Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Carpentersville
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week on designated service days (primarily Wednesdays or Thursdays, depending on your neighborhood zone).
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular pickup day from April 1 through November 30.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Standard residential trash and recycling service fees are bundled directly into your bi-monthly Village water and sewer utility bill. Extra carts or special requests are billed separately by Groot.
Billing Cycle
Bi-monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Qualifying senior citizens (65+) and disabled residents are eligible for rate discounts and smaller cart size options upon application.
Green (Groot Issued) Bin (Trash)
Place the cart at the curb with the wheels facing the house. The lid must be completely closed. Extra bags or cans require one $2.50 refuse sticker each.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and wrappers
- ✓Small broken household items
- ✓Food waste
Blue (Groot Issued) Bin (Recycling)
Empty and rinse all containers. Place recyclables loosely in the blue cart. Never bag your recyclables. Leave approximately 2 feet of space between your carts.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and chipboard (no wax coating)
- ✓Office paper, newspaper, and magazines
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Aluminum trays, foil, and cans
- ✓Clear, brown, and green glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Window glass, mirrors, and ceramics
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Hazardous chemical containers
Yard Waste Bin
Use 33-gallon biodegradable kraft paper bags (max 50 lbs). Brush must be tied with biodegradable string, not wire. Dirt, rocks, sod, and fruit/vegetables are prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Garden plants, weeds, and vines
- ✓Bark pieces and pine cones
- ✓Bundled branches and brush (max 4 feet long, 50 lbs)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (One item free per week)
Placement
Place your single free bulk item at the curb next to your green refuse cart on your normal collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas, chairs, and dining tables
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ White goods/appliances (requires scheduling and 10 stickers)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors)
- ✕ Automotive tires and batteries
- ✕ Major construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
One bulk item is free weekly. Subsequent items need one $2.50 sticker. White goods (refrigerators, washers) require 10 stickers and a scheduled phone call to Groot at (847) 429-7370.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Thursday pickups will move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
During the active collection season (April through November), yard waste collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard refuse.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, your normal weekday collection schedule will generally remain completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring/Fall
April - NovemberThe seasonal yard waste collection program officially runs from April 1st through November 30th. During this window, Groot provides weekly yard waste collection for all single-family residents.
Winter
Late December - JanuaryGroot collects live Christmas trees from December 26th through January 31st at no additional charge. After January 31st, an old Christmas tree will be counted as your one free weekly bulk item.
Fall
October - NovemberThe Village reminds residents that raking or blowing autumn leaves directly into the street is a strict code violation. Loose leaves block storm sewer grates, which leads to localized neighborhood flooding during heavy rains.
Local Tips & Community Info
Groot Industries: Your Local Waste Hauler
In the Village of Carpentersville, residential garbage collection is outsourced to Groot Industries. This private partnership ensures that all single-family dwellings receive dependable weekly refuse removal. On your designated service day, your Groot trash cart needs to be positioned safely at the end of your driveway or parkway no later than 6:00 a.m. Ensure the lid is completely closed to deter wildlife and prevent litter from escaping into the neighborhood. Keep the bins properly spaced out, allowing clearance for the automated trucks to grab and lift them without damaging nearby property.
Recycling Guidelines for Carpentersville
Sustainability is a core focus for the community, and Groot makes it easy through a comprehensive single-stream recycling program. Residents are provided with a dedicated recycling cart where they can co-mingle household items like flattened cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, and rigid plastic bottles. However, you must avoid throwing any plastic bags, film wrappers, or food-soiled containers into the recycling bin, as these items can contaminate an entire truckload. All recyclables should be placed loosely into the cart rather than bagged.
Yard Waste & Refuse Stickers
For residents who generate extra bags of garbage or seasonal yard waste, Carpentersville operates a sticker program. Grass clippings, leaves, and organic debris must be packed inside 30-gallon biodegradable Kraft bags, with each bag requiring a prepaid Groot refuse sticker. Bundles of brush must also be tagged and cut to specific length limits. You can conveniently purchase these official stickers at the Village Hall or at the local Currency Exchange located inside the Meadow Dale Shopping Center.
Disposing of Large Bulk Items
When doing a major house cleanout or upgrading your furniture, you may encounter items that are simply too large for your standard Groot cart. Carpentersville residents are generally permitted to place one large bulk item, such as a mattress or an old couch, at the curb alongside their normal weekly refuse. Keep in mind that excessively heavy materials, construction debris, and large appliances like refrigerators often require a pre-scheduled special pickup and may involve an additional disposal fee. Contact Groot’s customer service in advance to coordinate.
Handling Electronic Waste Properly
Illinois environmental legislation bans all electronic items from ending up in municipal landfills. This means that old televisions, broken computers, monitors, and gaming consoles cannot simply be tossed into your weekly garbage bin. Instead, residents must utilize dedicated electronic waste drop-off sites or wait for community-sponsored e-waste recycling events. Groot also offers specialized curbside collection for electronics, provided you call ahead to schedule the pickup and arrange for payment.
Understanding Holiday Collection Delays
Groot Industries observes all standard national holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If one of these holidays lands on a weekday, garbage and recycling services for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one full day. For instance, if the holiday is on a Thursday, Thursday routes will be serviced on Friday, and Friday routes will shift to Saturday. The normal collection schedule always resumes the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
Kane County Recycling Center (West Dundee)
900 Angle Tarn, West Dundee, IL 60118
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my garbage out in Carpentersville?
All refuse, recycling, and yard waste must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled Groot collection day.
Where can I buy garbage stickers in Carpentersville?
Official garbage and yard waste stickers can be purchased at the Carpentersville Village Hall and the Currency Exchange located in the Meadow Dale Shopping Center.
Who provides garbage pickup in Carpentersville?
Groot Industries is the contracted waste hauler for residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste in the Village of Carpentersville.