The City of Evanston has a Solid Waste Franchise agreement with Groot Industries who is responsible for picking up all multi-unit residences larger than 6 units as well as City businesses and institutions that are not serviced by the City or our agent through another program. Groot Industries offers one (1) 95 gallon recycling cart for every commercial account for free.
Please contact Kumar Jensen, the City of Evanston's Sustainable Coordinator through 3-1-1 or Groot at 800-35-GROOT or 847-734-6440.
UPDATE:
Effective January 1, 2019, City Council adopted Ordinance 96-O-17, which established a fee of $1.85 per unit per month for the collection and dispoasl of recyclable materials at multi-family apartment buildings with six units or greater.