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player ready...Leaf collection weeks in Elgin begin this Monday
Elgin’s leaf collection program for people living within the city’s four designated areas is scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 30, and continue through Thursday, Dec. 7.
The only exception is the week of Thanksgiving, when leaves normally collected Thursday will be picked up on Saturday, Nov. 25, a city news release said.
To view a map of the leaf pick-up locations and schedule, go to mcusercontent.com/74f41d424d1067bb36bfd3519/images/449341cd-aa04-2c48-f2c8-c55778ca138a.png.
Leaves should be raked along the curb or edge of pavement by 6 a.m. on scheduled leaf collection day with sticks, branches and trash removed. Residents are asked to avoid parking on the street in order to not block the leaf collection machine, the release said.
Between Oct. 30 and Dec. 8, all Elgin residents can also dispose of their leaves by placing them in yard waste bags and setting on curb for pick-up on their scheduled garbage collection day. During this time, no yard waste stickers are required.
Elgin meeting on waste hauling, recycling set for Nov. 2
A community engagement session on Elgin’s waste hauling, recycling and organics services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in the Heritage Ballroom at the Edward Shock Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way.
Resident input will be taken into consideration as the city prepares to seek contract bids to for waste hauler services, according to a news release. The city’s current contract with Waste Management expires at the end of 2024.
For more information, call 847-931-5609.
Volunteers sought for city’s annual Pumpkin Smash
The city of Elgin is seeking for volunteers to help with the annual Pumpkin Smash”composting event scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4.
Elgin residents are invited to bring pumpkins and other gourds they want to discard to the city parking lot at the southwest corner of Kimball and North Grove avenues or to the Elgin Sports Complex, 700 Sports Way, according to a news release.
Plain, clean pumpkins of any size will be accepted. Acrylic paint on pumpkins is acceptable. All other decorations must be removed, the release said.
Volunteers will assist with taking pumpkins from vehicles to collection containers. The items will be taken to a local composting business.
To volunteer, call Kristin Youngmeyer at 847-931-5615.
Dia de los Muertos events planned at three locations
Three Elgin organizations will be holding celebrations to mark Dia de los Muertos, the holiday known as Day of the Dead that honors departed friends and family.
Each of the gatherings will feature crafts for children, music, face painting, music and an ofrenda, which is an altar set up to pay tribute to the deceased, according to the social media pages for the three organizations.
The events are scheduled for:
6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court. Admission is free. For more information, call 847-429-2276 or email [email protected]
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.Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd. in Lords Park. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. For more information, call 847-741-6655 or email [email protected].
6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. The event is free but registration is required at attend.gailborden.info/event/7618653. For more information, call 847-742-2411.