10/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2024 08:36
[Link] Oct. 29, 2024 - The Village's Fall Leaf Collection Program begins Nov. 4, with six weekly pickups planned for each section of the Village through the week of Dec. 9. The key change this year is that residents will no longer place leaves directly in the street. Instead, they can choose from a variety of leaf collection options:
The changes to the Village's Fall Leaf Collection Program are intended to address potential safety hazards created in the past by large leaf piles, minimize confusion over leaf collection parking restrictions and provide environmental benefits from mulching and reduced greenhouse gas emissions due to decreased truck traffic.
As has always been the case, commercial properties and large multifamily buildings with six or more units do not participate in the Village's refuse program and continue to be responsible for their own leaf collection and disposal.
For more information about the Village's Leaf Collection Program, visit www.oak-park.us/leafcollection, call 708.358.5700 or email [email protected].
Assistance available…The Village is coordinating an online portal where Oak Parkers who are willing to volunteer to help rake leaves can be connected with residents who are seeking assistance. Visit the leaf collection assistance section at www.oak-park.us/leafcollection to sign up to volunteer and to request assistance.
Be sure to inform landscapers…Residents who utilize landscape services are asked to make sure their landscaper understands that leaves should no longer be placed in the street. A printable handout with information about the changes in both English and Spanish is available at www.oak-park.us/leafcollection.
Yard waste bag coupon…Visit www.oak-park.us/leafcollection for a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at Oak Park's two Ace Hardware locations.
Leaf collection block parties…The Village is allowing each block to host an extra leaf collection block party during weekends through Dec. 7. Visit www.oak-park.us/leafcollection to request a leaf collection block party. All the rules for traditional block parties apply, including the requirement to include a petition signed by at least 10 separate addresses on the block. The Village will provide leaf collection supplies for block parties upon request.