Garbage and Recycling

HIGHLIGHTS ON THE NEW REFUSE CONTRACT - GROOT INDUSTRIES

• 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 $3.70 per sticker (June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021).
• 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 $15.00 (64 or 96 Gallon recycling carts are available to rent from Groot as well for $3.20/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.  2019 monthly rates are: 35 and 64 gallon cart - $23.00/month; 96 gallon cart - $25.00/month.  Carts can be rented for $3.20/month or purchased for $70.00. 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 $40.00/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.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE 2020/21 REFUSE AND RECYCLING BROCHURE

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 $3.70 each and currently may be purchased at the following locations:
           

• CVS Pharmacy - 8645 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, IL 60517
• CVS Pharmacy - 8325 Lemont Rd., Darien, IL  60561
• 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
• Walgreens - 6240 Belmont (63rd and Belmont), Downers Grove, IL 60516

Garbage and Yardwaste Pickup ScheduleCLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE ROUTE MAP (Page 2 - REFUSE AND RECYCLING BROCHURE)

• 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. 
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

Disposal of Large ItemsYou may dispose of large items (furniture, bulky toys, bikes and anything else that does not fit into a container or bag) by attaching 3 refuse stickers to each large item and putting it out on your regular collection day. This does not include appliances (see section on " White Goods") or items over 6 feet in length.  Advance scheduling must be done through Groot at 888-485-0900.
TiresCall Groot at 888-485-0900 the day before your regular pick-up to inform them you will be placing tires out for collection.  Tires must be on rims.  One sticker must be attached to each tire. 
White GoodsThe Illinois EPA prohibits the disposal into landfills of any items that contain chloroflourocarbon (CFC) refrigerant gases and other environmental contaminants. These items are termed "white goods" and include refrigerators, washers & dryers, freezers, air conditioners, dishwashers, furnaces, etc. Residents must call Groot at 888-485-0900 48 hours in advance and advise that the white good is being placed for collection. The cost of this removal is $40.00 per white good. The charge for removal is the cost associated with bringing the appliances to a facility to have the contaminants removed.

• Disposing of Construction Debris 
• Latex Paint Disposal & Recycling

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