Grayslake

Residents have the following options for the collection of yard waste/food scrap collection.

Yard Waste/Food Scrap Sticker Program (April 1 -November 30th)

Unlimited collectionof metal/plastic containers or biodegradable Kraft bags can be placed out for collection as long as a prepaid sticker is affixed to each item. Each container or bag may not exceed a capacity of 35 gallons and 50 pounds in weight. Residents choosing to include food scrap with their yard waste must use rigid containers (no yard waste bags).

Yard Waste/Food Scrap Subscription Program (April1 - November 30th)

For an annual subscription fee, residents can place up to six (6)  metal/plastic containers or Kraft type yard waste bags out for collection each week. Each container or bag may not exceed acapacity of 32 gallons and 50 pounds in weight. Any containers beyond six placed out for collection must have a prepaid sticker affixed to each item. Residents choosing to include food scrap with their yard waste must use rigid containers (no yard waste bags).

‍Please contact Groot at 847-693-2700 for further information and rates.

Green Package Program

For an annual rate, Groot will provide collection of food scraps year round. Residents  will be provided with a 35 gallon cart designated for food scrap only. Collection will occur on a weekly basis on your regular service day. Please contact Groot at 847-693-2700 for further information and rates.

One Bulk Item Free Per Week

Residents will be provided curbside collection of one bulk item which can be safely collected by one Groot collector (under 50 pounds) on a weekly basis. Additional bulk items beyond the one free weekly item will incur an additional fee and will require a scheduled collection (please call Groot to schedule).

Bulk items include: boxes,barrels, crates, furniture, and similar items that do not fit into a proper container and can be collected/lifted by one driver without assistance.  Exceptions include items which are banned from direct disposal into a landfill. (appliances, tires, car batteries, TV’s,electronic waste).

Oversized and overweight items are any single large or extra heavy item that requires Groot to schedule a special pick-up.  An example of an oversized item is a hot tub, or any item that requires two or more peopleto lift.  There will be an additional fee per item. Please contact Groot to schedule at 847-693-2700.

Groot will provide collection of appliances on a weekly basis with residents calling to schedule a special collection. Regardless of size and weight, allappliances/white goods must be called in for a scheduled pick up. Please contact Groot at 847-693-2700 for rates and to schedule a collection.

All material must be cut to no more than 4 feet in length and no larger than 2 feet in diameter.  For the safety of the collector, all debris must be bagged or bundled and free of nails and sharp objects not exceeding 25 pounds. Contact Groot at least 24 hours in advance of your service day and for prepayment. Please contact Groot at 847-693-2700 for rates and to schedule a collection.

Holiday Tree Collection:

Holiday trees for all residential customers will be collected at no additional charge on your collection day during the first three weeks in January annually.

Under the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, mixing electronics with regular landfill waste is prohibited. All collected items are securely recycled and made inoperable. For sensitive electronics like hard drives, we offer convenient front, side, or drive-up pickups. You can also drop off items at local collection sites, many free of charge. Visit our where and how page, select your county and town, and find nearby drop-off locations.

Groot Industries offers collection of these items directly from your home for an additional fee; however, you must contact us in advance to schedule a pick-up and make arrangements.

• Computers & monitors
• Video game consoles
• Electronic Mice & keyboards
• Printers & Scanners
• Televisions
• Digital converter Boxes
• Cable & Satellite receivers
• Fax machines
• Small scale servers
• Video cassette recorders
• Digital video disc players & recorders
• Portable digital music players