The North Aurora, IL Junk Removal Guide: Groot Rules, HOAs, Disposal
North Aurora runs a real Groot contract, a Kane County-hosted disposal system, and one city ordinance. Here's how it actually fits together, and when hiring a hauler is the short path.
North Aurora's Waste Hauler: What You're Working With
North Aurora is served by Groot Industries under a contract that runs June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2031. Customer service: (630) 892-9294. Collection days are Mon/Tue/Wed depending on where you sit relative to Randall Road and the Fox River.
Cart rates (2026, monthly): 95-gal $20.27, 65-gal $19.95, 35-gal senior (65+) $15.00. Extra refuse and yard-waste sticker: $2.75 in 2026 (down from $4.60 under the prior contract).
Bulk items: one bulk item per week is included with regular service. Each additional bulk item takes one refuse sticker. The Village booklet quotes about $25 per cubic yard for oversized bulk beyond the free item.
White goods (appliances): $45 per unit in 2026, rising each contract year to about $53 by 2030. The old fall city-wide cleanup was eliminated starting June 2026, so no free appliance week.
Electronics: not curbside on the regular day. Scheduled by appointment through Groot at (630) 892-9294.
Drop-Off Facilities Near North Aurora
WM Aurora Transfer Station, 213 Mettel Road
Kane County has no active landfill (Settler's Hill closed to MSW), so all household waste is trucked to Waste Management's Aurora Transfer Station at 213 Mettel Road, Aurora, IL 60505. Phone (847) 776-1500. Hours Mon-Fri 6am-4pm, Sat 6am-noon. This is where our loads route.
Yard Waste in North Aurora
Groot yard waste season runs April 1 through December 15. Options: $2.75 per sticker (2026) OR annual 95-gal cart subscription $185 for 2026 (rising to $205 by 2030). Loose leaf collection in biodegradable bags is free from October 1 through December 15. Starting 2027, a free spring cleanup covers the first two collection weeks of May.
Electronics and E-Waste
Kane County runs an electronics recycling site at the Kane County Recycling Center, 517 E. Fabyan Parkway, Geneva, IL 60134, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, phone (630) 208-3841. Accepts CERA electronics (TVs, monitors, PCs, printers, peripherals, game consoles, VCR/DVD, cell phones) plus car seats, smoke and CO detectors, aerosols, and propane camp tanks. Fees apply on TVs, monitors, and specialty items. A second Kane County site is at 900 Angle Tarn, West Dundee, Mon-Fri 7am-3pm.
Paint, Chemicals, and Hazardous Materials
Kane County residents use the Naperville HHW Facility at 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville. Open Saturday and Sunday, 9am-2pm, no appointment, no fee, open to any IL resident. Weekday info line: (630) 420-6095.
Accepted: automotive fluids, oil-based paint and stain, solvents, pesticides, aerosols, propane cylinders ≤20 lb, fluorescent bulbs, mercury items, household and coin batteries, fire extinguishers, non-THC vape devices, asbestos.
Not accepted: latex paint, ammunition, medications, medical waste and sharps, smoke detectors, empty containers, household trash.
North Aurora's Junk-on-Property Rules
North Aurora enforces property maintenance through the Code Enforcement Division, Community Development, Village Hall, 25 E. State Street. Governing code sits at Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 8.20 Nuisances. Common cases: exterior maintenance, high grass or weeds, inoperable vehicles, open storage, parking violations.
- Code Enforcement Officer: Marcy Harris, (331) 385-6174, [email protected]
- Community Development line: (630) 897-8228 ext 231
- Reporting: online Service Request on northaurora.org or call the officer.
If you've received a notice with a compliance deadline, same-day clearing is available: (630) 294-1340.
Dumpster Rental Permits in North Aurora
A dumpster on the public right-of-way (street, alley, sidewalk) requires a Village right-of-way permit through Community Development, (630) 897-1457, [email protected]. A dumpster placed entirely on your private driveway does not require a Village permit, but HOA rules may still apply.
HOA Communities in North Aurora: What Changes
North Aurora's HOA-governed neighborhoods commonly expect proof of insurance on file before a vendor rolls up. Contractor-specific rules aren't published publicly; ask your association if there's a preferred vendor list.
- Tanner Trails: 677 SF homes built 2003-2025 by Faganel and McCue; north of Tanner Road, west of Deerpath. Large-lot with wide driveways.
- Lincoln Valley on the Fox: 55+ DR Horton duplex and ranch community, 149 homes, off Butterfield and River. Private streets.
- Randall Highlands: SF and townhome mix built 1964-2016, north of Oak, east of Sycamore.
- Woodland Lakes: townhouse and condo community 1988-2001. Tighter driveway access.
- Silverleaf: approved 2025, 99 SF homes on 42 acres off Deerpath Road. Currently under construction.
- Fox Valley Estates: single-family subdivision.
We've worked in all of them. Mention your HOA when you book and we'll confirm the requirements before we roll up.
Where North Aurora Donations Actually Go
- Hesed House / PADS — 659 S. River St., Aurora 60506. Donations M-F 9am-5pm. Acceptance is limited, call ahead. Site →
- Habitat for Humanity Northern Fox Valley ReStore — nearest active ReStore for North Aurora is in Elgin; the former Aurora Fox Valley Center location is closed. Site →
- Kane County Textile / Clothing intake — at both Kane County recycling centers (Geneva and West Dundee).
City of North Aurora, Official Resource Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| North Aurora garbage & recycling | northaurora.org, Garbage |
| Code Enforcement | northaurora.org, Code Enforcement |
| Kane County drop-off locations | kanecountyil.gov, Drop-off Locations |
| Kane County HHW at Naperville | kanecountyil.gov, HHW |
| Naperville HHW Facility | naperville.il.us, HHW |
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