West Chicago trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City Groot (847-429-7370). Rates 2026: senior 35-gal $13.00; regular 35-gal $20.53; 95-gal $24.69. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:30 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Same day; 65-gal recycle cart (Groot) or marked ≤33-gal; no sticker; no plastic bags. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Bulk: Items >50 lbs / too large → 1 universal sticker. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Groot Industries. |
| Contacts | Groot 847-429-7370 / 877-775-1200; City 630-293-2200. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:30 a.m.
Where
Curb/parkway.
Limits
Yard waste Apr 1–Nov 30; brown bags ≤50 lbs or brush bundles limbs ≤3 in; 1 sticker each bag/bundle. Yard waste cart subscription $208/yr.
Not allowed
Landscape exclusions (timbers, pots, sod, rocks, animal waste, etc.); household hazardous waste/e-waste not regular trash.
Bags
Extra refuse stickered; yard waste kraft + sticker; recyclables unmarked sticker-free.
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 day rest of week; Sunday observed Monday.
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- Trash
- City Groot (847-429-7370). Mandatory single-family/two-unit. Routes Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri (city map). Standard 35-gal tote; Large Family 95-gal extra fee; senior discount on standard. Extras need universal sticker ($3.12 as of Jan 1 2026). Rates 2026: senior 35-gal $13.00; regular 35-gal $20.53; 95-gal $24.69. Out by 6:30 a.m. (early-heat notice: night before).
- Recycling
- Same day; 65-gal recycle cart (Groot) or marked ≤33-gal; no sticker; no plastic bags.
- Bulk pickup
- Items >50 lbs / too large → 1 universal sticker (sofas, mattresses; ≤5 carpet rolls ≤4 ft × 18 in; C&D bundles ≤4 ft / ≤50 lbs). Annual May bulk event.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:30 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curb/parkway.
- Curbside: limits
- yard waste Apr 1–Nov 30; brown bags ≤50 lbs or brush bundles limbs ≤3 in; 1 sticker each bag/bundle. Yard waste cart subscription $208/yr. Separate City brush/leaf seasonal programs.
- Curbside: brush
- Securely tied; limbs ≤3 in (City Utilities yard waste section).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Landscape exclusions (timbers, pots, sod, rocks, animal waste, etc.); household hazardous waste/e-waste not regular trash.
- Curbside: bags
- Extra refuse stickered; yard waste kraft + sticker; recyclables unmarked sticker-free.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Contaminated recycle left with tag.
- 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
Weekday holiday → +1 day rest of week; Sunday observed Monday. Six recognized holidays.
- Hauler
- Groot Industries
- Contacts
- Groot 847-429-7370 / 877-775-1200; City 630-293-2200
- Find your day
- City Utilities Garbage & Recycling
- 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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