Aurora trash & bulky-item rules
Aurora residents use Groot Industries for special garbage items. Furniture and other bulky material may require a sticker or scheduled service rather than being treated as ordinary cart trash.
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Guidance checked against the official/local sources below. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Aurora residents use Groot Industries for special garbage items. Furniture and other bulky material may require a sticker or scheduled service rather than being treated as ordinary cart trash.
Who qualifies matters. Eligible City residential refuse customers; fees and stickers vary by item.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Large furniture and appliances have item-specific collection rules. Appliances generally require advance arrangement with Groot and the applicable City sticker or fee.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Household hazardous waste is not collected as ordinary bulky trash. Residents should use the regional special-waste options identified by the City for chemicals, paints and similar materials.
Where to take large items in Aurora
Confirm the Aurora pickup date, item limits and preparation rules before setting anything out.
Before set-out
Check the City's Special Garbage Items page for the exact item before purchasing a sticker or setting it out. Call Groot at 630-892-9294 for appliance or other scheduled special collection.
- Confirm the service address and the agency or hauler responsible for it.
- Check whether the bulky route requires an appointment, assigned week, sticker, fee or volume limit.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Aurora guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Aurora — Special Garbage ItemsOfficial/local source for this guide · aurora.il.us
- Aurora — SanitationOfficial/local source for this guide · aurora.il.us