Waste & Recycling Services for Unincorporated Residents
Flood Brothers Disposal & Recycling is honored to provide refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection for Unincorporated Residents. Our family-owned company has proudly served Chicagoland for over 90 years — offering dependable pickup, courteous service, and environmentally responsible disposal options.
Quick Info
*Please ensure your personal containers not exceed 35gal or 50lbs and are in good condition and suitable for automated collection. We are not responsible for any damage during the curbside collection process *
| Service | Collection Day | Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse (Trash) | - | Use official Flood Brothers carts or prepaid refuse bags. |
| Recycling | Same as refuse | Use your blue-lidded cart. Flatten cardboard and rinse recyclables. |
| Yard Waste | April-November | Collected weekly April–November. Use compostable paper bags or clearly marked containers. |
| Bulk Items | By Request | Schedule in advance via our online form or by calling (630) 261-0400 |
| White Goods & Electronics | By Appointment | Schedule appliance or e-waste pickup directly with our team by calling (630) 261-0400 |
Holidays
If a holiday falls on a weekday or a Sunday, and your regularly scheduled pickup is on or after the holiday, your pickup will be delayed by one day. Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday.
Flood Brothers will not collect on the following holidays:
- New Years's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Bill Payment Options
For billing questions, or to pay by phone please call (630) 261-0400 during normal business hours. Online paperless bill payment can be made here.
Vacation Policy:
Residents are required to notify Flood Brothers prior to going on vacation. There is a 30 day minimum and no maximum (within one calendar year) in order to receive credit. Residents must supply a start and return date prior to their departure. Any balance must be paid in full before vacation status is applied. Credit will be applied upon return. No credit will be issued if Flood Bros Disposal is notified after the fact.
Service Details
Refuse must be properly containerized in bags or cans, not to exceed a 50-pound weight limit. There is NO CAN LIMIT as to the quantity of refuse you may place at the curb. Flood Brothers offers a 95-gallon toter for the use of refuse collection. If you wish to use this service, please contact our office at (630) 261-0578. There is an additional toter rental charge for this service per month. Any Flood Brothers toter that is damaged will be replaced free of charge. Kindly contact the Flood Brothers office to replace a broken or worn toter.
Handicapped heads of household can enroll in this service free of charge with properly completed forms.
Begins First Full Week in April, Ends Last Week in November.
Residents may place yard waste made up of grass clippings, bundled branches, brush and garden materials (such as plants, flowers, weeds, vines, bark pieces, pine cones, etc.) in yard waste paper bags or 32-gallon cans. Note: Dirt, pots, sod, large branches, tree stumps, rocks, garden vegetables, fruit and non-organic materials are not considered yard waste and WILL NOT BE COLLECTED.
Branches need to be in bundles no longer than four feet and no larger than two feet in diameter. Each bundle must be affixed with one yard waste sticker. Bushes cannot weigh more than 50 pounds and cannot be longer than four feet or wider than two feet in diameter. Bushes can be placed at the curb.
Holiday greenery must have all tinsel, ornaments, lights and nails removed before being placed out at the curb for pickup. Holiday greenery collection and pickup is FREE OF CHARGE the last week of December and the first two full weeks in January. Collection of holiday greenery after the second week in January will be billed a bulk pick-up charge on your next invoice.
Bulk items are collected on your regularly scheduled collection day. There is a charge per bulk item; contact Flood Brothers at (630) 261-0578 for an estimate on your items. The following items are considered bulk items: mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs, bookcases and other furniture.
White good items are collected on your regularly scheduled collection day. There is a charge per white good item; contact Flood Brothers at for an estimate on your items. The following items are considered white goods: refrigerators, stoves, washers, dishwashers, freezers, dryers, hot water tanks, air conditioners and furnaces. To schedule a collection of a white good item, kindly contact our office at (630) 261-0578 during regular business hours. White good items must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. the day of your regular pickup.
The following items are considered construction debris: drywall, rocks, carpet, doors, paneling, concrete, lumber, cabinets and fixtures. All items must be placed in bags, boxes and maximum 32-gallon containers, all of which cannot exceed the 50-pound weight limit. Carpet rolls must be no longer than four feet in length and eighteen inches in diameter. Each roll is considered a container. For an estimate of a construction debris collection, please contact our customer service department at (630) 261-0578 during business hours. There is a two-yard minimum charge for collection service.
Household hazardous waste products are flammable, toxic, corrosive or reactive and pose a harmful threat or damage to the environment when disposed of improperly. Items such as paint, household batteries, pesticides, poisons, cleaning solvents, tainted gasoline, used oil and other automotive products are considered to be hazardous waste and should not be included with your regular garbage for disposal. For information regarding proper disposal, please check your county’s website:
A green, 65-gallon recycling toter will be provided to each residence for a small fee. Recyclable materials are collected on your pickup day of service and must contain only acceptable recyclable items. Any recyclable toter that contains regular household waste will not be collected. Recyclable materials do not need to be separated. Please rinse all recyclable items to remove food residue prior to pickup. A complete list of acceptable and unacceptable materials can be found here.
If you are moving, please contact our customer service department to terminate service and remove any Flood Brothers equipment provided. They are available during office hours at (630) 261-0578.
Flood Brothers Disposal & Recycling Company will bill for services three times per year: January, May and September. Each bill represents a four-month period. For example, your January statement will cover from January 1 through April 30. Payments are to be made within 20 days after receipt of the statement date. You may incur a finance charge if the payment is not received by the due date. For billing questions, or to pay by phone please call (630) 261-0578 during normal business hours. Online paperless bill payment can be made here.
We Take Service Personally
Flood Brothers has proudly served Illinois for five generations, offering personalized waste and recycling solutions for homes and businesses. From dumpster rentals to custom compactors, we handle jobs of all sizes with family-owned care and cutting-edge technology.