Combined Yard Waste/Food Scrap Collection Program Resumes April 1
Combined Yard Waste/Food Scrap Collection Program Resumes April 1
There are two options for utilizing this service:
- Subscription Service: Landscape waste subscribers may place unlimited bags or bundles of combined food scrap and landscape waste material at the curb each week on Wednesdays from April 1 through December 15. The annual subscription fee is included on your quarterly bill and does not require yard waste stickers. To subscribe, contact Lakeshore Recycling Systems at (773) 685-8811.
- Stickers: Residents, who are not subscribing to the annual combined food scrap and yard waste collection subscription service, must affix blue stickers to each biodegradable paper yard waste bag (no larger than 44 gallons) or bundle of branches/brush. Stickers may be purchased at the Grand Food Center or at Village Hall.
The Village provides a food scrap composting station for residents, year-round and at no cost. The station is located behind the Public Works Garage and serviced by Lakeshore Recycling Systems. The list of acceptable materials can be found here. The station is not intended for yard waste and only kraft paper bags are allowed in the bins. Please do not place any plastic bags in the bins, including biodegradable bags. Note: the drop off composting station is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you do arrive when compost is being collected by LRS or bins are being cleaned/maintained by Public Works, you may still drop off. Crews will be more than happy to assist!