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Amnesty Day Scheduled for Week of Sept. 30 in Downers Grove

Amnesty Day is scheduled for the week of Sept. 30 on residents' regular waste pick-up day.

The village of Downers Grove's annual Amnesty Day is scheduled for residents' regularly scheduled waste pick-up day during the week of Sept. 30.

The village's current five-year contract with Republic Services—which went into effect April 1, 2011—includes one Amnesty Day each year that allows residents to dispose of unwanted refuse, furniture and small appliances. It is a one-time pick up.

The following rules apply:

  • The first three bags or cans of refuse (not including yard waste) must each be tagged with a Downers Grove refuse sticker. If a resident rents a cart, they do not need the three stickers. Remaining items will be removed free of charge. Bulk items such as couches, chairs, lamps, bicycles, etc. are acceptable.
  • All materials must be in a container, with the exception of bulk items.
  • Construction material is limited to 2 cubic yards, equivalent to about eight 33-gallon sized cans.
Items that WILL NOT be accepted include:
  • Tires
  • Motor oil
  • Any liquids, paints or household hazardous waste*
  • Items known as "white goods" which include large appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators
  • Household electronic items such as computers, printers, monitors and televisions
  • Yard Waste
For more information, visit www.downers.us.

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