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Algonquin trash pickup: cost and carts

Trash service in Algonquin costs about $22 a month ($262 a year) for the usual option (95-gallon cart (default; 65-gallon at the same price)); by size, service runs $14 to $22 a month. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.

Groot Industries. Billed by: Groot Industries is the hauler..

Pay or manage it

CartA monthA year
95-gallon cart (default; 65-gallon at the same price)$21.84$262
35-gallon cart (age 65+ only)$13.50$162

Recycling is included with both refuse programs at no additional charge.

Changing your cart

A 65-gallon cart is available at the same rate by contacting Groot at 847-734-6400.

Ways to pay less

  • Seniors 65+: 35-gallon cart at a lower rate. Senior option is $13.50 a month for a 35-gallon cart, against $21.84 for the default 95-gallon cart. How: Apply online at www.groot.com/algonquin-signup.

Sources

  1. Groot garbage and recycling

Checked October 30, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.

Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.

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