 p.m. the day before and no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Which holidays delay Peoria trash pickup?
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day can shift collection one day later if your regular route falls on or after the holiday.
Are electronics accepted as bulky waste?
No. Electronics are not accepted as bulky waste in Peoria and should be handled through the city’s other-disposal guidance.
Where do I report a missed pickup?
Use the city’s missed pickup form or call Public Works at 309-494-8800.
Official Peoria Trash Collection Resources
Yes, Peoria Picks Up!
Main city hub for trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulky waste information
Trash
Weekly trash rules, cart placement, extra trash, and bulky waste overview
Recycling
Single-stream rules, cart setup, and every-other-week A/B schedules
Yard Waste
Weekly seasonal yard waste collection, accepted materials, and holiday delays
Bulky Waste
What counts as bulky waste, set-out rules, and prohibited items
Report a Missed Pickup
Official city form for missed trash, recycling, or yard waste collection
Reminder: If you want the most accurate Peoria curbside timing, always check your official address-based schedule and your recycling A/B week before setting items out.