Lake Bluff bulk trash pickup

One bulky/debris load free on first weekly day (generally ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft × ≤50 lbs).

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At a glance

Brush≤4 ft × ≤2 ft dia; limbs ≤6 in; twine.
LimitsKraft/containers ≤32-gal; bundles ≤2 ft dia × ≤4 ft; limbs ≤6 in. Recycling Center 640 Rockland Rd (vehicle sticker; ≤1 cu yd/week).
Not allowedCurbside recycle don’ts (bags, Styrofoam #6, e-waste, etc.); CFC appliances need tags at Recycling Center.
Curbside4:00 p.m. prior–7:00 a.m. day of. Checklist

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Schedule

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

When

4:00 p.m. prior–7:00 a.m. day of.

Where

Curb.

Limits

Kraft/containers ≤32-gal; bundles ≤2 ft dia × ≤4 ft; limbs ≤6 in. Recycling Center 640 Rockland Rd (vehicle sticker; ≤1 cu yd/week).

Not allowed

Curbside recycle don’ts (bags, Styrofoam #6, e-waste, etc.); CFC appliances need tags at Recycling Center.

Bags

Kraft or labeled compost containers; recyclables loose.

Source: Not yet confirmed

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Verified 2026-10-15 · lakebluff.org

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Full details for Lake Bluff: every rule, with sources
Trash
Village Groot (847-693-2700). Standard 1×/week: Mon west of Sheridan; Tue east of Sheridan. A la carte 2×/week Thu/Fri. Unlimited or Limited (one cart; extra containers need $2 sticker). Carts 35/65/95-gal ($25 size change; extra cart $30/yr). Out 4:00 p.m. day before–7:00 a.m. day of; remove promptly. Backdoor / 2× week fees on Village table.
Recycling
First weekly pickup (Mon/Tue); unlimited; no plastic bags; #1–5 & #7 OK.
Bulk pickup
One bulky/debris load free on first weekly day (generally ≤4 ft × ≤2 ft × ≤50 lbs). Semi-annual large collection: Mon area 1st Wed May/Oct; Tue area 2nd Wed May/Oct. E-waste free with 24-hr Groot notice or Recycling Center drop-off. Appliances/move services fee — call Groot.
Curbside: when
4:00 p.m. prior–7:00 a.m. day of.
Curbside: where
Curb.
Curbside: limits
Landscape/compost (incl. Food scraps meat/bones OK) on first weekly day; Kraft/containers ≤32-gal; bundles ≤2 ft dia × ≤4 ft, limbs ≤6 in. Recycling Center 640 Rockland Rd (vehicle sticker; ≤1 cu yd/week).
Curbside: brush
≤4 ft × ≤2 ft dia; limbs ≤6 in; twine.
Curbside: not allowed
Curbside recycle don’ts (bags, Styrofoam #6, e-waste, etc.); CFC appliances need tags at Recycling Center.
Curbside: bags
Kraft or labeled compost containers; recyclables loose.
Curbside: fees and fines
Not stated.
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

Six Groot holidays; Sunday → Monday observed; collections after holiday +1 day.

Hauler
Groot Industries
Contacts
Groot 847-693-2700; PW 847-234-0774
Find your day
Village Household Waste Recycling Composting + Recycling Center
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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