Peoria, IL trash pickup schedule
Peoria trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: GFL Environment City contract covers single-family homes up to four-unit buildings and condominiums (condos get no yard waste). Fee billed on the annual Peoria County real estate tax bill ($300/yr single-family in 2026). Billing and education are handled by City Public Works.1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week (Schedule A or B), same day as trash, yard waste weekly in season, same day as trash124 |
| Set out | not before 3 p.m. the day before; by 6 a.m. on collection day (collection 6 a.m.-7 p.m.); remove cart within 24 hours3 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: gis.peoriagov.org. App: Recycle Coach3 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday holiday: collection for that day and the rest of the week runs one day late (trash, recycling, yard waste).17 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Peoria holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | collection is delayed one day for the rest of the week when the collection day falls on or after New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day4 |
|---|---|
| Official notice | peoriagov.org4 |
| Calendar holidays 2026 | 2026-01-01; 2026-05-25; 2026-07-04; 2026-09-07; 2026-11-26; 2026-12-2513 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday holiday: collection for that day and the rest of the week runs one day late (trash, recycling, yard waste).17 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday holiday: collection for that day and the rest of the week runs one day late (trash, recycling, yard waste).17 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Peoria
| How it works | Set collection days9 |
|---|---|
| How to request | no booking needed; optional call to GFL (309) 688-0760; set out 3 p.m. day before to 6 a.m. collection day, 3 ft from carts, bag what can be bagged9 |
| Limits | unlimited9 |
| Fees | free (included in annual fee)14 |
| Not accepted | |
| Also | refrigerators accepted (doors removed, set beside)14 |
Recycling in Peoria
| Pickup | every other week (Schedule A or B), same day as trash1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream5 |
| Glass | accepted in cart11 |
| Plastics | #1-#5 and #7 bottles, jugs, containers and tubs12 |
Accepted
Not accepted
Programs
- up to two 95-gallon GFL recycling carts free on request (no deposit); sign-up form6
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes8 |
|---|---|
| Season | 2026: April 6 - December 118 |
| How often | weekly in season, same day as trash2 |
| Rules | 40-45 gal cans with two handles and lid or 65/95-gal wheeled carts, labeled "Yard Waste Only"; compostable paper bags (30 lb max); no compostable plastic bags; bundles tied with non-metallic cord, max 5 ft and 50 lb; grass, limbs/brush, leaves8 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | real trees picked up with normal trash collection, no request needed; remove lights/decorations, cut oversized trees in half (standing rule, no season year stated)8 |
| Leaf collection | leaves go out as yard waste in season (through Dec 11, 2026)8 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Peoria City/County Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 11501 W Cottonwood Rd., Edwards, IL · Map15 |
| Hours | 7am-4pm Mon-Fri, 7am-noon Sat; closed holidays; last truck 30 min before close15 |
| Fees | Peoria County residents: one free load per week of residential refuse (pickup-truck size, under 580 lb); no building materials/C&D or banned electronics15 |
| Who can use it | Peoria County residents for free load15 |
| Phone | (309) 565-4281 |
| Notes | from county brochure updated January 2022; values match the guide (Updated January 2022) as hosted on peoriagov.org |
Recycling drop-off at City/County Landfill
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 11501 W Cottonwood Rd., Edwards, IL · Map15 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Notes | paper, cardboard, cartons, metal, #1-5 & 7 plastics; glass may not be accepted (brochure 2022); values match the guide (Updated January 2022) as hosted on peoriagov.org |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | peoriagov.org3 |
|---|---|
| Phone | GFL Environment (309) 688-0760; City Public Works 309-494-88001 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | peoriagov.org1 |
Nearby cities
- Springfield, IL66 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Davenport, IA76 miles · The city collects
- Joliet, IL93 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Aurora, IL98 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Naperville, IL102 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Rockford, IL108 miles · A private hauler under city contract
Other cities served by GFL Environmental
All Illinois cities: Illinois trash pickup schedules.
Peoria trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Peoria?
Trash is collected weekly. Peoria does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (gis.peoriagov.org) or the Recycle Coach app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Peoria?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday holiday: collection for that day and the rest of the week runs one day late (trash, recycling, yard waste).
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Peoria?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday holiday: collection for that day and the rest of the week runs one day late (trash, recycling, yard waste).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Peoria?
Set collection days. no booking needed; optional call to GFL (309) 688-0760; set out 3 p.m. day before to 6 a.m. collection day, 3 ft from carts, bag what can be bagged Fees: free (included in annual fee).
Does Peoria recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Peoria?
Use the city’s online form (peoriagov.org) or call GFL Environment (309) 688-0760; City Public Works 309-494-8800.
Sources
- 1 Yes, Peoria Picks Up! (Public Works)City · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Collection Program, Fees, BillingCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 TrashCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Trash: Your Collection ScheduleCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 RecyclingCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Recycling: Your Collection ScheduleCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Recycling: How to / Cart DetailsCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Yard WasteCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Bulky WasteCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Other Items not Collected or RecyclableCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Recyclable Materials: GlassCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Recyclable Materials: Plastic ContainersCity · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 2026 Residential Recycling Pickup Calendar, A Week (PDF)City · il-peoria.civicplus.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 14 Peoria Picks Up: Know Before You Throw guide (PDF, rev. 06-07/2025)City · il-peoria.civicplus.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 15 Peoria County Recycling Guide (PDF, updated January 2022; hosted by the City)County · peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 16 City of Peoria Trash Routes / Recycle Routes map services (ArcGIS)City · gis.peoriagov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 17 2026 City of Peoria Residential Recycling Pickup - B WeekCity · il-peoria.civicplus.com · checked October 30, 2026
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