MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

Where can I purchase refuse/waste stickers?

The solid waste stickers are available at the

Village Hall and the following local retailers.Dominick's/River Forest and River Grove;

P. K. Pantry (Circle); Super Low (Grand Ave.).

BULK ITEM PICK-UP

Does the garbage contractor pick-up largebulk items, refrigerators, stoves,

washers and dryers?

Yes, the garbage contractor will pick up any bulkitems as long as it has a solid waste sticker on it.

USE ONE STICKER FOR EACH BULK ITEM

PLEASE REMEMBER TO REMOVE ALL

DOORS FROM ITEMS SUCH AS DRYERS

WASHERS, STOVES AND

REFRIGERATORS.

Old carpeting must be bundled in four (4) footlengths and each bundle needs one (1) sticker.

Will the bulk item be picked up on my regular

garbage day?

Yes, just place the item out with your regulargarbage. As long as there is a solid waste sticker

on it, it will be picked up.

When is the unlimited garbage pickup?Spring Clean Up is usually one week during the

month of April.Holiday Clean Up Week is the Christmas week.Unlimited garbage can be placed outside without

stickers and Groot will pick it upon your garbage day, free of charge.

YARD WASTE

Effective immediately, there will be no need for a

sticker to cover disposal of yard waste material

Yard waste is grass, leaves, tree trimming debris orany plant material. Yard waste will be collectedweekly from April 15 through November 1.

LANDSCAPE WASTE REGULATION: Yard waste

is defined as grass or shrubbery cuttings, leaves, treelimbs and other materials accumulated through lawn

and garden care. Yard waste must be in specialthirty (30) gallon biodegradable paper bags or refuse

containers clearly marked with the words "YardWaste". The weight of each bag must not exceed sixty

(60) pounds. Plastic bags are prohibited.

What about brush?

Brush is tree trimming debris that may be bundled withstring. Bundles should be no longer than four (4) feetin length and branches cannot exceed three and one-

half (3-1/2) inches in diameter and cannot weigh morethan thirty-five (35) pounds. Each bundle of brushshould be placed at the curb or in the alley on your

regularly scheduled collection day.

What about large brush?The Village Public Works Department will stillcontinue to pick up large piles of brush from theparkway on your designated street cleaning day.

What about Christmas Trees?

After the holidays, place your tree outside with yourgarbage and Groot will pickup the tree for free.

Stickers are not needed.

ELECTRONIC WASTE

Elmwood Park residents can no longer throw awayelectronics (televisions,VCR's,video game consoles

etc.) into their regular garbage. The Village has set upa FREE drop off location for electronic items located

at the Public Works Facility, 7330 W. FullertonAvenue. Call 708-452-3945 for more information.

RECYCLING

What items are recyclable?Office Paper, Paperboard, Junk mail, Newspaper,

Corrugated Cardboard, Telephone books,Magazines, Newspaper Inserts,

Plastic Containers #1, PETE, #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE.Aluminum Cans/ Foil, Tin Cans, Steel Cans,

Glass Bottles and Jars, Catalogs.Place the toter next to your garbage containers.Remember to place your address on the toter.

How do I arrange recyclables for collection?Place newspaper on the bottom of the toter so the

newspaper will not blow away. Rinse bottles, jars,aluminum cans and plastic milk jugs and throw

away any lids.

Can I save recyclables for a charity drive?Yes. The Village's aim is to divert recyclables fromthe landfill. There is no requirement to participate

in the curbside collection program so you maydonate recyclables as you choose.

Do I own the recycling toter?No. The Village owns the recycling toter. If lost or

stolen you are responsible for obtaining areplacement from the Village.

Can someone remove recycling items from the

recycling bins at the curb?Once the toter has been placed at the curb or in thealley it is illegal for anyone other than the disposalservice to collect the recyclables. Please call thePolice Department if you see someone stealing

recycling items.

Is there a charge for recyclables collection?There is no separate charge for recyclables

collection. It is included in your monthly rate.