Algonquin Township

First full week of April through the second full week of December each year. An unlimited amount of properly prepared yard waste bags or resident owned 32 gallon rigid containers (under 50 pounds) will be collected curbside each week.

Yard Waste Cart

Grass clippings, leaves, twigs, garden debris, weeds, fruits, seeds, stalks, vines, bark and wood chips may be placed at the curb on the regularly scheduled pick up day in biodegradable paper “kraft” bags or containers not to exceed 33 gallons in size or 50 pounds. Bags are preferred to be rolled and crimped closed and be easily lifted to waist height and must not exceed 50lbs.

Brush and branches up to 4 feet must be bundled with twine (wire or plastic is not acceptable) 4’ or less in length and 2’ or less in diameter at the base and easily lifted to waist height. Landscape waste does not include wood timbers, plastic edging, plant pots or trays, fertilizer or landscape material bags, landscape fabric, root sections, sand, gravel, sod, firewood or animal waste.

Residents have the option to rent a 95 gallon cart designated for yard waste only for an annual rate. Residents choosing to utilize the 95 gallon cart have the option to comingle food scraps with their yard waste. Please see below for acceptable food scrap items.

Acceptable Items include coffee grounds and tea leaves, fruits, vegetables, bread and grains, pasta and cereal, and dairy products (excluding liquids) such as cottage cheese, sour cream, yogurt, and butter.

Non-Acceptable items include teabags and coffee liners, meat, poultry, or seafood (without shells or bones), glass, plastics, or styrofoam, diapers, pet litter or waste, liquids, grease or oil, and paper products such as paper towels, plates, napkins, egg cartons, and pizza boxes.

Christmas Tree Collection

Groot Industries will provide free collection of natural Christmas trees on the two (2) consecutive regular pick-up weeks after Christmas at no additional cost each year.

Residents are provided curbside collection of one bulk item, under 50 pounds, on a weekly basis which can be safely collected by one Groot collector at no charge. Items exceeding 50 lbs in weight will be an additional charge.

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 person 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 will require the resident to schedule a special pick-up and will be collected for an additional fee. An example of an oversized item is a piano, hot tub or any item that requires two or more people to lift. A per item fee will apply for each oversized item and residents will be required to call us at 847-734-6400 to schedule a pick up in advance.

Groot will collect refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, hot water tanks, dehumidifiers, and other white goods for a per item fee. Residents must call us at (847) 734-6400 to schedule collection of white goods and for pricing. Items should not be placed at the curb until the evening before the scheduled collection.

Construction debris will be collected from small remodeling projects each week in lieu of one bulk item (not to exceed 1 cubic yard). It must be cut to no more than 4 feet in length and no larger than 2 feet in diameter and bundled or placed in an approved container that does not exceed 50 pounds in weight. Please contact us at (847) 734-6400 for more details.