(CREDIT: Goot Facebook page)

“I am Groot!” is an oft-repeated line made famous in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Now Aurora residents can say the same, in reference to their refuse-collection service.

The city of Aurora announced Friday (Oct. 13, 2017) that Groot, Inc. has acquired some of Republic Services assets, including the city of Aurora’s refuse contract. As a result, Groot will be responsible for all residential curbside solid waste services in Aurora.

“All of the services and programs Republic Services were required to provide in the contract will be provided, in full, by Groot,” said Aurora Deputy Mayor Chuck Nelson.

Residents will see minimal change as the employees, service and trucks will remain the same. However, the names on the trucks will be updated over the next six months to reflect the change in ownership.

All contact and payment information will also remain the same:

• Phone: (630) 892-9294
• Address: 1565 Aurora Avenue | Aurora, IL 60505
• Website: https://www.republicservices.com/locations/illinois/aurora 

About Groot

Groot Industries, Inc. is the largest independent solid waste management services provider in the state of Illinois. The company and its subsidiaries have provided solid waste collection and other vital public services to northeastern Illinois municipalities and businesses since 1914. The family-owned company represents more than 100 years of experience in this business.

SOURCE: Groot.com

About the City of Aurora

Located 35 miles west of Chicago, Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois with a population of 200,456.  Aurora is known as the “City of Lights” because it was one of the first in the nation to illuminate its streets with electric lights. Situated along the Fox River and the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway (Interstate 88), the city extends 46 square miles encompassing Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will counties.  Aurora also is home to six public school districts and seven townships. For the latest news, access to an archive of past news releases or to follow the city on Facebook or Twitter, visit the city’s website at www.aurora-il.org.