Solid waste collection rates for 2021 - 2022 are listed below. Quarterly bills will be sent to residences prior to each billing period. Payment is due the first day of the second month of the thee-month billing period. To pay bills online, register at www.groot.com. To change your service or add a service, please call Groot at 800.244.1977.
Curbside Service -$17.30 monthly
Backdoor Service - $28.81 monthly
Backdoor collection is an option that offers several advantages, including not having to carry refuse to the street; and not have to rely on neighbors to move your refuse cart if you are out of town for a few days. Backdoor service does not apply to recycling or landscape waste collection, unless you are 65 or older or disabled, then recycling will be collected at the backdoor. Call Groot to subscribe to backdoor service at 800.244.1977.
Curbside Service for Seniors - $14.71 monthly
Backdoor Service for Seniors - $24.49 monthly
Single-family households where the head of the household is age 65 or older, are eligible for a discounted collection rate. This discount does not include landscape waste stickers, the landscape waste subscription programs, or the Special Collection rate. Call the Arlington Heights Senior Center for application details at 847.253.5532. If your household is already registered for this discount, there is no need to re-apply. Online application for the Senior Citizen Refuse Discount.
Curbside Service for Low income/Disabled - $8.65 monthly
Backdoor Service for Low income/Disabled - $14.41 monthly
If your household income is less than $16,000 per year, persons with disabilities and those over 65 years of age are eligible for a discount. The discount does not apply to landscape waste stickers, the landscape waste subscription programs, or the Special Collection rate. Contact the Village's Disability Services Coordinator regarding an application at 847.368.5793.
Curbside Service for Active Military - $15.57
Backdoor Service for Active Military - $25.93
Groot will provide a refuse discount for all households that apply for and are approved for the Active Military Refuse Discount. The discount is available for residences with a family member that normally lives in the home is in full-time military service or is a Guard/Reservist that is actively deployed. Online application for the Military Refuse Discount.
Landscape Waste
Landscape Waste collection season will be April 1 through December 14. Landscape waster sticker per bag or bundle cost: $2.45 per sticker.
2:1 Leaves Program
From October 14 through December 14, a 2:1 landscape waste program is held whereby residents can place bags of landscape waste or bundles at the curb and only place one sticker per two bags, or per two bundles.
Remodeling Refuse
Rate per cubic yard, in excess of one cubic yard cost: $15.00
Electronic Recycling
Two (2) electronic items collected from the curb each week at no additional fee. Residents must schedule collection with Groot by calling 800.244.1977. Cathode-ray tube (CRT) televisions in excess of 50 pounds will require an additional charge of $50 per unit.
Additional Refuse/Recycling Cart Rental
$5.00 monthly