Changes to Palatine waste collection

Changes to waste collection in Palatine that went into effect Jan. 1 include the addition of a $20 charge, payable in advance to Groot, for pickup of white goods and electronic waste.

White goods are collected each Wednesday, and include refrigerators, ranges, water heaters, freezers, air conditioners, humidifiers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, furnaces, dehumidifiers, water softeners, trash compactors, microwave and similar large appliances.

Electronic waste includes televisions, computers, keyboards, digital music players, DVD players, video game consoles, small scale servers, scanners, cable receivers and satellite receivers.

Televisions in excess of 50 pounds will require an additional charge of $50 per unit.

Residents should contact Groot at (800) 244-1977 at least one business day in advance of their regular service day to schedule collection.

For other questions or additional information, contact the village's Environmental Health Division at (847) 359-9042 or visit the village website.