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12 MAY 2021

PUBLIC WORKS

Branch pickup for May will be the week of May 3-7, 2021

Branch pickup for June will be the week of June 7-11, 2021

The Public Works Department will pick up branches the first full week of every month. (April-November)

All brush must be put out on the front parkway by 7:00 a.m. on the designated pickup day.

Branches can be up to 7 ‘in length and stacked with the butt ends facing the street in the same direction. If not stacked properly, a “restack” notice will be left.

Again, please put ALL brush out on your designated pickup day and Public Works crews will determine what constitutes an open load, which will be picked up later in the week.

An open load would include any brush that will not fit through the chipper such as logs, stumps, and large limbs. These must be cut for one man to lift.

Dirt must be removed from any root balls for pickup.

Public Works Crews will only pass through a designated pickup area once due to time schedule and other workload responsibilities.

Landscaping contractors are responsible for their own brush pickup and disposal.

Please note the following schedule for branch pickup:

MONDAY: From Mannheim Road west to Wolf Road and from Canterbury south to Windsorincluding both sides of Windsor Drive. Also, Waterford, Waverly, Camelot and Concord.

TUESDAY: Roosevelt Road south to Cermak Road-from Gardner Road west to Mannheim Road.

WEDNESDAY: From Roosevelt Road north to the expressway and from Gardner Road west to Mannheim Road. Also, Roosevelt Road south to Canterbury from Haase west to Heidorn.

THURSDAY: From Belleview west to Wolf Road, Martindale Drive to 31st Street

Remember….. Waste Management will also pick up your branches if they are bundled no more than 4’ in length. These will be picked up on your regular garbage day every week.

Free yard waste stickers for reusable yard waste receptacles are available at the Village Hall.

Memorial Day Holiday Garbage Schedule

There will be no garbage pickup on Monday, May 31, 2021

Monday’s pickup will be Tuesday June 1, 2021

Tuesday’s pickup will be Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Thursday’s and Friday’s pickup will remain the same-no change

Construction season has started…..

Please drive carefully in all work zones

Parkway Restoration: The Public Works Department is now repairing parkways damaged by sewer and water excavations and snow plow damage, weather permitting.

Pothole Repair

The Public Works Department repairs potholes throughout the Village, weather permitting. Please call Public Works at 708-345-0041 to report potholes.

The vac and jet machine will continue to clean out storm sewer inlets, as weather permits.

As Always…..

Village residents are asked to call Public Works at 708-345-0041 or the Police Non Emergency number after hours at 708-345-0060 if an unusual amount of water is visible in the street or parkway.

This could be a main break or water leak that requires our immediate attention.

50/50 Shared Cost Sidewalk Replacement Program

The Village offers a shared cost sidewalk replacement program. If the sidewalk in front of your residence is in poor condition and you would like to replace it, the Village will share the cost with you.

Please call Public Works at 708345-0041 for more information or to register.

Sprinkling Ban Reminder

We have water use restrictions in effect every year, May 15-September 15, from 12pm to 6pm. This includes:

Outdoor Watering

Cleaning Outdoor Surfaces

Cleaning Buildings

Pool Filling

Sprinkling during unrestricted hours (before noon, after 6pm) shall be allowed on even numbered days for those even numbered addresses, and on odd numbered days for those residents having odd numbered addresses.

If we have a dry summer, further restrictions may be necessary. MAY 2021 7

New Utility Bills coming in May

Attention! Be on the lookout for the new post card utility bills!

Starting May 2021 residents of Westchester will be receiving new Utility Bills! Utility Bills are downsizing to a post card format. Please change the remittance address, for utility payments, to the Village of Westchester at 10300 W. Roosevelt Rd. Westchester, IL 60154. The BMO Harris Lockbox account & address, PO Box 71423 Chicago, IL 60694-1423 will no longer be accepting payments as of May 1st, 2021. Please contact the Utility Billing Department with any questions or concerns, 708-345-0020.

Also, as a courtesy reminder, water and sewer rates are increasing as of May 1st, 2021. Residential properties will see the rate increase reflecting on the July 2021 bill print & non- residential will see the increase reflected on the June 2021 bill prints. Water rates are increasing from $11.32 per 1,000 gallons to $11.65 per 1,000 gallons. Sewer rates are increasing from $1.37 per 1,000 gallons to $1.41 per 1,000 gallons.