Carpentersville

Groot Industries provides convenient and environmentally friendly solutions, offering curbside collection for household waste, recycling, large items, electronic waste (E-Waste), and appliances.

Pickup Guidelines & Service Schedule

Trash and Recycling Services

Refuse Program
Residents of Carpentersville can choose from the below options for our refuse service.

Service covers unlimited household garbage collection—a 95-gallon cart is provided. Residents who enroll are allowed to use garbage cans or bags that are not larger than 32-gallons and do not weigh more than 45 pounds each—these containers must be stickered. We try to be regular with our collection times but we may arrive earlier or later on your collection day, please have your material out by 6:00 AM to ensure pick up.

Senior Discount

We offer seniors over the age of 65 a 10% discount on their bill. Proof of age must be sent to Groot Industries to the attention of the Billing Department.

Recycling Pickup Program
Residents of Carpentersville can choose from the below options for our recycling service.

Service covers unlimited recycling service—a 65-gallon cart is provided, but a 35-gallon container is available upon request. You may use a personal container not exceeding 32-gallons, and it must be clearly marked "Recycling Only." All recyclables may be mixed together in one container, no sorting is needed. Do not put your recyclables in plastic bags.

Recyclable Materials List

  • Container Requirements

    Must be 35 gallons or smaller and weigh under 50 lbs.

  • Additional Trash Carts

    Available for purchase only (rental not offered).

  • Additional Recycling Carts

    Carts are available, but customers must enroll in a new program for each extra cart.

Current Customer Garbage Pickup Schedule

Your Pickup Schedule

Existing customers - enter your address to view your pickup schedule

Pickup Schedule

Roll Off Dumpster Rental for all projects

We are local to your community. We can get a dumpster out to you right when you need it.

Business Waste Collection

Groot provides a range of waste disposal containers and service schedules to match your needs and budget.

Business Waste Services
Special Pickup Services in Carpentersville

Complete Guide for all Special Pickup Services

Yard Waste

Collections begin April 1st and end November 30th, no credits or prorates are available for residents that sign up in the middle of the season. All yard waste material must be placed in generic yard waste bags—no sticker is required. Tree limbs, branches, or brush that can't fit in the bag must be cut to no more than 4 feet in length and and bundled no greater than 2 feet in diameter. Please contact the office before your service day as there will be an extra charge for each extra bundle or bag. Yard waste in plastic bags will NOT be collected.

Will Call Yard Waste

If you would like to have your yard waste collected occasionally, we provide a "Will Call" yard waste program. If you prefer to do spring and fall clean-ups, and leave clippings the rest of the year, you may find this very cost effective. Simply call in prior to your normal collection day and arrange for payment. Charges are per bag or bundle placed out for collection. Reminder: Only biodegradable paper type yard waste bags may be used.

Bulky/Oversized Items

One large item such as a couch or dresser or 1-cubic yard (3’ x 3’ x 3’) of miscellaneous debris or construction material will be collected each week for no additional charge. Construction type debris should be stacked or bundled in lengths no longer than 4 feet and no larger than 2 feet in diameter.

Any additional items must be stickered or charged per yard.

  • A box spring and mattress is considered one large item.
  • Carpeting should be in rolls no longer than 4 feet, two feet in diameter, and taped. Five rolls is considered one large item.
  • Stone, concrete, and dirt can only be picked up in containers and cannot weigh more than 45 pounds per container. Two containers are considered one large item.
  • Please ensure that all loose materials are neatly bundled to allow for safe and efficient collection.

Certain items may be too large or heavy for standard collection. If this occurs, the driver will leave the item(s) so special arrangements can be made. Additional charges will apply. Please contact us if you believe the items you have set out fall into this category.

Appliances

State regulations require that all “white goods”—including refrigerators, ovens, washers, and similar household appliances—be collected separately for proper recycling. A per‑item collection fee applies. Customers must contact our office to schedule the pickup and arrange payment.

Special Pick-Up & Temporary Containers

If you need additional material collected all at once, an extra charge will apply. Please contact our office to schedule the pickup and arrange payment.

