Algonquin trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly by address map. Cart-based program effective June 1, 2026 (replaced sticker-only model). Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m.; Village window 5:00 p.m. prior–11:00 p.m. day of. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Included; Village 65-gal recycle cart unlimited same day; extra recycle carts rent $2/mo (Village rates page). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | One bulk item under 50 lbs/week free outside cart (Village/Groot Post-June 2026). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Groot Industries. |
| Contacts | Groot 847-734-6400; Village 847-658-2700 (Harnish). Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m.; Village window 5:00 p.m. prior–11:00 p.m. day of.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
Second full week Dec stickered unlimited (same $3.49 sticker); bags/cans ≤35 gal / ≤50 lbs; brush ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft dia / limbs ≤6 in twine (Groot).
Not allowed
Landfill-banned e-waste/tires/household hazardous waste/auto batteries in trash; plastic yard waste bags.
Bags
Stickers on extras/yard waste; recyclables loose in cart.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Weekday holiday → +1 rest of week; Sunday → Mon off / +1 week; Saturday → no change.
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Full details for Algonquin: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Village + Groot 847-734-6400. Cart-based program effective June 1, 2026 (replaced sticker-only model). Default 95-gal refuse cart (65-gal same rate on request; senior 35-gal $13.50/mo age 65+). Flat $21.84/mo billed quarterly by Groot. Weekly by address map. Extras outside cart: ≤32–35 gal / ≤50 lbs + refuse sticker $3.49 (existing stickers still valid). Out by 7:00 a.m. (Groot); Village FAQ curb after 5:00 p.m. day prior / off curb by 11:00 p.m. collection day.
- Recycling
- Included; Village 65-gal recycle cart unlimited same day; extra recycle carts rent $2/mo (Village rates page).
- Bulk pickup
- One bulk item under 50 lbs/week free outside cart (Village/Groot Post-June 2026). Additional items need sticker. >50 lbs / oversized (piano/two-person) schedule + fee with Groot. White goods advance schedule + fee. Carpet/C&D bundles stickered per Groot (≤4 ft / ≤50 lbs typical).
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m.; Village window 5:00 p.m. prior–11:00 p.m. day of.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- yard waste first full week Apr–second full week Dec stickered unlimited (same $3.49 sticker); bags/cans ≤35 gal / ≤50 lbs; brush ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft dia / limbs ≤6 in twine (Groot). Free leaf/brush periods Oct 1–Dec 15 and Apr 11–26 (Groot — leaves in kraft/cans marked red X). Optional 95-gal yard waste cart $23.20/mo. Christmas trees January free. Spring cleanup annual (Village older FAQ).
- Curbside: brush
- ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft diameter; limbs ≤6 in; twine (no wire/plastic).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Landfill-banned e-waste/tires/household hazardous waste/auto batteries in trash; plastic yard waste bags.
- Curbside: bags
- Stickers on extras/yard waste; recyclables loose in cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Groot six: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Weekday holiday → +1 rest of week; Sunday → Mon off / +1 week; Saturday → no change.
- Hauler
- Groot Industries
- Contacts
- Groot 847-734-6400; Village 847-658-2700 (Harnish)
- Find your day
- Village Garbage & Recycling Groot + Groot Algonquin + e-News
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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