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Containers for yard waste may be either a reusable container clearly marked “Yard Waste” or a paper or other biodegradable bag with a capacity not to exceed thirty (30) gallons. The Village’s Contractor will pick up an unlimited-number of containers at curbside. For curbside pickup, all containers shall be placed near the street in front of the residential unit. It shall be the responsibility of each resident to see the containers are placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. on the designated collection day Monday April 5 and Monday April 19. Curbside refers to that portion of the right-of-way adjacent to paved or traveled roadways. Bags shall only contain leaves and or Grass Clippings. Feces or Garbage will not be picked-up. Nothing herein shall limit residents of the village from disposing of yard waste at their own expense in accordance with their respective waste haulers' rates and procedures.

217 Area Code Dialing Changes Began February 27 A new area code has been introduced in Central Illinois. The new area code of 447 which will overlay the existing 217 area code which covers 36 counties and includes Chatham, Champaign, Urbana, Decatur, Springfield, Danville, Quincy, and Rantoul. This means when you dial a number you will now be required to dial the area code before you dial the number. This is important to remember when calling from a land line or cell phone that the, Village Office Number is 217-483-2451 and the Village Police Number Non Emergency 217-483-2453. 911 still works the same as it has.

Designated collection day Monday November 30 and Monday December 14.