Palatine trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Cart size exchange $30 via Groot 800-244-1977. New accounts: Village Utility Billing 847-359-9082. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Not a single clock on Curbside Service page — day via property lookup; check Groot/Village for exact a.m. Deadline. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Weekly same day; excess bagged beside recycle cart. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Large-item / e-waste: e-waste $20 up to 5 items incl. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Groot Industries. |
| Contacts | Groot 800-244-1977; Environmental Health 847-359-9042; Utility Billing 847-359-9082. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Not a single clock on Curbside Service page — day via property lookup; check Groot/Village for exact a.m. Deadline.
Where
Space between carts and from trees/mailboxes/poles; not in street.
Limits
Unlimited bagged/bundled yard waste no stickers; first full week April–second full week December (Yard Waste Guidelines page).
Not allowed
Wrong-stream carts; e-waste not free in regular refuse.
Bags
Excess refuse/recycle bagged beside carts; yard waste bagged/bundled no stickers.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Village 2026 table: Memorial Day week May 25 — all +1 day; Independence Day week Jun 29 — no change; Labor Day week Sep 7.
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Full details for Palatine: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Groot (Village-billed single-family / multi-family). Day via Village property lookup. Carts 35 / 65 / 95-gal; refuse black lids; recycle green/yellow lids. Excess bagged beside carts. Cart size exchange $30 via Groot 800-244-1977. New accounts: Village Utility Billing 847-359-9082.
- Recycling
- Weekly same day; excess bagged beside recycle cart.
- Bulk pickup
- Large-item / e-waste: e-waste $20 up to 5 items incl. TVs ≤50 lbs; TVs >50 lbs +$50/unit; schedule Groot ≥1 business day ahead (Village Refuse page).
- Curbside: when
- Not a single clock on Curbside Service page — day via property lookup; check Groot/Village for exact a.m. Deadline.
- Curbside: where
- Space between carts and from trees/mailboxes/poles; not in street.
- Curbside: limits
- Unlimited bagged/bundled yard waste no stickers; first full week April–second full week December (Yard Waste Guidelines page).
- Curbside: brush
- Per Yard Waste Guidelines page.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Wrong-stream carts; e-waste not free in regular refuse.
- Curbside: bags
- Excess refuse/recycle bagged beside carts; yard waste bagged/bundled no stickers.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- 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
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Village 2026 table: Memorial Day week May 25 — all +1 day; Independence Day week Jun 29 — no change; Labor Day week Sep 7 — all +1; Christmas week Dec 22 — no change. Yard waste resumes week of Mar 30, 2026.
- Hauler
- Groot Industries
- Contacts
- Groot 800-244-1977; Environmental Health 847-359-9042; Utility Billing 847-359-9082
- Find your day
- Village Curbside Service + Refuse & Recycling + Holiday schedule
- 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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