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Village shifts summer yard-waste pickups to three days per week
Summary
To reduce labor and fuel costs, the Board agreed to a Monday/Wednesday/Friday yard-waste collection schedule for the summer, with a review in August; Trustees discussed the operational savings and community appearance concerns raised by Trustee Moris.
Director Leitzinger told trustees the Village spends roughly $800 per week on labor and fuel to collect brush and yard waste on a daily schedule and suggested reducing frequency to align with neighboring municipalities. He proposed once-monthly pickup for larger brush items and a reduced summer schedule to free staff time for infrastructure work.
Trustee Dennis Moris opposed reducing collection frequency, arguing it contributes to the Village's clean appearance and serves elderly and mobility-limited residents. The Board adopted a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule for the summer and scheduled a formal program review in August to evaluate effectiveness and consider further changes.
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