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Bulk Items

ARC Disposal will collect the following items at no cost.  Place bulk items at curbside before 6 AM on the same day as refuse collection.  Please limit to two items. 

  • Carpets (four feet in length, rolled and tied or taped)

  • Mattresses/box spring

  • Couch

  • Lawn care equipment (fluids removed)

  • Swing sets (5 ft length)

  • BBQ grills

  • Microwaves

  • Plumbing fixtures

  • Televisions

  • Shovels

  • Large toys

  • Bicycles

  • Water softeners

  • Snow blowers (fluids removed)

All other bulk items will require a charge to the resident through ARC Disposal.

 

 

 

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City of Des Plaines
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Des Plaines, IL  60016
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Events Calendar
9/10/08 Economic Development Commission
9/10/08 Architectural Commission
9/11/08 9-11 "Patriot Day" Ceremony
9/14/08 6th Annual First Lady’s Luncheon
News Headlines
9/3/08 Firefighters Sworn In
9/3/08 Levee 50 Construction/Lane Closure on Rand Road
8/29/08 Lexington Park Ribbon Cutting
8/26/08 Oakton/Elmhurst Subarea Info and Survey
8/26/08 Touhy I-294 Ramp Closure
8/26/08 Add your special event to the Des Plaines Community Sign
8/26/08 Police Department To Conduct Safety Checkpoint
8/15/08 Busse Highway Resurfacing
8/1/08 Des Plaines - One of the First in Illinois Prepared to Save Newborns
7/10/08 Volunteers Sought At Des Plaines Food Pantry

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