If you would like your additional collection picked-up on a day other than your regular collection day, an additional trip fee will be assessed.

Christmas Trees

Christmas Tree Pickup will start the first full week in January and will run for four weeks.

Electronic Waste Collection - "e-waste"

Under the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, electronics may not be disposed of with regular household waste.

For devices containing sensitive data—such as computers and hard drives—we offer convenient pick-up services or you may drop-off electronics at participating local collection sites, many of which accept items at no cost.

To find a drop-off location near you, visit our "Where and How" page, select your county and town, and view the available options.

  • Cable Receivers
  • Computers & Monitors
  • Converter Boxes
  • Digital Video Disc (DVD) Players
  • Digital Video Disc (DVD) Recorders
  • Electronic Keyboards
  • Electronic Mice
  • Fax Machines
  • Portable Digital Music Players
  • Printers
  • Satellite Receivers
  • Scanners
  • Small‑Scale Servers
  • Televisions
  • Video Cassette Recorders
  • Video Game Consoles

All collected electronic items are securely recycled and made inoperable.

  • Holiday Impacts to Collection Days
    • Christmas Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Memorial Day
    • New Year's Day
    • Thanksgiving Day

    *Collections will be delayed one day after a holiday.

    *If the holiday falls on a Sunday there will be no collection on Monday and services will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.

    *If the holiday falls on a Saturday there will be no change to your regular pick up day.

    *If a holiday falls on a weekday service will be delayed one day later for the remainder of the week.

  • Vacation Holds

    Residents are required to call Groot PRIOR to stopping service for extended vacations. Vacation hold must be a minimum of 4 weeks and there is not a maximum.

    Residents must provide a return date and all balances must be paid before the hold can be applied; credit will be issued the following billing cycle.

Sticker and Orange Bag Vendors in Carpentersville

Carpentersville Garbage Sticker Vendors
  • The Village of Carpentersville
  • Currency Exchange in the Meadow Dale Shopping Center

Electronic Waste Collection - "e-waste"

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

  • Computers & Monitors
  • Video game Consoles
  • Electronic Mice
  • Printers
  • Scanners
  • Televisions
  • Converter Boxes
  • Electronic Keyboards

  • Cable Receivers
  • Fax Machines
  • Small Scale Servers
  • Satellite Receivers
  • Video Cassette Recorders
  • Digital Video Disc Players
  • Digital Video Disc Recorders
  • Portable Digital Music Players

Electronic Waste Collection and Holiday Schedule in Carpentersville

Electronic Waste Collection - "e-waste"

The Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act prohibits any person from allowing or to cause mixing of any of the items listed with municipal waste that is intended for disposal at a landfill.

All items collected will be recycled and rendered inoperable. Due to the sensitive nature of some electronic items (computer hard drives or storage devices), we prefer to pick up items from the front, side, or top of drive locations.

Customers also have the option to bring their items directly to drop-off sites throughout the area, most of which are for no charge. Please visit the where and how page of our site and click on your county and then your town to search for area drop–off locations.

E-waste:

  • Up to 6 items for $45, not including TV's
  • One TV under 50 lbs is $60, plus another $15 for additional TV's under 50 lbs.
  • Any TV over 50 lbs will require additional charge.
  • Must schedule pickup 24 hours in advance & prepay.

Tough Items

Fluorescent bulbs, needles, paint, tires etc... create special problems, please click here for help.

Observed Holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

*Collections will be delayed one day after a holiday

*If the holiday falls on a Sunday there will be no collection on Monday and services will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.

*If the holiday falls on a Saturday there will be no change to your regular pick up day

*If a holiday falls on a weekday service will be delayed one day later for the remainder of the week.

Sustainable Food Waste Management Solutions

Container Rental, Senior Discount, and Vacation Hold Services in Carpentersville

Container Rental

Groot Industries has available to rent 95 gallon capacity trash containers and 65 gallon recycling containers. Containers are easily wheeled around and have lids. We also have 18 gallon recycling bins available for purchase. Call us for more details.

