Setting up utilities in Arlington Heights
In Arlington Heights, ComEd delivers electricity, Nicor Gas delivers gas, Village of Arlington Heights Water Billing runs water and sewer, and Groot handles trash pickup.
Your utilities in Arlington Heights
Who to call for each service in Arlington Heights, and how to start it.
Electric
ComEd
The electric company for Chicago and northern Illinois.
To start: ComEd doesn’t require a Social Security number. You can give a driver’s license number instead, and ComEd will also ask for your previous address.
Gas
Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas delivers natural gas throughout northern Illinois.
To start: Fill out the start service form with your identification information; an initial deposit is required if you don’t provide a Social Security number.
Water & sewer
Village of Arlington Heights Water Billing
The Village supplies Lake Michigan water via the City of Evanston.
To start: Call Water Billing at 847-368-5520 to establish water service.
The Village bills once every two months, for water and related sewer service.
Trash & recycling
Groot
Groot collects trash, recycling and yard waste weekly in Arlington Heights.
To start: Choose Residential Service on Groot’s start form and enter your address, name, email and phone to see available services.
All single-family homes in Arlington Heights must keep a current account with Groot.
What Arlington Heights homes pay for electricity
This is ComEd’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$112
ComEd’s average home bill, per month
19.3¢
ComEd’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
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Sources: ComEd, Nicor Gas, Village of Arlington Heights Water Billing, Groot, EIA.
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