Algonquin garbage rates to increase in September

Algonquin residents will see a slight increase in their garbage fees or bill starting September.

Sticker fees will increase by 9 cents, from $3.40 to $3.49. The trash cart program is increasing by 53 cents, from $21.27 per month to $21.80 per month. The optional yard waste cart program is increasing from $22.63 per month to $23.20 per month, according to village documents.

The new rates will go into effect Sept. 1. Curbside recycling will remain free.

Residential refuse, recycling and yard waste collection services are provided through a contractual agreement between the village and Groot Industries.

Sticker rates have increased by 8 cents over the past five years, while rates for the monthly program have steadily increased, according to village documents.

Stickers can be purchased on the Groot website or at the following locations: Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive; Meijer, 400 S. Randall Road; Jewel, 103 S. Randall Road; Jewel, 1250 W. Main St., West Dundee; Algonquin Liquors, 1117 S. Main St.; Jewel, 1501 E. Algonquin Road; Ziegler’s Ace, 481 N. Randall Road, Lake in the Hills.