Noah Levy: Free Spring Clean-Up Program for the City of Highland Park IL - It's that time of the Year!!

Free Spring Clean-Up Program for the city of Highland Park  IL- It's that time of the year again!

Veolia Environmental Waste Services will be conducting their annual Spring Clean-Up Program for the City of Highland Park on four consecutive Saturdays, beginning April 30 and ending May 21.  This is a great  opportunity for Highland Park Residents  to declutter and get rid of their  JUNK.  Every year it amazes me how much "stuff" we accumulate to put out at the curb. This year will be a big declutter year for us from a trampoline to a couch to many other knick knacks - it's the perfect time to purge!

As an REALTOR in Highland Park IL - I know that the annual Spring Clean-Up Program is fabulous for those who are selling a home and for those who  have bought a home.  I actually just reminded one of my clients who has been living in their home for over twenty years to take advantage of the special pick up - IT IS FREE!!!  For those of you who are thinking about moving it is a great time to get rid of all of the things that you have kept throughout the years that you no longer need.  For the buyers who have just moved in - get rid of the boxes and wrapping supplies and of course "those extras" that you have no idea why you actually took with you from your last home.

Items for collection may be placed at the curb up to seven days prior to the collection date, but residents are encouraged to set out items as close to their collection day as is convenient. Often times, your garbage is taken prior to the actual Spring Clean-Up day by people who are driving/walking by your home.  As it is said "One Man's trash is another Man's treasure!"  

In order to guarantee collection, all items for collection must be placed at the curb by no later than 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.   Spring Clean-Up will coincide with residents primary garbage collection day (the primary collection day is the day when both garbage and recycling are collected).                                        

                                  AREA COLLECTION DAY SPRING PICK-UP DAY
                                             SE MONDAY Saturday, April 30
                                             SW TUESDAY Saturday, May 7
                                             NE THURSDAY Saturday, May 14
                                             NW FRIDAY Saturday, May 21

If you are planning on getting rid of old appliances be sure to call Veolia Environmental Waste Services ahead of time.  A special number has been set up for appliance pick-up: 1-800-480-4337.  Also, Veolia will not pick up the following items:  Regular garbage; yard waste: debris from landscapers, tree trimmers, or contractors: demolition material from fences, roofs, or exterior building debris: rubber tires: batteries: and oil and household hazardous wastes, such as paint, pesticides, or pool chemicals.

Don't forget - this is an annual FREE PICK-UP which is  offered by Veolia Environmental Waste Services  - take advantage it!  Your home will thank you for decluttering!

The above article, Free Spring Clean-Up Program for the City of Highland Park - It's that time of the Year, was written by Noah Levy - A REALTOR assisting buyers and sellers in Highland Park, IL and other surrounding North Shore Suburbs.