Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bartlett
In Illinois, garbage and recycling services run on weekly zone-based routes. Exact pickup days vary by local municipality and private hauler.
State Mandate
Electronics and landscape waste are strictly banned from landfills.
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
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of Recycling
Never place your recyclables inside plastic grocery bags, and do not throw loose plastic bags into your recycling cart. They tangle in the sorting facility's machinery. Take plastic bags to your local grocery store for recycling instead.
Wire Hangers Do Not Belong
While wire hangers are made of metal, their shape and wire thickness make them extremely hazardous to automated recycling sorters. Please return your wire hangers to a local dry cleaner rather than tossing them in the recycling cart.
Leave Caps on Plastic Bottles
When recycling plastic water bottles or milk jugs, do not crush them, and make sure to leave the caps tightly screwed on. Loose caps are too small for the sorting equipment and often fall through the cracks, ending up in landfills.
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.
About Bartlett Waste Management
Bartlett's Unified Tuesday Collection Schedule
In the Village of Bartlett, residential waste management is highly streamlined. Every single-family household has their garbage, recycling, and yard waste collected on the exact same day: Tuesday. Residents must place their Groot-issued carts at the curb (on the driveway or grassy parkway) no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening and no later than 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning to ensure pickup. Furthermore, local ordinance requires that empty containers be removed from the curb by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
Unlimited Household Waste Provisions
Unlike many municipalities that strictly enforce a Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) system for excess garbage, Bartlett's contract with Groot allows residents to set out an unlimited amount of standard household refuse each week. Once your 65- or 95-gallon refuse cart is completely full, you can place additional garbage in personal cans or plastic bags directly next to the cart. To ensure safe handling by Groot personnel, these extra bags or cans must not exceed 35 gallons in capacity or 70 pounds in weight.
The Free Curbside E-Waste Advantage
Disposing of electronics is notoriously difficult and often expensive in Illinois, but Bartlett offers a remarkable benefit. As part of the waste hauling contract, Groot provides unlimited electronic waste (e-waste) collection directly from your home at no additional cost. Residents do not need to purchase any special stickers for items like old televisions, computers, or monitors. However, to utilize this free service, you must call Groot at (847) 429-7370 in advance so they can dispatch a specialized collection vehicle.
Stickered Yard Waste vs. Free Brush Collection
Navigating organic waste in Bartlett requires understanding two distinct rules. For grass clippings, leaves, and soft garden weeds, residents must use standard biodegradable kraft paper bags and apply a $2.00 Groot yard waste sticker to each bag. Conversely, Groot collects an unlimited amount of woody brush and branches for absolutely free—no sticker required! To qualify for the free brush pickup, branches must be tied with biodegradable twine into bundles measuring no more than 2 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet, and weighing under 50 pounds.
Senior Citizen and Hardship Discounts
The Village of Bartlett prioritizes affordability for its older residents. Senior citizens who are 65 years of age and older are eligible to receive a 10% discount off their monthly Groot service rate. Eligible residents who wish to apply for this discount should contact Groot directly. Once registered, seniors can also request to downsize to a smaller, more manageable 35-gallon refuse cart if they produce less waste.
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
What day is garbage collected in Bartlett, IL?
All residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste for single-family homes in Bartlett is collected on Tuesdays. Carts should be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. to guarantee pickup.
Do I have to buy yard waste stickers in Bartlett?
Yes and no. You must purchase $2.00 Groot stickers for kraft bags filled with grass clippings, leaves, and weeds. However, woody brush and branches tied into bundles (max 4 feet long, 2x2 feet, under 50 lbs) are collected for free without a sticker.
How do I throw away an old TV or computer in Bartlett?
Groot offers unlimited, free electronic waste collection for Bartlett residents. You do not need a sticker, but you must call Groot at (847) 429-7370 ahead of time to schedule the pickup so they can send the appropriate collection vehicle.
What happens to garbage pickup if there is a holiday?
If New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas falls on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, Bartlett's Tuesday collection will be pushed back one day to Wednesday. If the holiday falls later in the week, Tuesday service is unaffected.