The Batavia, IL Junk Removal Guide: Groot, Electronics, HOAs, Ordinance
Batavia has a real Groot contract with straightforward pricing and a permanent electronics site of its own. Here's how the disposal system fits together for the Windmill City.
Batavia's Waste Hauler: What You're Working With
Batavia is served by Groot Industries under a contract running through June 30, 2028. Customer service: (630) 892-9294.
Sticker (effective July 1, 2026): $3.24 per prepaid excess-refuse sticker.
Cart rental (monthly, billed quarterly, effective July 1, 2026): 35-gal $18.12, 65-gal $23.19, 95-gal $25.36, 35-gal senior $13.79.
Bulk items (couches, mattresses, box springs, dressers, chairs, tables): one prepaid Groot sticker per item, unlimited items per week.
White goods over 50 lb (refrigerator, freezer, stove): five stickers per item PLUS a scheduled call to Groot at (630) 892-9294.
Curbside electronics: Groot offers pickup on your regular day for an additional prepaid fee; schedule at least 24 hours ahead.
Drop-Off Facilities Near Batavia
WM Batavia Transfer Station, 766 Hunter Drive
Waste Management runs a transfer station at 766 Hunter Drive, Batavia, IL 60510. Phone (630) 762-8002. Hours Mon-Fri 6am-5pm. Note: this is a commercial-oriented site. Residential customers pay tonnage rates with a one-ton minimum, so it's the wrong tool for a single couch. Our loads route here.
Yard Waste in Batavia
Yard waste runs the week of April 1 through November 30. The first two weeks (April 6 and April 13, 2026) are collected WITHOUT a sticker. From April 20 through November 30, each bag or bundle needs a $3.00 sticker. Stickers sold at local outlets or at groot.com.
Electronics and E-Waste
Batavia runs a permanent electronics drop-off trailer at 517 E. Fabyan Parkway (north side of Fabyan just east of Route 25). Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, plus seasonal Saturday 8am-noon.
Fees: $25 for screens under 21" diagonal; $35 for 21" and larger. All other accepted electronics are free. Pay online in advance or on-site by exact cash or card.
Paint, Chemicals, and Hazardous Materials
Kane County contracts household hazardous waste to two channels:
- Naperville HHW Facility, 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540. Sat & Sun 9am-2pm. Free to all IL residents. Household waste only.
- Kane County Home Collection Program (Clean Harbors): one free at-home pickup per household per year, 70-lb maximum. Schedule at (630) 208-3841 or [email protected].
Batavia's Junk-on-Property Rules
Batavia enforces the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments. Storing refuse or waste outdoors is prohibited. Carts can't be at the curb before the day prior and must be removed by 8pm on collection day.
- Community & Economic Development / Code Enforcement: 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, IL 60510. (630) 454-2700. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
If you've received a code notice with a compliance deadline, same-day clearing is available: (630) 294-1340.
Dumpster Rental Permits in Batavia
A Right-of-Way Permit from the City of Batavia is required to place a roll-off dumpster on a public street. Driveway placement on private property does not require the ROW permit. Applications available at Public Works (100 N. Raddant Rd.) or Community Development (City Hall). Contact (630) 454-2700 Community & Economic Development or (630) 454-2400 Public Works.
HOA Communities in Batavia: What Changes
Batavia's established subdivisions typically expect proof of insurance on file before a working vendor rolls up. Specific rulebooks aren't published publicly.
- Tanglewood: single-family 1990-2014, south of Main St., east of Nelson Lake Rd. Wide driveways.
- Tanglewood Estates: 1986-2007, Main St. west of Randall.
- Tanglewood Hills: Toll Brothers 2001-2020, west of Randall, south of Main. Three-car garages typical.
- Heritage West: established subdivision near I-88 corridor.
- Deerpath Crossing: west-side Batavia near Main St. and Deerpath Rd.
We've worked in all of them. Mention your HOA when you book and we'll confirm the requirements before we roll up.
Where Batavia Donations Actually Go
- Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley ReStore Elgin — 800 N. State St., Elgin. (847) 742-9905. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. Regular and Priority pickup available. Site →
- Habitat ReStore Arlington Heights — 955 E. Rand Rd. Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Site →
- Salvation Army Family Store, St. Charles — 2075 Lincoln Hwy., St. Charles. (630) 584-1710. Free large-item pickup available. Site →
- Goodwill Batavia, 450 Randall Rd — note: does NOT accept mattresses, cribs, furniture, or artificial Christmas trees at this location.
- Lazarus House, St. Charles — urgent-needs list for household goods. Site →
City of Batavia, Official Resource Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Batavia cart/sticker info | bataviail.gov, Carts & Stickers |
| Batavia electronics recycling | bataviail.gov, Electronics |
| Batavia yard waste | bataviail.gov, Yard Waste |
| Common code issues | cityofbatavia.net, Code Issues |
| Kane County HHW at Naperville | kanecountyil.gov, HHW |
| Groot Batavia | groot.com, Batavia |
Ready to Clear It Out in Batavia?
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