Groot Announces Refuse Collection Changes

Press release from the Village of Palatine/April 16, 2020

Refuse Collection Adjustments

Due to COVID-19 related collection changes, all refuse must be placed in your Groot refuse cart or in bags (each bag not to exceed 50 lbs.). Loose, uncontained items will not be collected. This includes bulk items, construction debris, mattresses, cardboard boxes, and furniture. Please do not leave these items stored at the parkway. For more information please read the guide prepared by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) by clicking here.

The collection of white goods/appliances and electronics has also been suspended indefinitely. As a reminder, all refuse, recycling and yard waste must be placed at the curb by 6:30 am on your scheduled collection day.

Groot is requesting if someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please bag your recyclables and place them in your refuse cart. Please continue this action until the symptoms subside. If there are no signs of COVID-19 in your household, please continue to place your loose recyclables in your recycling cart.

This press release was produced by the Village of Palatine. The views expressed here are the author’s own.