Efficient and reliable trash pick up services are essential for maintaining a clean, healthy community. For Arlington Heights residents, understanding the local waste collection system ensures smooth, timely disposal of household waste, recycling, and seasonal materials.
References:
- Village of Arlington Heights Official Waste Collection Schedule
- Groot Industries Arlington Heights Waste Services
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights has developed a strategic collection system dividing the village into four quadrants to streamline waste management:
- Monday: North of Oakton St. & West of Arlington Heights Rd
- Tuesday: South of Oakton St. & West of Arlington Heights Rd
- Thursday: North of Oakton St. & East of Arlington Heights Rd
- Friday: South of Oakton St. & East of Arlington Heights Rd
Residential Trash Collection
Groot provides comprehensive trash collection services for Arlington Heights residents:
- Weekly refuse collection
- 65-gallon standard refuse cart provided
- Additional bags can be placed next to the cart
- Collection hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Residents must place items at the curb by 7 a.m.
Recycling Services
Groot offers unlimited recycling with convenient features:
- 65-gallon recycling cart provided
- No sorting required
- Mixed recyclables accepted
- Do not use plastic bags for recyclables
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents benefit from flexible bulk item collection:
- Unlimited bulk items accepted
- Furniture, mattresses, lawn equipment
- Up to 1 cubic yard of construction debris weekly
- Special pickup available for larger items
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Seasonal waste collection options include:
- Landscape waste subscription program
- Sticker program for yard waste
- Fall leaves 2:1 collection program
- Free spring bag collection
- Christmas tree recycling in January
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Groot observes six major holidays with adjusted schedules:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Holiday pickup adjustments:
- Saturday holidays: No change
- Sunday holidays: Monday off, delayed pickup
- Weekday holidays: Entire week’s schedule shifts
How to Find or Request Services
Contact methods:
- Groot Customer Service: 847-734-6400
- Online service requests
- Vacation hold options available
- Discount programs for seniors and military families
Arlington Heights residents can rely on Groot’s comprehensive trash pick up services to maintain a clean, sustainable community. By understanding the collection schedule and available services, residents can ensure efficient waste management throughout the year.
FAQ
Why isn’t my trash being picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
Is there trash pickup in Arlington?Residents have weekly collection for garbage and every other week recycling. Customers subscribing to yard / food waste receive collection weekly.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
https://www.vah.com/residents/refuse_recycle___landscape_waste/collection_schedule.php
The Village is divided into 4 quadrants for collection. Refuse, recycling and landscape waste will all be collected on the same day.
https://www.groot.com/waste-management-chicago/village-of-arlington-heights
Groot offers The Village of Arlington Heights comprehensive waste and recycling services, including weekly refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection.