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Garbage and Recycling

HIGHLIGHTS ON THE REFUSE CONTRACT - GROOT INDUSTRIESCLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE 2023/24 REFUSE AND RECYCLING BROCHURE

  • Groot program structure is similar to the previous program with Waste Management. 
  • Groot collection began on June 1, 2018.
  • Reduction in Sticker Cost from $4.15 to new rate of $4.00 per sticker (June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024).
  • Day of Collection remains the same.        
  • Four (4) weeks of free bagged leaf pick-up program in November.
  • Comingled Recycling - Residents can use existing bins (no larger than 20 gallons), or purchase new rectangular bins for $20.00 (64 or 96 Gallon recycling carts are available to rent from Groot as well for $3.50/month).
  • Landscape Waste program will continue unchanged.  One sticker is required on each kraft brown landscape bag and on each landscape bundle.
  • As an Option, Residents can contract with Groot for Monthly Refuse & Recycling Cart Service.  Monthly rates are: 33 and 64 gallon cart - $24.50/month; 96 gallon cart - $28.00/month.  Carts can be rented for $3.50/month or purchased for $75.00. Previously purchased Waste Management Carts can continue to be used. 
  • Clean-Up Day (previously Amnesty Day) on your regular collection day during the first full week of October.  Stickers are required on the first 5 items. All units in addition to the first 5 are free.
  • Bulk items will be collected curbside with 3 stickers per item.
  • White goods (appliances such as a refrigerator): Optional service that requires advance notice to Groot at a cost of $45.00/per item.
  • Curbside E-waste Collection (Electronics): Optional service that requires advance notice to Groot.  Brown bag of small electronics: 5 stickers; TVs or monitors less than 50 lbs.: 15 stickers.
CONTACT INFORMATION:GROOT INDUSTRIES
Customer Service
888-485-0900    
Or, contact Village of Woodridge at 630-719-2905
REFUSE, RECYCLING, AND YARDWASTE PROGRAMThe Village of Woodridge has a "bag-n-tag" curbside collection program. With this program, a sticker must be attached to all refuse or landscape containers. You may attach the sticker to a maximum 33-gallon plastic bag or a maximum 33-gallon rigid container. Containers cannot weigh more than 50 pounds. You do not need to put a sticker on each bag placed inside the garbage can. 

Groot Garbage Stickers are used for refuse and landscape waste at $4.00 each and currently may be purchased at the following locations:
  • Ace Hardware - 6216 Main St., Downers Grove, IL  60516
  • Mariano's - 1300 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL  60540
  • Jewel Foods - 75th and Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL 60517
  • Jewel Foods - 1156 Maple Ave., Lisle, IL 60532
  • Jewel Foods - 1227 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL 60540
  • Jewel Foods - 6215 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60516
  • Meijer - 755 Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Garbage and Yardwaste Pickup Schedule
  • Monday - north of Hobson Road and Thornberry Subdivision
  • Tuesday - west of I-355 from Hobson Road to 75th Street
  • Thursday - west of I-355 from 75th Street to 83rd Street
  • Friday - south of 83rd Street or east of I-355 south of Hobson Road
REFUSE MUST BE PLACED AT THE CURB BY 7 A.M.  Items may be put out for collection after 3 p.m. the day prior to and must be removed by 8 p.m. the day of your scheduled pick-up. 

groot collection map
Trash Pickup During the HolidaysThe following are trash pickup holidays:
  • Memorial Day
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • New Years Day
If any of these holidays fall on a Sunday, Monday is considered the actual holiday.  Pick up schedules for holidays will be affected as follows:

Day of Holiday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday		 Pick-Up Days Delayed One Day
Monday and Tuesday
Tuesday
no changes
Thursday and Friday
Friday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: