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The Administration Division is responsible for overseeing and providing administrative support services to all operating divisions within the Department. Staff engineering services is also provided through this division. Since this division provides these services to other divisions of the department, it is funded through both the General Fund and the Water and Sewer Fund. This division includes the Director of Public Works, who is responsible for the operations of the department.
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Supervise division
managers and oversee the operations of the department. |
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Provide administrative support
services to the operating divisions. |
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Provide quality engineering support
services to this and the other operating divisions of the department. |
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| Recycling and Refuse |
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| Public Works Administration is responsible
for managing the contractual agreement between the Village and Groot
Recycling & Waste Services, Inc., which provides for the collection
of residential solid waste and the transportation of this material
to the SWANCC transfer station in Wheeling Township. This contract
provides for the weekly collection of residential refuse, yard waste,
and recyclables. Responsibility for educating the public on and promoting
the expansion of the recycling program rests with this division.
Compost container “Green Monster” pick-up is also provided
through this division. This division also handles questions or issues
relating to commercial refuse collection and disposal. |
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Accountable for the purchasing,
distributing, replacing and the repairing of residential recycling
bins, yard waste containers, and refuse containers. |
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Coordinates programs and articles
to educate residents on the benefits of recycling and to encourage
greater participation in this program
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Whom do I contact regarding my garbage bill?
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Contact the Village Hall Utility Billing Division at (847)
304-3430. |
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I have old paint. How can I dispose of it? |
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If the paint is dried up, you can throw it in the regular garbage.
To dry up paint, add kitty litter or oil dry and/or leave the lid
open until the paint is completely dry. It is then safe to dispose
of as regular refuse. If you have a substantial amount of paint,
call Public Works (847) 381-7903 for more information. |
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What can I do with my old refrigerator, stove, water hearer, etc.? |
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Call Groot Recycling at (773) 242-1977 for a "special" pick
up. Please be aware, however, they charge a fee for this service,
or call Public Works (847) 381-7903 for more information. |
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How do I properly dispose of old pesticides, chemicals, etc.? |
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These are household hazardous waste items. Some municipalities
in the surrounding area sponsor Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Stations in the spring and fall. Call Public Works (847) 381-7903 for
more information or call Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
(SWANCC) (847) 296-9205 or check out their website at www.swancc.org. |
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When is garbage day? |
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Garbage day in the Village is on Friday. All refuse, recycling,
and yard waste are picked up on Friday. All refuse, recycling, and
compost material must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Friday morning.
Please contact us regarding holiday pick-up. |
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What items can I put in my compost container? |
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Grass clippings, leaves, sod, flowers, and brush or branches that
are less than one-inch in diameter (or about the size of your thumb). |
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What items can be recycled? |
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Newspaper, aluminum, and certain plastic containers. If you need
more information, call Public Works at (847) 381-7903. |
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Where can I get woodchips/compost for my home landscaping? |
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They are both available at Public Works located at 300 North Raymond
Avenue, from April through October. Please bring your own shovel
and containers. |
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Where can I purchase leaf bags? |
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You can purchase leaf bags at the Public Works Department,
300 North Raymond Avenue. |
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| Parking Maintenance |
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| The Parking Maintenance is coordinated
through the Street, Forestry and Property Maintenance Divisions for
maintaining the train station, which it leases from the Union Pacific
and Village-owned and leased parking lots. Specific areas of responsibility
included the maintenance of the train station, including the public
restrooms and three (3) train station commuter lots and four (4)
Village owned/leased parking lots in the Village Center. Specific
services provided include minor maintenance of the building and lots,
markings/delineation of pavement, coordination of snow and ice removal
contracts, and maintenance of street lights and signage. |
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Maintain all owned and/or leased
commuters, shoppers and employer/employee lots. |
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Perform minor repairs and provide
snow removal services for all pedestrian walkways and other pedestrian
areas adjacent to the station. |
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Provide for minor repairs to and
cleaning services for the train station. |
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Maintenance of train station and
adjacent pedestrian areas |
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| Central Garage |
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| The Central Garage Division of the
Public Works Department is directly responsible for the acquisition,
maintenance, repair and disposal of all Village vehicles and rolling
stock utilized by all departments of the Village. This division also
manages the Village’s fuel distribution facility. |
Major Service Activities |
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Actively seek input from each department
for their individual vehicle and equipment needs. |
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To economically procure vehicles
and equipment addressing the respective department’s identified
needs. This includes receiving the maximum value from the sale of
used equipment.
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Perform vehicle and equipment repairs
and maintenance and strive to deliver these services in a cost-effective
manner. Responsible for scheduling repairs and responding to equipment
breakdowns on an as-needed basis to support other departmental activities.
A proactive approach is taken toward the maintenance of all vehicles
and equipment in an attempt to reduce vehicle downtime and costs. |
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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What does the Village do with their used vehicles? |
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Village vehicles are typically sold through the Northwest Municipal
Conference Auctions. Contact us for additional information on dates
and locations of the upcoming auctions. |
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Where can I recycle used oil, antifreeze, batteries, and old tires? |
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There are collection stations in the area. Please call Public Works (847)
381-7903 for this information. |
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