Fall Tips: How to get rid of leaves on your property

Residents are reminded not to rake leaves into the street because this can block storm drains and cause flooding. The Municipal Code prohibits depositing leaves or debris that obstruct drainage. Instead, take advantage of one of these four options:

• Landscape waste/compost subscription: You can make a one-time payment to Groot for weekly curbside residential yard waste collection for the entire landscape waste season -- from March 31 through Nov. 30. As a subscriber, you can select one of two options for yard waste collection:
• Rent a 95-gallon cart from Groot for $9.19 for the entire season.
• Use 30-gallon yard waste bags. If you opt to use yard waste bags, you can set out up to four bags per week without stickers. If you have additional yard waste and need to set out more than four bags, place one yard waste sticker on each bag above four bags. During the month of November, you can set out an unlimited number of bags.
• Pay-by-the-Bag: The Village contracts with Groot Industries for weekly curbside landscape waste collection. Landscape waste is collected once per week from April 1 through Nov. 30, unless extended. Fees that are separate from residential garbage and recycling collection apply for this service. To bag your yard waste for collection, use 30-gallon paper yard waste bags, and attach one landscape waste sticker to each bag. The 2025 rate of yard waste stickers is $3.53 each, and can be purchased at Village Hall, the Glenview Public Library and local retailers.
• Grasscycle: The most environmentally-friendly option is to not 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.
• Private Landscaper: You may choose to contract with a private landscaper for yard waste services at their expense. Please keep in mind that Groot will not pick up un-stickered items that your landscaper may put out on your curb.

Learn more about landscape waste collection.