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The most recent Groot Contract was executed on January 1, 2022 and terminates December 31, 2028. This agreement amends the original 2014 Groot Contract. For all other questions, please call Village Hall at 847-356-8252.
Observed Holidays:
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas 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 rest of the week
Yard Waste Programs:
Residents will have landscape waste collections weekly from April 1st through November 29th. The two programs offered are as follows:
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Landscape waste stickers: Residents who have limited volumes of yard waste will have the option to purchase a sticker for $2.50 and place it on either a 33 gallon can or a biodegradable yard waste bag. This is the standard program.
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Residents may have unlimited bags or 33 gallon cans of leaves from October 18th - November 29th; no stickers needed.
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Subscription Service: Residents who generate higher volumes of yard waste may elect to pay an annual fee for the collection of landscape waste season. Up to 4 cans or bags are allowed per week from April 1st October 15th. Please contact Groot at (847) 693-2700 to sign up. This service is $165 annually.
All yard waste material must be placed in a suitable container or Kraft paper type yard waste bag (preferred) not to exceed 50 lbs. each. Any brush or branches outside of the container or bag must be cut down to 4 feet in length and bundled no greater than 2 feet in diameter. Yard waste in plastic bags will NOT be collected.
Yard Waste stickers may be purchased at the following locations:
- Butera | 1500 E. Grand Avenue | Lindenhurst
- Village Hall | 2301 E. Sand Lake Road | Lindenhurst
What to Recycle
Fluorescent bulbs, needles, paint; tires, etc. create special problems, please click here for help.
Bulk Items:
One bulk 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.
- A box spring and mattress are considered one large item
- Carpeting should be in rolls no longer than 4 feet long and two feet in diameter and taped. 5 rolls are considered as one large item.
- In general, try to keep any loose material bundled and neat to facilitate pick up.
- Stone, concrete, and dirt can only be picked up in containers and cannot weigh more than 45 lbs. per container. Two containers will be considered one large item.
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.
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.
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 SWALCO's area drop-off locations.
- Computers & monitors
- Video game consoles
- Electronic Mice
- Printers
- Scanners
- Televisions
- Digital 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
The Village and the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) are offering an opportunity for residents to recycle clothing and textiles year around. The recycling containers are available on the east side of the Village Hall public parking lot, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road. Click here for a complete list of acceptable items.
State laws require Groot to collect any white good type of appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, washers etc. separately, and recycle them. Please call Groot at 847-693-2700 to schedule and make arrangements for payment of this additional fee item.
If you find you need a large amount of extra rubbish picked up all at one time there will be an extra charge and you must call the Groot 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 Groot if you have something that may fall in this category.
For more information or to schedule a drop off appointment, please visit the SWALCO webpage or call at 847-336-9340. ) 336-9340
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