Groot - Elk Grove Transfer

Groot - Elk Grove Transfer is the local transfer station on Elmhurst Road where Elk Grove Village residents drop off household refuse before it gets compacted and sent elsewhere. Locals and contractors who don't want to drive out to a distant landfill use this place a lot. It sits in an industrial area, so expect truck traffic and a functional, no-frills site.

Drive up to an entrance booth and be ready to stop; there’s typically a scale that trucks use so you may be weighed coming in or out. After the booth, pull into the appropriate lane and follow signs to the unloading area where compactors and roll-off bays are visible. The ground is paved and can be dusty or muddy in bad weather, and there’s usually a mix of pickup trucks, trailers, and roll-offs moving around. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so expect some waiting if it’s busy.