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Garbage Collection
ARC Disposal is
the franchised waste hauler for the Village. Refuse, recycling and
landscape waste are all collected on a designated day, once per
week. Collection of materials is between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and
7 p.m. To begin service or if you have any questions, ARC can be
contacted at (847) 981-0091.
Additional information on ARC
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Yard Waste Pickup Service
Landscape waste
(grass, leaves and branches up to 3.5 inches in diameter) is picked
up on your normal waste collection day, April
1st through November 30th.
Landscape waste
must be placed in biodegradable paper bags (yard bags, etc...) or in
standard 34-gallon waste containers. Sod is not accepted.
Containers must be used for yard waste only and must clearly display
a “YARD WASTE ONLY” decal. Decals are available at Village Hall at
no charge. Containers must not exceed 34 gallons.
Any yard waste generated by a private
contractor is the responsibility of the contractor.
Wood chips generated from forestry
operations are available at the Public Works facility located at
9010 Haligus Road.
The leaf pick-up service is
carried out as part of the yard waste program and is provided
through the end of November each year.
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Recycling Opportunities
Residential Recycling Guide
Business Recycling Guide
The Lou Marchi Total
Recycling Institute at McHenry County College would like to announce a
new ongoing old gym shoe recycling collection program. Individuals are
now able to drop off old athletic shoes 24 hrs. a day in the Algonquin
Twp. Road District parking lot located at 3702 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal
Lake. The ReuseAShoe blue bin is located in the middle of the parking
lot. All athletic shoes are accepted except athletic shoes with
cleats, metal parts, fashion lights or spikes. This program is
co-sponsored by the Lou Marchi Total Recycling Institute at MCC, the
Algonquin Township Road District, the McHenry County Defenders and the
McHenry County Schools Environmental Education Program. For more
information, please see the
LMTRI webpage.
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