Hinsdale Services

Waste Management

SOLID WASTE

The village has contracted with Republic Services for residential refuse collection. Residents have the option of either curbside or backdoor collection service. All 65- and 95-gallon toters will be provided by Republic Services. If a resident wishes to use their own 35-gallon container, they must have back door pick up. Homeowners age 65 and older are eligible for a senior discount. Any additional refuse or large items must be placed at the curb with a sticker on each item. For additional refuse information, there is a link on our website: villageofhinsdale.org/ departments/public_services/garbage_ waste_disposal

LANDCSAPE WASTE

All grass, leaves, shrubbery, vine trimmings, and the like must be contained in 34-gallon biodegradable paper bags and placed on the curb for pickup on the primary collection day. One sticker must be placed on each 34-gallon biodegradable paper bag. Plastic bags or cans containing yard waste will be left uncollected even if there is a sticker on them. You may not mix solid waste and landscape waste. Landscape waste will be picked up between April 1 and December 1 of each year.

RECYCLING

Recyclables will be picked up on the primary pickup day. Items that are included in the village’s curbside recycling program are computer paper, packing paper, white paper, glass bottles and jars, colored paper, aluminum cans, foil, trays, and junk mail.

PLASTIC NO. 1-7

Magazines, aerosol cans (empty), phone books, paint cans (empty and dried), paper grocery bags, milk/juice cartons, chipboard/ paperboard, drink boxes, and newspapers.

Sewer Use Charges

A sewer use charge of 15 percent of the net water bill is made for all homes and businesses connected to the village sanitary sewer system. These funds are used to keep sanitary sewers in good working order through a program of cleaning, maintenance, and repair. Some homes in Hinsdale near 55th Street are served by sewers owned and maintained by the Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District (a separate governmental agency). The Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District also levies a sewer use charge that is billed to each home in Hinsdale served by the district. That sewer use charge is used to pay the cost of collection and treatment of sewer wastes. Contact Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District at 630-323-3299.

Zoning

Hinsdale’s zoning ordinance is strictly enforced. The zoning ordinance regulates land use, setbacks, side yards, rear yards, heights, intensity of use, and off-street parking. Appeals for variations from the zoning ordinances may be filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals. For more information, contact the building commissioner at 630-789-7036.

Air Pollution Control

Hinsdale’s air pollution control ordinance prohibits all open burning, including backyard incineration in a container of any type or the burning leaves or any other materials on private or public property.

Fires for the purpose of barbecuing or fires in indoor, private fireplaces are permitted provided the smoke coming from these fires does not exceed the limits of white or very light gray smoke as set forth in the ordinance.

Smokestack and chimney emissions from stores, institutions, apartment buildings, and one or two-family residences are also

PICK-UP SCHEDULE

NORTH of the RAILROAD TRACKS THURSDAY - Primary pick-up day: Includes the collection of solid waste, landscape waste, bulk items, and recyclables

MONDAY - Secondary pick-up day: Includes the collection of solid waste customers electing to have twiceper-week service.

SOUTH of the RAILROAD TRACKS MONDAY - Primary pick-up day: Includes the collection of solid waste and landscape waste, bulk items, and recyclables.

THURSDAY - Secondary pick-up day: Includes the collection of solid waste only for customers electing to have twice-per-week service.

Stickers may be purchased at the village offices and the following locations:

KRAMER FOODS 16 Grant Square

SHELL FOOD MART 210 E. Ogden Avenue

FULLER’S HOME & HARDWARE 35 E. First Street

MOBIL Chicago and Washington

regulated by the ordinance. To report a violation of the air pollution control ordinance, call the Air Pollution Control officer at 630-789-7030. Lawn Sprinkling Rules

Because the Village of Hinsdale receives water from Lake Michigan, water conservation measures are required by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Water Resources, to restrict outdoor water use and to encourage conservation. Lawn sprinkling restrictions go into effect on May 15 and remain in effect through September 15.

During this period, lawn sprinkling is allowed from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Even-numbered street addresses water on even number days. Odd numbered street addresses water on odd number days. A temporary permit is available to water newly seeded or sodded grass. Contact the village at 630-789-7070 if you have questions. If necessary, these restrictions can be expanded by the village managers; residents will be notified of any changes.

Building/Sign Permits

Building permits are required for building construction, alterations, repairs, and demolition. Separate permits are required for electrical work, plumbing, driveways, water-Freon-cooled air-conditioning units, fences, decks, and porches.

Permit fees vary with the nature and scope of the work. Permits are issued at the village office in the Building Department. Detailed plans must accompany permit applications. Commercial construction requires approval of the Plan Commission and Village Board prior to issuance of permit.

Commercial signs require Plan Commission approval and a permit.

A separate permit for sewers is required from the Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District before a building permit is issued by the village.

License and Fees

Vehicle stickers and animal licenses may be purchased at the village office, 19 E. Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale. Renewal applications are mailed each year. Vehicle stickers are available online in March and April.

AUTOMOBILE - ANNUAL FEE

Vehicle license stickers go on sale March 1 at the village office. Vehicle stickers have an annual fee of $40. Trucks under 8,000 lbs. are $55 and over 8,000 lbs. are $100. Stickers must be displayed by May 1. Senior Citizens: $20 with valid drivers license and vehicle registration. Motorcycle, Motorbike, or Moped: $20.

BICYCLE LICENSE

A permanent bicycle license is available and may be obtained free at the police department. All bicycle riders are required to obey the same traffic regulations as motorists. Warnings will be issued by the police department to all bicyclists not complying with traffic regulations and records of warnings given will be kept. Assignments may be made to special bicycle safety education classes and traffic tickets may be issued to habitual violators over age 16. Bicycle “Rules of the Road” may be obtained from the police department.

ANIMAL LICENSE - ANNUAL FEE

Neutered male and female dogs and cats, $5. Unneutered male or female dogs and cats, $20. Animal licenses are due April 30 each year. A valid rabies certificate is required prior to issuance of an animal license. Dogs (or cats) are neither allowed to run at large nor on a leash in village parks or public places except KLM Park during the days and times that are posted. Pet owners are required to remove their pet’s excrement from public or private property.