Trash Pickup Delay Due To Snowstorm: Waste Management

PLAINFIELD, IL — Trash and recycling pickup for Waste Management for those who have Friday service will be delayed one day thanks to a snowstorm expected to dump 10 to 15 inches on Illinois and northwest Indiana Thursday night and Friday. The message from Waste Management appears to contradict an earlier alert from nearby Romeovillethat Friday trash pickup would begin an hour earlier than normal.

"Due to the anticipated inclement weather conditions beginning overnight Thursday 2/8/18 you may experience a one day delay in your RESIDENTIAL or COMMERCIAL Friday service," Waste Management said in an alert. All pickup will be completed by the end of the day Saturday.

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Meanwhile, the village of Plainfield is offering this helpful information as the storm approaches:

• Village snowplowing crews are prepared for the storm and will be working throughout the storm event. There will be over 50 pieces of snow removal equipment on the street during this event. For plowing updates, follow the Public Works Department on Facebook (Plainfield, IL Public Works); Twitter (@PlainfieldILPW); or call the snowplow hotline: 815-609-6145.
• The Police Department will be posting updates on the storm, road conditions, and any major crashes on Facebookand Twitter.
• The Village has salt reserves on hand to address the approaching storm as well as storms throughout the remainder of the season.
• To learn more about the Village’s snow and ice removal procedures, click here.
• If you have any questions regarding snowplowing, please contact the Public Works Department at 815-436-3577.
• There will be no overnight parking approved today or Friday. We also strongly discourage street parking at any time tomorrow throughout the day. This will help the plows clear the roadway.
• If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident with no injuries and the vehicles are drivable, please exchange information with the other driver and go to the Police Department at a later time to file a report.
• If you must go out, please drive safely.

Patch file photo by Mark Schieldrop