Yard rakings, grass clippings, small twigs, garden material, such as flowers, vines, weeds, and garden fruit and vegetables are considered yard waste, which is collected April through November by Bartlett's waste hauler, Groot Industries. Fence posts, railroad ties, firewood, sod, earth, wood chips, bark and rocks are not yard waste. 

Residents can use generic yard waste bags with Groot stickers applied. Bartlett Village Hall, Ace Hardware and Jewel carry the yard waste stickers ($2 per sticker starting January 1, 2023). 

Fall Leaf Cleanup

During the months of October and November, Groot Industries will provide an unlimited leaf cleanup. Place leaves in generic yard waste bags (no sticker required for leaves) and set at the curb on your regular collection day. Plastic bags will not be accepted. 

Village ordinance prohibits depositing, raking, shoveling, plowing, blowing or dumping leaves, grass clippings, branches or snow, onto any public parkway, gutter or street. Leaves and lawn clippings can obstruct sewers and cause flooding. Large piles of leaves also can freeze once temperatures drop and become roadway hazards.