Place Your Orders Now for Spring Tree Sale, Rain Barrels

In an initiative to make Romeoville a little greener, the village is bringing back its Arbor Day Tree Sale for the second year in a row. This year, Arbor Day is April 27.

Trustee Sue Micklevitz said orders are being accepted now through May 3. Residents can browse the types of trees and shrubs available and view photos by clicking here to view a printable order form.

Orders will be delivered between May 7 and June 1, weather permitting. Customers who order shrubs will be contacted before delivery by the landscaping company to determine the location of the plant.

Trees will be placed wherever the customer has designated with a marker, stake or pre-dug hole. Holes should be 36 inches wide and 18 inches deep, according to the village.

Orders will be delivered within village limits only.

Order forms and payment can be mailed or dropped off by May 3 at , 1050 W. Romeo Rd.

For more information the tree sale, call 815-886-7200.

Rain barrels for sale

In another green project, the village is offering 55-gallon rain barrels as a low-cost way for homeowners to recycle water.

Micklevitz said the barrels could be especially useful if this summer proves to be a drought year, estimating that during the hotter months, the average homeowner uses 40 percent of the household water in the yard.

The black barrels are made from recycled food-grade plastic with a valve and screw-off lid fitted with a screen to accept a downspout.

The barrels cost $85 each and can be purchased by calling Village Hall at 815-886-7200. Orders will be delivered within two weeks.

Residents can drop off hazardous household waste and outdated electronics for recycling from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in the Spartans’ Square Parking lot near Route 53 and Phelps.

Residents can drop off items for disposal including oil-based paints, solvents, cleaning products, mercury-containing products, lawn and garden chemicals, fertilizers, fluorescent lightbulbs, antifreeze, old gasoline, used oil and more.

Micklevitz urged those who plan to attend to check the village website for a complete list of accepted items before heading out. A list of prohibited items, including latex-based paints, fireworks and radioactive material, is also on the site.

The event is sponsored by the Village of Romeoville and the Will County Land Use Department Resource Recovery & Energy Division.