Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Libertyville
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, depending on your neighborhood.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash collection.
Yard Waste
Landscape waste is collected weekly on your regular pickup day from April 1st through November 30th (via prepaid stickers or subscription).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling services are provided by Groot Industries and billed directly to residents quarterly, separate from municipal water and sewer bills.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizens aged 65 and older qualify for discounted refuse rates on limited container service, as well as reduced Village water and sewer rates.
Varies by tier (Standard 95-gallon Groot tote or personal 33-gallon bags) Bin (Trash)
Depending on your selected service tier, place trash in the provided Groot tote or attach an official Village solid waste sticker to each 33-gallon bag or personal can. Place at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household refuse
- ✓Food waste (if not composted)
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Blue or Green (65-gallon Groot tote) Bin (Recycling)
Libertyville uses single-stream recycling. Place all items loosely in the 65-gallon cart. If you have extra recyclables, you may place them in a clearly marked cardboard box labeled 'RECYCLING ONLY' next to your cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Clean cardboard and mixed paper
- ✓Rigid plastic containers and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Household hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Requires either a seasonal subscription or individual yard waste stickers on 30-gallon Kraft paper bags or bundles. Maximum weight limits apply. Collection runs from April 1st through November.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small branches
- ✓Garden waste
- ✓Food scraps (in designated cart only)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular garbage collection day
Placement
Place your single bulk item out next to your trash cart by 6:00 a.m. Ensure mattresses are fully encased in a plastic bag or wrap for health safety reasons.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and chairs
- ✓ Dressers and non-metal furniture
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Bundled construction wood (max 4 ft x 2 ft)
Not Accepted
- ✕ White goods and major appliances (requires scheduled pickup and fee)
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Electronics and TVs
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
The first item is free under the standard service tiers. For additional items, or to schedule an appliance/white good pickup, you must contact Groot in advance at 1-877-404-7668 for a fee estimate.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday on or before your scheduled pickup day, collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste collection is suspended during the winter months, winter holidays like Christmas do not affect landscape waste routes.
Typical collection days in Libertyville are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Saturday collections are used as make-up days following a holiday.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April to MayYard waste collection resumes April 1st. Residents can sign up for the full season subscription allowing up to 6 bags or containers per week through mid-October, covering the peak spring cleanup period.
Autumn
October to NovemberAn abbreviated fall yard waste subscription begins October 15th, offering an increased limit of up to 12 bags or containers per week to help manage heavy leaf drops through the end of November.
Winter
December to JanuaryLive Christmas trees are picked up at the curb for no extra charge through the second week of January. Trees must be unbagged with all tinsel, lights, and ornaments completely removed.
Local Tips & Community Info
Comprehensive Waste Collection by Groot Industries
In the Village of Libertyville, residential solid waste and recycling services are managed exclusively by Groot Industries. The standard municipal service automatically enrolls households in the Unlimited Standard Level, providing a large 95-gallon tote for everyday garbage. For residents who generate significantly less waste, the Village offers a flexible Pay-Per-Bag program. Under this tier, standard 33-gallon bags can be utilized, provided each bag displays a prepaid refuse sticker. These stickers are readily available for purchase at local retailers, including Jewel-Osco on Milwaukee Avenue, Sunset Foods, Ace Hardware on Peterson Road, and directly at the Village Hall.
Timings and Curbside Placement Rules
Regardless of which tiered refuse program your household is enrolled in, all trash, recycling carts, and yard waste must be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 AM on your designated collection day. Because Groot collection trucks may alter their standard routes due to traffic, staffing, or weather conditions, setting your bins out early ensures you will not experience a missed pickup. Containers should be kept clear of mailboxes, parked vehicles, and low-hanging tree branches.
Recycling Carts and Contamination Regulations
Recycling services in Libertyville require the use of a separate 65-gallon or 95-gallon cart provided by the hauler. The single-stream system accepts clean flattened cardboard, glass bottles, rigid plastics, and metal food cans. Residents are strongly advised to keep all recyclable materials loose inside the container. Placing your recycling inside plastic grocery bags causes severe jams at the processing facility and is considered outright contamination. Additionally, under the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, placing electronics like computers or televisions in your curbside bin is strictly prohibited.
Bulk Item Allowances and Carpet Disposal
Getting rid of old furniture is a simple process for Libertyville residents on the standard unlimited tier. You are permitted to place one large bulk item, such as a dresser, mattress, or couch, on the curb each week at no additional charge. For disposal purposes, a mattress and its matching box spring combined count as one single item. If you are throwing away old carpeting, it must be rolled, securely taped, and cut to lengths no longer than four feet. A maximum of five carpet rolls equals one bulk item allowance.
Yard Waste and Seasonal Brush Guidelines
Landscape and organic waste is collected on a weekly schedule from April 1st through November 30th. Homeowners can either pay an annual subscription fee for high-volume yard waste or utilize prepaid refuse stickers attached to biodegradable Kraft paper bags. Plastic bags are never accepted for organic debris and will be left on the curb. If you are trimming trees around your property, all brush and branches must be bundled tightly with biodegradable twine, cut to a maximum of four feet in length, and not exceed two feet in diameter.
Drop-off Facilities
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) Gurnee Facility
1311 N. Estes Street, Gurnee, IL
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put my garbage out in Libertyville?
All trash, recycling, and yard waste must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled pickup day to guarantee collection by Groot Industries.
Where can I buy Libertyville refuse and yard waste stickers?
Prepaid waste stickers can be purchased at the Village Hall (118 W. Cook Avenue), Jewel-Osco on Milwaukee Ave, Sunset Foods, and the local Ace Hardware.
How do I dispose of a mattress or couch?
Residents on the standard unlimited plan can place one large bulk item (like a couch, or a mattress and box spring set) on the curb each week for free alongside their regular trash.