Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bartlett
Trash Day
Every Tuesday
Recycling
Every Tuesday
Yard Waste
Every Tuesday (April through November)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling collection is contracted through Groot Industries, while water and sewer utilities are billed monthly directly by the Village of Bartlett.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person, Drive-Up Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
A 10% discount on village water and sewer service is available for senior citizens aged 65 or older.
Typically Green or Blue (65- or 95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Extra trash beyond the cart must be in bags or cans under 35 gallons and under 70 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Standard packaging materials
Typically Blue or Green with designated lid (35- or 65-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; place them loosely in the cart. Keep the cart lid closed to prevent materials from getting wet.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- ✓Paper (cereal boxes, mail, newspaper)
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs (keep caps on)
- ✓Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and plastic film
- ✕Wire hangers
- ✕Styrofoam and ceramics
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Food-soiled paper (e.g., greasy pizza boxes)
Yard Waste Bin
Use generic yard waste bags with a $2.00 Groot sticker applied. Bundled brush (max 2'x2'x4' and 50 lbs) is collected free without a sticker.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and garden vines
- ✓Flowers and garden fruits/vegetables
- ✓Bundled woody brush and twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on Tuesdays
Placement
Place bulk items next to your Groot refuse cart at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening.
Accepted
- ✓ Standard household furniture (couches, chairs)
- ✓ Extra household trash (in 35-gallon bags, under 70 lbs)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Cut and rolled carpet (max 4-foot rolls, under 70 lbs)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Unbundled construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals)
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Unscheduled electronic waste
Standard bulk furniture is generally covered under the unlimited household waste provision. For extremely large house clean-outs, major construction debris, or appliances/white goods, residents should call Groot for instructions.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If one of the observed holidays falls on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, all Bartlett collection services will be delayed by one day and will take place on Wednesday for that week only.
Yard Waste Exception
Because all Bartlett waste is collected on Tuesdays, yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard garbage and recycling.
If the holiday falls on a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, the standard Tuesday collection schedule in Bartlett is not affected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring/Fall
April - NovemberThe seasonal yard waste and brush collection program operates weekly from April through the end of November. Outside of these months, yard waste will not be collected at the curb.
Fall
October - NovemberVillage ordinance strictly prohibits raking, shoveling, or blowing leaves and grass clippings into the street or public parkways. This blocks storm sewers, causes neighborhood flooding, and creates roadway hazards when temperatures drop.
Summer
July - AugustDuring severe summer storms, if you have water-damaged debris, Groot requires carpet to be cut and tied into 4-foot rolls weighing 70 lbs or less. Heavy water-logged items must be kept under the 70 lb limit for safe manual lifting.
Local Tips & Community Info
Weekly Waste Management Operations in Bartlett
The Village of Bartlett partners with Groot Industries to deliver comprehensive weekly refuse and recycling services to residential neighborhoods. Single-family homes are provided with standardized wheeled carts for household waste collection, which occurs every Tuesday. To guarantee your bins are successfully emptied, municipal regulations require that all containers be positioned at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening and no later than 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Residents must ensure that carts are never placed directly in the active roadway, and all empty containers must be pulled back off the parkway by 9:00 a.m. the following morning.
Unlimited Curbside Recycling Guidelines
Bartlett features an extensive single-stream recycling program managed by Groot, allowing households to mix acceptable paper products, flattened cardboard boxes, glass bottles, and metal cans together in a 35-gallon or 65-gallon cart. All materials must be clean, dry, and tossed into the bin completely loose—never pack recyclables inside plastic grocery bags, as they jam sorting machinery. Additionally, keep your recycling cart lid firmly shut to protect paper goods from rain and snow. Items like batteries, electronics, and styrofoam are strictly prohibited from the curbside recycling bins.
Brush Collection and Seasonal Yard Waste
Landscape waste management in Bartlett includes a structured weekly brush and yard maintenance program running from April through November. Groot handles weekly brush collection directly, replacing older municipal routines. All branches and tree trimmings must be cut down and securely tied with biodegradable twine into manageable bundles measuring no larger than two feet by two feet by four feet long. For loose leaves and grass clippings, residents must utilize approved biodegradable paper yard waste bags or rigid cans marked with a sticker, ensuring each bag complies with local weight limits.
Bulk Items and Electronic Waste Protocols
Household cleanup is made straightforward through Bartlett’s generous bulk item policy, which permits residents to set out one large item—such as a dresser, mattress, or couch—each week at no additional charge. For minor home remodeling projects, up to two cubic yards of construction debris is accepted if properly bundled or boxed. Meanwhile, electronic waste like old televisions and computer monitors are fully covered under the local hauler contract without requiring extra stickers, though you must call Groot in advance to schedule a specialized e-waste truck dispatch.
Holiday Delay Rules
Sanitation schedules shift whenever a primary national holiday falls during the workweek. Groot observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your normal service day lands on or after one of these holidays during that specific week, your garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by one full day, pushing Tuesday routes to Wednesday and Friday routes to Saturday.
Drop-off Facilities
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Materials Accepted
Goodwill Store & Donation Center
1420 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a sticker to recycle old electronics in Bartlett?
No stickers are required for electronic waste collection because e-cycling is included in your monthly waste contract fee. However, you must contact Groot by phone or email before your collection day to notify them so they can dispatch the appropriate vehicle.
How do I qualify for the senior citizen discount on my waste bill?
Bartlett residents over the age of 65 can receive a 10% discount on their waste service billing. You must mail or email official proof of age directly to Groot Industries' billing department to activate the discount.
What is the maximum size allowed for bundled brush piles?
Brush and tree trimmings must be cut and tied securely with biodegradable twine into compact bundles that do not exceed 2 feet in height, 2 feet in width, and 4 feet in length.