
Village of Poplar Grove
MDC Environmental Services is proud to service the Village of Poplar Grove, offering residential waste management solutions. Explore services like recycling and dumpster rentals. Start your service with MDC Environmental Services today!

Residential Garbage Collection in Poplar Grove
MDC Environmental Services offers dependable residential service to Poplar Grove households. On a daily basis, our trucks are hard at work picking up from the homes and families we serve. For decades we have aimed to provide quality customer service that’s clean, quiet, and respectful of your property.
A senior discount is available where the head of household is 65 years of age or older. Please contact us for details and to apply.
Residential Trash Service
MDC Environmental Services provides Poplar Grove residents with a 95-gallon waste container, specifically designed to accommodate the needs of larger families and households that generate higher volumes of waste. Replacement or additional totes are available for a fee.
Household trash only - no electronics or hazardous materials.
Residential Recycling in Poplar Grove
MDC recycling service in Poplar Grove is unlimited. Each household is supplied with a 65-gallon recycling toter, specifically designed to handle various recyclable materials efficiently. It is important to note that trash cans are not an acceptable alternative for storing or setting out recycling. Using the designated toter ensures proper collection and processing, supporting the community's commitment to sustainable practices. Additional toters are available for a fee.
Recyclables should be placed loose in the container. They should not be bagged and no plastic bags should be included in the recycling tote. Cardboard should be broken down to 3 ft. x 3 ft. or smaller and bundled if excessive. Do not cram other items into cardboard boxes.


Yard Waste Pickup in Poplar Grove
Seasonal household yard waste service for Poplar Grove residents takes place each year from April through November. An unlimited amount of properly prepared yard waste bags, bundles, or resident owned 35 gallon rigid containers (not exceeding 30 pounds in weight) will be collected curbside each week.
Grass clippings, leaves, twigs, garden debris, weeds, fruits, seeds, stalks, vines, bark and wood chips may be placed at the curb on the regularly scheduled pick up day in biodegradable paper bags or 35 gallon metal or plastic cans clearly identified for landscape waste only. Bags must be rolled and crimped closed and be easily lifted to waist height and not exceed 30lbs.
Residents also have the option to rent a 95 gallon cart from MDC for an annual fee.
Brush and branches up to 6 inches must be bundled with twine (wire or plastic is not acceptable) 4' or less in length and 2' or less in diameter at the base and easily lifted to waist height. Yard waste does not include wood timbers, plastic edging, plant pots or trays, fertilizer or landscape material bags, landscape fabric, root sections, sand, gravel, sod, firewood or animal waste.
No plastic bags of any kind will be accepted for pick up.
Bulky Item Collection in Poplar Grove
One bulk item (under 50 pounds) per week will be collected on your regularly scheduled collection day at no charge. Bulk items exceeding 50 pounds will require an additional fee. Contact us to schedule a collection.
Bulk items include: boxes, barrels, crates, furniture, and similar items that do not fit into a proper container and can be collected/lifted by one driver without assistance. Exceptions include items which are banned from direct disposal into a landfill (appliances, tires, car batteries, TV’s, electronic waste). No construction waste accepted.
Oversized and overweight items will be collected but will require an additional fee. Oversized/overweight items are any single large or extra heavy item that will require the resident to schedule a special pick-up. An example of an oversized item is a piano, hot tub or any item that requires two or more people to lift. A per item fee of will apply for each oversized item.
Contact us to schedule a pick up in advance. Items should not be placed at the curb until the evening before the confirmed scheduled collection.


Your Guide to Smarter Recycling
Want to recycle the right way? Our Recycling Guide at MDC Environmental Services provides everything you need to know about proper recycling practices, accepted materials, and how to make the most of your waste management efforts.