It does not seem that South Elgin has any rules about this.
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http://www.southelgin.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={4DB8A369-8B2C-4A1B-A9CD-447656EBB690}
Refuse ServiceHouseholds are responsible for placing containerized refuse in the 95-gallon green cart provided by Allied Waste/Republic Services at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. Place the cart as close as possible to the curb with the wheels facing toward the house. Excess refuse may be placed in plastic garbage bags. There is no limit to the number of receptacles or bags residents may place at the curb provided they weigh no more than 50 pounds and no more than 3 yards in volume, with the exception of construction/remodeling debris and hazardous materials not to exceed the contents of one 30-gallon container or 10, 4' x 4' rolls of carpet.
The contractor will collect all kitchen waste including household food, accumulations of animal food and vegetable matter attendant on the preparation of foods, general household trash and refuse, including ashes, crates, wrapping materials, cloth materials, discarded toys, discarded clothes and similar materials that may not be recyclable for any reason, furniture including, but not limited to mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, tables, bookcases (one large item per week), fixtures, bicycles, sleds, swing sets, microwave ovens and like items (excluding major appliances) as defined herein, small amounts, less than two cubic yards in volume of earth sod, rocks or debris from remodeling or construction resulting from do-it-yourself projects - if placed in disposable or acceptable containers, or in securely tied bundles not exceeding four feet in length or 50 pounds in weight.
On request, the contractor will provide residents with additional disposal service beyond that described for all types of refuse materials including earth, sod, rocks, concrete, excavations and other materials (except for poisonous and toxic materials and large quantities of liquid requiring tank truck disposal equipment). Contact Allied Waste/Republic at (847) 429-7370 for an estimate for any special services.