Understanding Groot’s Trash and Recycling Collection Schedules

Groot is a major waste management company serving residential and commercial customers across the Chicagoland area. Knowing your scheduled pickup days for trash and recycling collection is key to ensuring reliable service. This article will cover how to find your Groot pickup schedule and key details on trash, recycling, and other waste services.

Finding Your Pickup Day

Groot provides weekly garbage collection for residential customers on designated days depending on your address. To find your scheduled pickup day:

• Check the confirmation email after signing up for new service
• Refer to your monthly billing statement
• Call Groot customer service at 630-587-5673
• Set up an account on the Groot website and view your calendar

Standard collection times are between 7am – 6pm on your pickup day. Make sure bins are curbside by 7am to avoid missed collection.

Holidays impact the normal trash schedule. If the holiday falls on or before your regular day, pickup will be delayed by one day that week. For example, if your normal pickup is Monday and the holiday is on Monday, your pickup that week will take place on Tuesday.

Trash Cart Sizes and Extras

Groot provides one trash cart per home included in the base monthly rate. Additional carts can be added for an extra monthly fee. Standard cart sizes are:

• 35 gallon cart
• 65 gallon cart
• 95 gallon cart

Extra trash that does not fit in your cart(s) can be disposed of in bags placed next to the cart on pickup day. Groot allows up to 2 extra bags per week at no charge. More than 2 bags incur an extra per-bag fee.

Recycling Collection

Groot offers single-stream recycling for residential customers, collected weekly on your scheduled pickup day. No sorting is required – all recyclables can be mixed together in your recycling cart.

Accepted recyclable materials include:

• Paper and cardboard
• Plastic bottles and containers
• Glass bottles and jars
• Aluminum cans and clean foil
• Tin and steel cans

Check the recycling guidelines for full details on preparing and recycling materials properly.

Yard Waste and Organics Collection

Separate yard waste collection is available seasonally in the spring and fall. This includes leaves, grass clippings, brush, and other organic yard materials. Yard waste must be placed in biodegradable paper bags – no plastic bags.

Food and compostable waste collection is also offered in select areas. Check availability for food scrap collection in your neighborhood. Accepted organic materials include food scraps, soiled paper, and compostable items like plates and cups.

Bulky Item and Electronic Waste Disposal

For large household items like furniture, mattresses, appliances, and other oversize waste, Groot offers bulk item collection. Schedule a bulk pickup by contacting customer service at least 1 day in advance. Common bulk items include:

• Furniture
• Appliances
• Mattresses
• Carpeting
• Exercise equipment

Electronic waste like TVs, computers, and small appliances can also be disposed through Groot’s bulk pickup service. Or you can drop off electronics at a Groot Recycling Facility.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Chemicals, batteries, light bulbs, paint cans, and other hazardous household waste cannot go in your curbside trash or recycling. To properly dispose of hazardous materials, Groot offers At Your Door Special Collection.

Schedule At Your Door pickup for household hazardous waste:

• Call (800) 449-7587 to make an appointment
• Place acceptable items in the provided collection bag
• Leave bag at your front door on the scheduled pickup day

Only materials approved by the EPA and DOT can be collected through this service. Check guidelines carefully before disposal.

Additional Groot Waste Services

Beyond curbside collection, Groot operates over 50 recycling drop-off centers throughout the Chicago area. These accept hard-to-recycle items like styrofoam, electronics, textiles, and more. Groot also provides roll-off dumpsters for home renovation and construction projects.

Contact Groot at 630-587-5673 for additional services like:

• Construction dumpsters
• Organics and composting
• Paper shredding
• Portable restrooms

Summary of Groot’s Trash and Recycling Pickup

• Find your scheduled trash and recycling pickup day through Groot’s website or customer service team
• Standard collection times are 7am – 6pm on your designated weekday
• Holidays delay service by one day on affected weeks
• Single-stream recycling means no sorting required
• Schedule bulk, electronic, and household hazardous waste pickups through special Groot services
• Utilize Groot’s drop-off centers and roll-off dumpsters for waste and recycling needs beyond curbside collection

Check Groot’s website or call customer service if you have any other questions on trash, recycling, and waste collection throughout the Chicagoland suburbs.