The Village of Schaumburg’s popular brush collection program returns in the fall.
The Spring Brush Collection Program has ended. Request for the Fall Brush Collection Program will be available starting September 20, 2010.
Collection Schedule
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Spring: May 3, 2010 through June 11, 2010
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Fall: September 20, 2010 through October 29, 2010
Brush will be picked up as scheduled and no exceptions.
PreparationBranches are to be neatly placed curbside, but ends must be cleanly cut and placed toward the street. Unorganized or entangled brush piles will result in a door-tag requiring resident to restack the pile.
Restrictions
Items not collected include:
- Stumps
- Logs 8 inches or larger
- Rose bushes
- Railroad Ties
- Construction Debris
Schedule a pick-up
The Spring Brush Collection Program has ended. Request for the Fall Brush Collection Program will be available starting September 20, 2010.
Alternate Disposal
Republic Services offers the collection of yard waste and brush from April 1 to December 15 only. A special two-week collection period for Christmas trees and greenery will be the first two full weeks in January.
Republic Services will Accept:
Smaller brush and yard waste can be placed into biodegradable bags not to exceed 30 gallons in capacity or 50 pounds in weight.
- Larger brush piles must be bundled using garden string or twine. The bundle size is restricted to 4’ in length, 2’ diameter, and no heavier than 50 pounds. Branches cannot exceed 3” in diameter.
- Branches or stumps larger than 3” in diameter cannot be placed in the landscape waste bags; they must be handled with regular refuse. Weight is limited to a maximum of 50 pounds. Excessive amounts will incur a charge or require an alternative disposal method. If a special pick-up is required or for more information, call Republic Services (847.981.0091) for more information.