Yard Waste and Leaf Collection

In addition to refuse and recycling collection, Prairieland Disposal under contract to provide yard waste collection and leaf collection to Village residents.

Yard Waste Collection


Yard waste is collected weekly beginning April 1 through the week of November 30 on the same day that refuse and recycling are collected. Yard waste must be placed in biodegradable bags (brown paper), or cans (maximum 50 pounds) that are clearly marked as landscape waste.  Stickers are not required.  Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected.  
 
Branches should be tightly tied with biodegradable string or twine, in a bundle not exceeding four feet in length or 50 pounds in weight.

Yard waste should be placed at the curb no sooner than 7:00 pm the day before the scheduled pick up day and no later than 7:00 am on the actual pick up day.
 
As an option for residents, Prairieland Disposal will provide a container for the collection of yard waste for $5 per month during the collection period.  
Yard Waste Collection
Leaf Collection

 
Leaf Collection

Leaf vacuuming will begin the week of October 14th and continues through the week including November 30th. Residents are asked to rake leaves to the curb by Monday morning, for pickup by Prairieland Disposal that week. Leaves must be raked to within five feet of the curb and should not be placed in the gutter or street.