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Northbrook to begin year‑round curbside composting in May; carts to arrive in April
Summary
The village announced a year‑round curbside composting program starting May 7. Households will receive 35‑gallon carts with yellow lids, weekly collection in warm months and every other week in winter; BPI‑certified compostable bags accepted.
Village officials told residents that Northbrook will begin year‑round curbside composting in May, with cart delivery in April and the first pickup scheduled for Wednesday, May 7.
Kate, the village sustainability coordinator, told the board the program will use a 35‑gallon cart with a yellow lid and that the carts will include printed instructions about acceptable materials. Collections will be weekly…
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