New Recycling Carts Delivered Starting Monday

Last month, the Oswego Village Board as the village’s new waste hauler. And though they don’t start picking up trash and recycling until July 1, you’ll see their trucks in town starting next week.

On Monday, Groot employees will begin delivering 65-gallon recycling carts to every home in the village. It’s part of a five-year contract that sticks to the unlimited household waste service residents were used to from Republic Services, but lowers the cost of that service by about $3 a month in the first year.

Oswego residents will pay $17.25 a month during that first year, with the cost going up each year, landing on $20.97 a month in year five. Republic Services – the village’s waste hauler for the past 12 years – currently charges $20.44 per month.

For that fee, you’ll get unlimited waste pickup (in your own trash can or black bag, which can’t exceed 35 gallons or 50 pounds), one bulk item per week, and curbside recycling in your new cart. After Groot delivers the 65-gallon cart, you’ll have the option of switching to a 35-gallon or 95-gallon size, which will be delivered the week of July 16. The village will continue to bill you for garbage pickup, so you’ll see no change there.

Your trash pickup day won’t change either, but Groot has asked that you place trash, recycling and anything else you want picked up out at the curb by 6 a.m.

Other things to note: 

• You can rent a covered trash cart for $2 a month, or buy one if you like. Groot charges $51 for a 35-gallon cart, $57 for a 65-gallon, and $63 for a 95-gallon. Call 877-775-1200.
• White goods (like stoves and refrigerators) require special pickup. You need to call and schedule one 24 hours in advance, and Groot will charge you $35 per item. Or, you can call ERC of Chicago, a local recycling company, for free collection. They’re at 708-937-3688.
• Senior discounts are still available for those 65 and older. If you already get a discount, you’re set. If not, contact the village at 630-554-3618 to set one up.
• Yard waste will be picked up weekly, but all bags and bundles will need a $1 sticker. You can get those stickers at , , , Home Depot, , , , and the Montgomery .

For more information on Groot, check out their website.