Senior Discount

We offer seniors over the age of 65 a 10% discount on their bill. Proof of age must be sent to Groot Industries to the attention of the Billing Department.

Vacation Policy

Residents are required to call Groot PRIOR to stopping service for extended vacations. Vacation hold must be a minimum of 4 weeks and there is not a maximum. Residents must provide a return date and all balances must be paid before the hold can be applied; credit will be issued the following billing cycle.

Carpentersville Holiday Tree Disposal, Large Item Pickup, and Special Waste Guidelines

Christmas trees

Christmas tree pickup will start first full week in January & run for 4 weeks.

Vendors for stickers

  1. The village of Carpentersville
  2. Currency Exchange in the meadow Dale Shopping Center

Large Items

Any additional item must be stickered or charged $25.75 per yard. One large item such as a couch or dresser or 1 cubic yard (3’x 3’x 3’) of miscellaneous debris or construction material will be collected each week for no additional charge. Construction type debris should be stacked or bundled in lengths no longer than 4 feet and no larger than 2 feet in diameter.

  • We will consider a box spring and mattress as one large item.
  • Carpeting should be in rolls no longer than 4 feet and two feet in diameter and taped. We consider 5 rolls to be one large item.
  • In general try and keep any loose material bundled and neat so we can pick up.
  • Stone, concrete, and dirt can only be picked up in containers and cannot weigh more than 45 pounds per container. Two containers will be considered one large item.

Appliances

State laws require us to collect any "white good" type of appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, washers etc. separately and recycle them. You are required to call the office to schedule. 10 Stickers per item. can within 24 hours to schedule.

Special pick-ups and extra garbage

If you find you need extra rubbish picked up all at one time there will be an extra per cubic yard rate and you must call the office to arrange for scheduling and payment. If you choose to have your clean-up done on a day other than your normal service day an extra trip fee will be charged.

Oversized/Overweight Items

Some items are just too big or heavy for our people to handle without special equipment, in that case your driver may leave it so special arrangements can be made. In this event special charges will apply. Please call and check first if you think what you have placed out falls in this category.

95 Gallon Container

Capacity:
7 kitchen bags
Household: 4 - 6

65 Gallon Recycling Container

Capacity:
4 kitchen bags
Household 3 - 4

18 Gallon Recyling Container

Capacity:
1 kitchen bags
Household 1 - 2

Carpentersville Waste Management and Recycling

Refuse

Service includes collection of unlimited household refuse. 95 gallon carts provided. Anything outside of that must be stickered. Addtional customer-owned containers may not exceed 35 gallons & may not weigh over 50 lbs.We try to be regular with our collection times but we may arrive earlier or later on your collection day, please have your material out by 6:00 AM to be assured pick up.

Extra carts

Additional carts will be available for an additional fee.

Recycling

Unlimited recycling service is provided. 65 Gallon recycle cart is provided. 35 gallon is available upon request. All recyclables may be mixed together in one container, no sorting is needed. Do Not put your recyclables in plastic bags.

Yard Waste

Collections begin April 1st and end November 30th, no credits or prorates are available for residents that sign up in the middle of the season. All yard waste material must use generic yard waste bags, no sticker required. Tree limbs, branches or brush must be cut to no more than 4 feet in length and placed in the container. Any brush or branches outside of the container must be cut down to 4 feet in length and bundled no greater than 2 feet in diameter. You will be required to call the office before your service day as there will be an extra charge for each extra bundle or bag. Yard waste in plastic bags will NOT be collected.

Will Call Yard Waste

We have made available for those residents that only wish to have their yard waste picked up occasionally, a "Will Call" program. You may find this very cost effective for those who wish to do spring and fall clean-ups but leave their clippings lay the rest of the year. Simply call in prior to your normal collection day and arrange for payment. Charges are per bag or bundle placed out for collection. Reminder-only biodegradable paper type yard waste bags may be used.

Carpentersville

Carpentersville

Groot Industries provides convenient and environmentally friendly solutions, offering curbside collection for household waste, recycling, large items, electronic waste (E-Waste), and appliances.