Yard Waste

Overview

Grass clippings, leaves, and other yard waste are composted at the Residential Yard Waste Site, 2266 Lakefield Road. The site is fully automated and access is available 7 days per week. An access card is needed, the card can be obtained at the Public Works office - 675 North Green Bay Road. The initial cost of the access card is $35. Please bring identification to confirm your Village residence.

The yard access card does need to be renewed annually, the card expires one year from the original date of purchase. Please renew your card at the Public Works Department, 675 North Green Bay Road, Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The annual fee is $30.

Yard access cards may also be renewed online: Online Yard Card Renewal 

Current Residential Yard Waste Site Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Regulations

Do not rake yard waste onto the curb - it must be brought to the yard waste site for disposal.

Leaves will be collected from the gutters in the fall only. The Department of Public Works does not collect leaves and grass in the curb during the spring and summer months.

The Village recommends that grass be mulched or composted on your lawn as an alternative to disposal at the Public Works yard site.

Woodchip Program

Due to the curbside brush collection service, the Village has a surplus of woodchips.

Residents can pick up woodchips at the residential yard waste site, 2266 Lakefield Road. You need to bring a container and a pitch fork or shovel. The Village will deliver woodchips, however the Woodchip Agreement needs to be completed and sent to the Public Works Department.

Please note that if woodchips are delivered, a resident must accept a full truck load (approximately 10 yards) and the Village will not come back to pick up any unused woodchips.

A yard access card will be required to obtain access to the yard. The card can be purchased at the Municipal Services Facility, 675 North Green Bay Road. The initial cost of the access card is $35 and the annual renewal costs is $30.