Park Ridge Coronovirus Service Update From GROOT

Press release from the City of Park Ridge:

March 23, 2020

Please read the following GROOT notice regarding waste collection.

"In order to protect the health and welfare of our employees along with keeping our customers and public safe, effective March 23, 2020 we are temporarily making the following collection changes until further notice.

• All trash/refuse and recycling must be placed in a company designated cart, a can with handles, or bagged. Loose uncontained items will not be collected.
• All bulky item/construction debris collection is suspended until further notice.
• All white good/e-waste collection is suspended until further notice.
• Yard waste and recycling service is unaffected by the changes; however, we do anticipate potential changes to yard waste and recycling programs.
• We will continue practicing the protocols and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Again, these are temporary changes made in the effort to keep your community and our employees safe. We will update you as soon as anything changes moving forward."

This press release was produced by the City of Park Ridge. The views expressed here are the author’s own.