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Northwestern to reimburse Evanston for student bulk trash pickup; city, university to hold pre‑Dillo Day forum

Town–Gown Community Working Group / City of Evanston · March 11, 2026
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Summary

City and Northwestern representatives said the university will reimburse bulk-trash collections tied to student move-out/move-in despite a new LRS contract; an end-of-academic-year community meeting will provide details on Dillo Day (May 16) operations, porta‑potties and safety plans.

Residents raised concerns that changes in the city's bulk‑trash contract led to missed pickups during student move periods last year, leaving furniture and mattresses in the neighborhood.

Tina Paden and other residents said last year's move‑in pickup was not completed and reported rodent and dumping problems. Committee members asked whether the city's new contractor (LRS) had coordinated with Northwestern.

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