Referendum Updates & Factual Information – One Troy, One Hauler

March 19, 2026 – One Troy, One Hauler Referendum Update

According to the unofficial results posted by the Will County Clerk, the One Troy, One Hauler Single Waste Hauler Referendum has passed, with 56.90% (375 votes) in favor and 43.10% (284 votes) opposed.

These results are considered unofficial until they are certified by the Will County Clerk, which is expected around April 7, 2026.

Once certified, the Township will begin preparing a bid package for the One Troy, One Hauler program. After the bid package is finalized, a formal bid notice will be published and the competitive bidding process will begin. Following a thorough review of submitted bids, the Township will select a vendor and negotiate final contract terms. If necessary, the Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids and re-bid the project.

After a contract is awarded, the selected vendor will contact residents in unincorporated areas to set up accounts and provide service details.

This process may take several months to complete. In the meantime, residents should continue to arrange refuse service independently.

Updates will be posted here as more information becomes available. If you have any questions, please contact the Township at 815-744-1968 or email [email protected].

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Dear Residents,

We are reaching out to share important factual information about the proposed “One Troy, One Hauler” refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection program for residents of unincorporated Troy Township, which will appear as a referendum question at the upcoming, March 17, 2026, Primary Election ballot.

Current Situation
Right now, households in unincorporated Troy Township must negotiate, arrange, and pay for refuse services individually. Recycling, yard waste, bulk items, and white goods are often charged as extras. Costs vary widely—even for the same services—and multiple haulers operate on different days and times. This means garbage trucks are on our roads several days a week, adding wear and tear, from heavy, fully loaded vehicles. If the referendum fails, this situation will remain the same.

Proposed Program: One Troy, One Hauler
With voter approval, Troy Township will be authorized under the “Township Refuse Collection and Disposal Act” (60 ILCS 1/210-5, et seq.) to contract with a single waste hauler to serve unincorporated Troy Township. The Township will conduct a competitive bidding process, awarding a contract to the lowest responsible bidder for refuse, recycling, white goods (appliances), bulk item collection, and yard waste collection.

Key Features of the Program, if approved:

• Would be available to all residential homes in unincorporated Troy Township.
• Weekly refuse collection with a 95-gallon wheeled cart (provided).
• Weekly recycling collection with a 95-gallon wheeled cart (provided).
• Up to 1 (one) appliance collected weekly (e.g., appliance).
• Up to 1 (one) bulk item collected weekly
• Optional yard waste collection (grass, leaves, branches, brush) April 1 – November 30, requires additional annual subscription.
• Residents will sign up directly with the hauler and receive direct billing.

Opt-Out Provision
If the referendum passes, can you opt-out of this service? Yes, but you must provide proof to the Township that you have an alternative acceptable service for refuse through a business that you own or you are part of subdivision/HOA that is already contracted with an alternative, acceptable garbage service.

Important Note: The Township Highway Department’s current leaf vacuuming program for unincorporated Troy Township will continue.

When to Vote
This proposition will appear on the ballot at the General Primary Election on March 17, 2026, and will read:

The question will appears on ALL primary ballots regardless of party affiliation.

Learn More
We invite you to attend one of our public open houses at the Troy Township Community Center (25448 W. Seil Rd., Shorewood):

• Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Additional questions? Please reach out to [email protected]. 

Troy Township, as a governmental body spending taxpayer funds, cannot take a position on the outcome of any referenda questions but may provide factual, educational materials to its residents. The information contained herein is provided as factual, educational materials only.