Downers Grove Offers Trash Pickup for Storm-Related Debris

The village of Downers Grove and Republic Services will offer a special refuse collection in light of the severe flooding that hit the Chicago area Thursday.

Republic Services will collect storm-related household debris from April 22-26. All refuse must be at the curb on residents' regular pickup days. No stickers are required.

Carpet must be cut and bundled into rolls no longer than 4 feet in length and 50 pounds in weight.

Republic will not accept single items greater than 50 pounds, white goods (appliances), electronics, or household hazardous waste, paints, chemicals or liquids.

Yard waste will not be collected during this week. This will allow crews to concentrate on hauling away what is anticipated to be an increased about of refuse due to the storms, officials said.

For more information, visit www.downers.us.

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