Waste Management will continue to collect Christmas trees through Friday, January 18, 2008 on normal trash collection days at no extra charge to residents. Prepaid refuse stickers are not required to dispose of properly prepared Christmas trees & wreaths during this designated period. After January 18th, a prepaid refuse sticker will be required on each Christmas tree or wreath placed out for collection. Please make sure that all decorations and stands are removed from trees prior to placing them out for collection. Do not place trees in plastic bags!
For more information, please contact the City of Elgin Public Works Department at 847-697-3160 or Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696. Residents may also view information on the City of Elgin’s website at www.cityofelgin.org.