Amnesty Day Set For Week Of Oct. 3 In Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Downers Grove residents can unload old furniture, bicycles and other bulk items during the week of Oct. 3 for Amnesty Day 2022.

The bulk collection will take place during residents' regular collection day. The following sticker requirements will be in effect:

• Customers that use stickers: First five bags must have a refuse sticker, excluding yard waste
• Customers who rent a 35-gallon cart: Four items must have refuse stickers
• Customers who rent a 65-gallon cart: Three items must have refuse stickers
• Customers who rent a 95-gallon cart: Two items must have refuse stickers

Once customers have met the above requirements, the following items will be picked up for free:

• Furniture
• Bicycles
• Lamps

The following items are not eligible for collection:

• Motor oil
• Tires
• Liquids and hazardous waste
• Large household appliances
• Electronics
• Yard waste

To ensure collection, eligible items should be left at the curb prior to your scheduled trash pickup time. Click the link for more information about Amnesty Days 2022 in Downers Grove.