Funded by the individual aldermen the Aldermen’s Office organizes designated neighborhood clean-up events each year.
Always held on Saturday for the convenience of the residents, these events are operated in conjunction with Groot, the City's Waste Hauling Contractor. These clean-up days provide a valuable service and a way to complement the City's outstanding solid waste program.
Accepted Items
Trash compactor trucks are placed at strategic locations throughout the neighborhood and, free of charge, residents are afforded the opportunity to dispose of:
Old furniture
Mattresses
Scrap metal, wood, material left over from home remodeling projects
Old toys, bicycles, household appliances, and similar items
All usable metal is recycled.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited:
grass clippings
All liquids including paints
Batteries
Chemicals
Concrete
Dirt
Gravel
Leaves
Sand
Tires
Further Information
Should you wish to discuss the possibility of having a clean-up day in your neighborhood, please contact your ward alderman by contacting the Alderman's Office at 630-256-3020.