Antioch replaces waste hauler

Antioch residents will have a new garbage hauler as of Oct. 1. A new contract for waste hauling services with Groot Industries approved earlier this month by the village board will replace Waste Management of Illinois Inc.

Requests for proposals were opened May 7, and Groot was the lowest qualified bidder at a lower cost to residents than current pricing, according to the village.

Groot will continue to provide residential solid waste and recycling services, as well as landscape waste collection, brush pickup, leaf vacuuming, Christmas tree pickup, Spring Cleanup day, and bulk item pickup.

Expanded services include a recycling cart upgrade at any time during the contract and landscape waste pickup through the end of November. Electronics recycling pickup will also be available for a $35 fee when scheduled in advance.