Solid Waste Collection

The Village Public Works Department is responsible for providing residential garbage collection and disposal.

In 2012, the Village implemented an automated solid waste collection system that utilizes a truck with an automated arm to empty specific curbside solid waste containers.  The Village issued one durable 250 L molded plastic container to each single family dwelling.  Multi-family dwellings were provided with 1,135 L containers.  Property owners may request an additional container for an additional annual fee.  Please note that the bins are the property of the Village and property owners will be charged for replacement of any lost or bins damaged due to  negligence.  Each container has been numbered and assigned to the corresponding property number.

Solid Waste collection is a self-funded service, which means the amount the Village collects in utility fees in the Spring pays for the service.  This is considered a best practice for all municipalities since what you pay in solid waste fees pays the total cost of the service, including setting money aside for the eventual replacement of the garbage truck (and bins) when they reach the end of their useful lifespan.

Guidelines

Residents are reminded that only house-hold waste may be placed in the garbage receptacles.

The following items are not allowed:

• Corrugated cardboard and other recyclable materials
• Batteries
• Grass clippings, twigs, and yard waste
• Demolition/Construction materials
• Materials hazardous to health, such as used oil, fuel, paints, chemicals, etc.

Receptacles found with the above materials may not be collected by the garbage truck operator.