Garbage and Recycling​

The Village of Glenview contracts with Groot Industries, Inc. for garbage pick-up for single-family detached homes and dwellings with two or less units attached. Multi-family units, such as townhomes or apartments with more than two units, do not participate in the Village's garbage and recycling program, unless the multi-family unit's association applies to do so.

• have participation from all households within the multi-family property
• apply to the Village to receive collection and disposal services from the waste disposal firm duly appointed by the Village, which application shall be approved by the Village at its sole discretion
• pay the Village for Village refuse and recycling containers
• be capable of receiving curbside refuse and recycling pick-up

Garbage

• Collection schedule. Groot collects refuse and recycling once per week. Groot doesn't pick up garbage on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. When a holiday falls on a week day prior to your scheduled service day, collection services will be one day late that week only.
  
• Curbside collection. Pick up for all customers is curbside (or, in some cases, alley), unless the customer was approved for the hardship program (for individuals who cannot transport their refuse and recycling carts to the curb) or if the customer is a grandfathered participant in the backdoor pick up program. 
  
• Garbage Containers. All Groot customers must use standardized containers (with lids and wheels) provided by the Village for refuse and recycling. The Village carts are to remain with the property. New customers should contact Grott to set up an account with Groot and order carts.  There is not charge for carts provided to new customers. Please mark the cans and lids with your address.
  
• Not Satisfied with Your Cart Size? Call Groot at (800) 244-1977 to request new size. A fee will apply.
  
• Collection Procedures.
• Con­tainers for curbside service shall be placed no closer than two (2) feet nor more than five (5) feet from the street between your lot lines after 7 p.m. the night(s) before service day(s).
• Containers must be returned to the house by the end of the service day(s).
• Household waste must be stored at an accessible outdoor location for backdoor service.
• Groot picks up bulky items upon request.  Building materials from home remodeling and repairs will be accepted, provided such items are put into disposable containers or in tied bundles not exceeding five feet in length and not weighing over 50 pounds per container or bundle. The total of such materials shall not exceed one (1) cubic yard per collection. Small amounts of bricks, sod, earth, concrete, and rocks will be accepted, provided such items are put into disposable containers not weighing over fifty pounds per container.
  
• Senior Discount. Residents 65 years of age qualify for a ten percent senior discount.
  
• Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). If you're cleaning out your garage, remodeling your kitchen, or doing a lot of spring cleaning, SWANCC can provide a large roll-off container (10 feet in Lenght, 7 feet in width, and 4 feet deep) that holds about two-four tons. Cost is $299 and this service is only available to residents. To order, call (847) 724-9205. You can find out more at www.swancc.org.
  
• Vacation Policy. Residents may temporarily suspend waste pick up for a maximum of four months.

Recycling

• All materials may be mixed together in the recycling cart
• Rinse all recyclables free of food residue
• Leave lids on containers
• Flatten all corrugated cardboard and paperboard boxes
• Remove any non-paper packing material
• Place all recyclable items directly into the recycling cart (do not bag recyclable materials in plastic bags)

• Paper towles, napkins, plates, cups or bath tissue
• Paper coated with food, wax or foil
• Plastic utensils, cups or plates
• Glass light bulbs, mirrors, ceramics, drinking glasses, bakeware or window or auto glass
• Plastic bags of any kind (including grocery bags, kitchen garbage bags)

Hazardous Waste

Landscape Waste

• Grasscyle. The most environmentally friendly option is not to dispose of yard waste at all! Grass clippings make excellent fertilizer, add nutrients to your lawn and reduce evaporation. Mow regularly with sharp blades when the grass is dry. Leaves can be composted cleanly and without odor.
  
• Pay-By-The-Bag. If you plan to bag your yard waste for pick-up, each 30-gallon bag must have an official landscape waste sticker attached. As of April 2012, stickers are $3 each. Purchase them at:
• Village Administrative Services Department, 1225 Waukegan Road
• Dominick's, 1340 Patriot Boulevard
• Jewel, 2775 Pfingsten Road/2502 Waukegan Road
• Weiss Ace Hardware, 1560 Waukegan Road
• Online at Groot
  
• Seasonal Subscription. You can make a one-time payment for pick- up of residential yard waste. Fee for the 2012 April-November season is $146.03, regardless of when you sign up. With the purchase of a seasonal subscription you may lease a 95-gallon tote from Groot ($7.38 for the entire season) or use
  30-gallon bags. Between April-October you may place the tote or four unstickered bags of landscape waste out each week during November, there will be unlimited weekly pick up. Call (800) 244-1977 to pay by credit card, sign- up on line at www.groot.com, or send payment to Groot at 2500 Landmeier Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (include your Groot account number and 2010 Landscape Waste Program on your check.)
• Private Landscaper. You can contract with a private landscaper for yard waste services at their expense. Keep in mind that Groot won't pick up un-stickered items that your landscaper may put out on your curb.

Monthly Refuse and Recycling Fees as of July 1, 2012

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