Allied Waste Services Yard Waste Collection Guidelines

Yardwaste: Yardwaste collection is seasonal and occurs from the first pick-up in April through November 30th. Yardwaste includes grass clippings, leaves, weeds, shrubbery, brush, small branches. Residents may place yardwaste in 30-gallon biodegradable kraft paper bags designed for yardwaste. Bags must not exceed 50 Lbs. in weight. Plastic bags are not acceptable. Do not use plastic tape, wire or duct tape to close yardwaste bags.

Residents may also dedicate reusable containers to yardwaste. Containers may be no larger than 33 gallons, they must have a removable cover and a "YARDWASTE ONLY" sticker (Available at the Village Hall). There is no limit to the number of containers you may have. Branches which do not fit into bags or containers must be bundled with biodegradable twine. Bundles must not exceed 5 feet in length, 2 foot in diameter or 50 pounds.

Christmas Trees
Collection of trees by Allied first 3 pick-ups in January.

Public Works Department-Tree Branch Pick-up

Tree Branch pick up will run April through November.  

On Monday the Chipper Crew begins at the east end of the village and continues west until all streets have been serviced.  If branches are put out after the Chipper Crew has serviced a street the branches will not be removed until the following week. In order to make sure your branches are picked up in a timely manner please set out branches by 7:00 a.m. Monday.   

Preparing branches for pickup: 

       Branches can be 6” in diameter or smaller.  There is no need to cut the branches into lengths, please leave them as long as cut from the tree or as large as you can safely handle.  Make sure branches are free of wire or other metal objects. 

       The cut ends of the branches should all be facing the street; all branches therefore should be facing the same direction. Tie small branches together with string or twine. 

       Anything too small to bundle and any yard rakings should be put out as yard waste on regular garbage day.  

       The Chipper is not able to take roots, root balls construction lumber, fencing, or railroad ties – please do not mix in with branches. 

       The disposal of large logs (bigger than 6” diameter) and other material unsuitable for chipping is the owner’s responsibility.   

       Wood chips are available for residents by the truck load during chipping season.  Call the Public Works Garage at 923-7170 and leave your name, address, and phone number.   

FIREWOOD AVAILABLE – When the Village has to cut down a tree from the right-of-way any suitable wood is cut into fire place lengths and left at the side of the road.  Residents may take the wood on a first come first serve basis.  The Village will remove any wood if not picked up within a reasonable time. 

Compost Your Organic Matter for Rich Soil
Try This Recipe Find a shady spot. Use grass clippings (above and beyond those you leave on your lawn to help it stay robust and green), spent but healthy garden plants, kitchen scraps (including egg shells and coffee grounds, but not meat, bones, oils, or dairy products), leaves, straw, hay, and sawdust from untreated wood. Avoid coals, charcoal, dog feces, cat litter, and pesticides. Mix them in a 6" layer, add a shovel full of soil or old compost, and sprinkle with water to moisten the mixture to the wetness of a squeezed-out sponge. Repeat the layers, aerating and watering as needed. Call the City of Chicago Department of Environment, 312-744-7606, for further tips.
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