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Rory Maltrotto - Public Works Director/Building Inspector
798-2017
Branch Pickup
The dates for 2010 are (May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, August 2nd, September 7th, October 4th, and November 1st).
The branches are to be bundled, no longer than 10 feet and no wider than 6 inches. We will no longer pick up
any branches that are not bundled. You must have the branches out the weekend before the pick up date or you
will be passed by. The Village property maintenance code prohibits placement of branches
prior to the weekend before pick up. If your branches are out before the weekend of pickup,
you can be cited for violating the maintenance code.
We will continue to pick up branches that fall due to excessive winds (35 MPH or more) and by lightning strikes.
We will not pick up whole trees, shrubs, evergreens, pine tree branches, grass clippings, and leaves. We do offer options for these items. Please call 798-0213 or 798-2017 and we will be happy to offer you assistance as to how and where to discard these items.
Pump Station
This is a state of the art pumping station with four pumps, chlorination system, and an automatic generator to power the station in case of power failure. The entire system is computer-controlled and automated.
The new reservoir holds approximately 1 million gallons of water, which can supply the village for several days in case of emergency.
This new pump station and reservoir currently serve the east side of town. The 171st St. construction project also includes a water main to connect the west side of town to this new station.
Once this is finished, the entire town will be serviced by the new station unlike now, with the new station serving the east side and the west side being serviced by Hazel Crest.
Refuse Removal
The refuse removal and recycling program for single family homes is
provided by Homewood Disposal. Multi-family and commercial buildings
contract their own hauler. Refuse and recycling pick-up for
Homewood Disposal customers is Thursday, with recycling being picked up every other week.
Refuse Set-Out Time
Household refuse, recycle bins and yard waste cannot be put out before 5:00
P.M. the day before pickup and cans/bins must be removed from the curb by
5:00 P.M. on the day of pickup.
Recycling Program
Homewood Disposal provides a curbside recycling program. Items that can be
placed in the blue recycle bins are:
Newspapers
Glass (clear, brown and green)
Aluminum and Tin Cans
Plastics (Number 1 and 2)
Glossy Magazines
Junk Mail
Chip Board (Cereal and shoe boxes)
Corrugated Cardboard
Homewood Disposal also picks up yard waste. Yard Waste must be placed
curbside in yard waste bags. Waste bags are available at most hardware
and building supply stores; stickers are available at Homewood Disposal.
Yard waste container service is also available contact Homewood Disposal
for further information.
Water Department
Water conservation starts at home. During the summer months (May 15th through
September 15th) it is prohibited for anyone to use water for outdoor use between
11:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Water bill high? Ninty percent of high water bills come from leaking toilets. If all
the water is off in the building then check the leak detector on top of the
meter. If it is moving then you have a leak. Call Public Works in assisting
you solving the problem. If you do not have an updated meter with a leak detector
on it, call the Village Hall or Public Works to set up an appointment to change it.
There is no cost to you changing the meter.
Sewer Problems
If you experience a sewer backup, call the Village Hall or Public Works during normal
hours and we will check our mains. If there is no problem in our system, we will notify
you and inform you on what should be done next. If this is an after hours emergency then
call the Police non-emergency phone number.
Building Department
It is wise to protect your investments, so don't let your house go to waste. Property
maintenance is the first key to maintaining the value of your home. If you are facing minor
problems with your home, correct them now before they become a major problem. The Village
has inspectors checking to make sure that everyone complies with the codes. Don't let a small
problem grow to a major headache. If you have questions please call and we will assist you.
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