Village of Skokie Leaf Collection Begins and Yard Waste Collection Ends

Regularly scheduled yard waste collection for the 2014 season concludes after the November 12, 2014 collection. On Monday, October 13, 2014, the Village begins its annual leaf collection program that continues through early December, weather permitting.

Instead of bagging, or for those who do not mulch leaves, residents may rake leaves into the street next to the curb in front of their home. Residents are reminded not to place their leaves in the street prior to the beginning of the leaf collection season. As weather permits, Village crews make rounds throughout Skokie collecting the leaves on a five to seven day basis.

Please follow these tips to insure collection:

• Rake leaves away from parked cars and do not park

on leaf piles.

• Be mindful of fire hydrants and keep them visible.

• Wetting leaves while piled prevents them from blowing

away.

• Do not rake leaves onto or in sewer drains.

• Please do not add grass piles, twigs and branches or

other garden debris to leaf piles as these items can

damage equipment and prevent leaf collection.

For more information on leaf collection, please contact the Public Works Department at 847/933- 8427.