Program Cost

2023 Rates

Residents receive a monthly bill for trash collection included as part of their water bill.

Sticker costs: 

  • Each disposal sticker costs $3.36.
  • Each appliance sticker costs $37.16.
Dropdowns

Senior Cart Program

Eligibility Required

Seniors that qualify for Kane County or Cook County “Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemptions” are eligible for a 35-gallon garbage cart at a reduced monthly rate (10% discount monthly). 

Seniors may register for this service in person at the City Hall Cashier’s Desk, located at 150 Dexter Court, or by emailing an application to elgin311@cityofelgin.org and providing proof of eligibility. 

Eligible seniors live in a single-family, owner occupied home, are 65+ years old, and have an annual income below $65,000.

Proof of Eligibility:

  • Qualified tax bill from respective county showing you are currently receiving the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption.
  • Government issued identification card with proof of residency.

Once approved, the reduced rate will be on the following month’s water bill and Waste Management will deliver a 35-gallon cart with a black lid on your regular collection day. 

*No changes will be made to qualified seniors' recycling carts or services.

*This program differs from the regular 35-gallon cart option, as it does NOT allow participants to place out an extra waste item each week. 

Program Eligibility: 

  • The City of Elgin contracts with Waste Management to provide service to single family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings up to and including five units, and to owner-occupied condominium and townhome properties. 

New Service Activation: 

  • If you have moved into a new home or condominium in order to receive your refuse and recycling carts you will need to activate service to your address. To activate new service, dial 311 (847 931-6001) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no charge associated with activating service to your address.