Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Elk Grove Village
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash collection.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your normal collection day from April 1 through December 15 (landscape stickers required for bags/cans).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (containers may be placed out after 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential refuse and recycling services are contracted through Groot Industries and billed quarterly, whereas Village water and sewer utilities are billed separately every month.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Residents aged 65 and older living in single-family homes or townhomes can receive a 10% senior discount on their waste bill by submitting proof of age and residency to Groot or Village Hall.
Standard Groot Refuse Cart Bin (Trash)
Place all refuse carts out for pickup by 7:00 a.m. on your designated service day, ensuring the lid is completely closed to deter pests.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Candy wrappers and chip bags
- ✓Cold ashes (bagged)
Standard Groot Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables. Items must be placed loosely into the cart and should be rinsed completely clean of food residue.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paper products
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and films
- ✕Black plastic containers
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Loose batteries of any kind
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in biodegradable kraft bags with a $3 sticker, or inside a designated subscription cart. Small branch bundles (under 3.5 inches in diameter, up to 4 feet long) are collected free of charge.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Garden vegetation
- ✓Small tree trimmings and brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One bulk item per week is permitted free of charge.
Placement
Call Groot at (847) 734-6400 to schedule the bulk pickup, then place the item at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your regular refuse collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Small pieces of furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Box springs
- ✓ Household fixtures under 50 lbs
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste (e-waste)
- ✕ White goods and large appliances
- ✕ Automotive parts
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Items exceeding 50 lbs
The first bulk item each week is free. Additional bulk items, items exceeding 50 pounds, white goods, or electronic waste require a special pickup arrangement and will incur an additional fee from Groot.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday on or before your scheduled collection, your service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the holiday week. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection is subject to the exact same one-day holiday delay as regular refuse and recycling.
If the observed holiday falls on a Saturday, the normal weekly collection schedule remains completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilElk Grove Village hosts a Special Spring Leaf Collection typically in early April. Residents should rake leaves directly into the street about 2 feet away from the curb. Do not include branches or grass, as these will damage the collection sweepers.
Late Spring to Fall
April - December 15The Waste Management yard waste program includes the removal of small branches. Bundled branches up to 3.5 inches in diameter and no more than four feet in length are picked up free of charge, requiring no yard waste sticker.
Autumn
October - NovemberFall leaf collection is managed by the Public Works Department and is divided into nine collection sections. If it snows on your designated leaf collection day, trucks will be diverted to plow streets and leaf pickup will be rescheduled.
Local Tips & Community Info
Welcome to Elk Grove Village Residential Waste Collection
Managing your household waste in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is simple and convenient. The village partners exclusively with Groot Industries to provide all residential refuse, recycling, and landscape waste collection services. Whether you are a new homeowner or a long-time resident, understanding the local schedule and rules helps keep our community clean and green while ensuring a smooth weekly pickup process.
Bin Placement and Curbside Rules
For a seamless collection day, Groot requires all Elk Grove Village residents to have their waste and recycling containers at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day. The village provides an unlimited household waste collection service with default cart sizes of 95 gallons for trash and 65 gallons for recycling. If these sizes do not meet your household's needs, residents have the flexibility to request a 35-gallon or 65-gallon cart for an additional fee. Please ensure that your refuse cart and recycling cart are kept separate at the curb to allow the automated trucks to safely lift them.
Comprehensive Recycling and CFL Drop-Off
Standard curbside recycling accepts clean plastics, glass, cardboard, and paper products. However, Elk Grove Village offers a unique, environmentally safe CFL bulb recycling program. You can bring up to 12 intact compact fluorescent light bulbs to the Community Development Counter at Village Hall (901 Wellington Ave) between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ensure that bulbs are sealed in a plastic bag prior to drop-off. Please note that this program does not accept long fluorescent tubes or commercial business waste.
Handling Bulk Waste and Electronic Recycling
When it is time to clear out the garage or upgrade your furniture, standard weekly service might not be enough. Elk Grove Village residents can dispose of bulk items and electronic waste, but you cannot simply leave these heavy items at the curb unannounced. You must contact Groot directly at 847-734-6400 to schedule a specialized pickup. A virtual assistant and a mobile app are also available via Groot's website to conveniently schedule these bulky collections or report any missed pickups.
Seasonal Yard Waste Collection Options
Keeping your lawn pristine requires proper disposal of grass clippings, branches, and leaves. Elk Grove Village offers both a subscription landscape waste program and a sticker-based system. If you prefer the pay-as-you-go method, yard waste stickers can be purchased at several local retailers, including the Village Municipal Complex, Jewel Food Stores on Biesterfield Road, Miller Industrial Hardware, and the local Ace Hardware on Nerge Road. Attach one sticker to each biodegradable bag or bundled pile of brush.
Drop-off Facilities
Groot Elk Grove MRF (Materials Recovery Facility)
1759 Elmhurst Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put out my trash bins in Elk Grove Village?
Residents must place their Groot trash and recycling carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection day.
Where can I buy landscape waste stickers in town?
Yard waste stickers are available for purchase at the Village Municipal Complex, local Jewel Food Stores, Miller Industrial Hardware, and the Ace Hardware on Nerge Road.
How do I safely dispose of old CFL bulbs?
You can drop off up to 12 sealed CFL bulbs at the Community Development Counter inside Village Hall during regular business hours.