2020 Compost Availability
In order to build a great garden or lawn a solid foundation needs to be established. This can be done by adding compost. Compost is simply a decayed organic matter such as fallen leaves, dead plants and grass clippings. It is rich in nutrients that aid in plant growth and make a great soil additive. […]
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2019 Yard Waste Pick Up
Beginning April 1, 2019, we will resume our yard waste program by picking up the kraft paper lawn and leaf bags. This service will continue through November 26, 2019. In Late March, we will deliver to every unincorporated home 56 yard waste stickers. These stickers are to be used on yard waste bags that you […]
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2019 Tire Amnesty
Tires are a staple of modern society, however it has become one of our largest solid waste headaches. This nuisance extends especially to our roadside ditches. Violators “fly dump” their unwanted tires, creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes, flooding and maintenance concerns for the Road District, not to mention an unsightly landscape. In response, we created […]
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2019 Compost Availability
In order to build a great garden or lawn a solid foundation needs to be established. This can be done by adding compost. Compost is simply a decayed organic matter such as fallen leaves, dead plants and grass clippings. It is rich in nutrients that aid in plant growth and make a great soil additive. […]
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2018 Fall
Autumn Compost Availability: Our annual yard waste collection for the UNINCORPORATED AREAS will continue thru November 20, 2018. We have been processing this past summer’s and early autumn’s material for next year’s availability. However, we do have material available from late last year’s collection and is offered for pick-up only at the Road District Garage […]
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2018 Summer
Storm Cleanup: As we enter the summer months, we typically experience a couple strong storms with winds that cause downed trees. After these powerful storms pass, Palatine Township road crews are dispatched to ensure that any obstructed roadways have been cleared. Once accomplished, road crews can focus on collecting storm damage from private properties. If […]
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2018 Spring
Yard Waste Program and Compost Availability: We will begin our annual yard waste collection for the unincorporated areas on April 2, 2018 and will continue until November 20, 2018. In late March and weather permitting, we will deliver 56 yard waste stickers to each household in the unincorporated areas. Incorporated residents will need to check […]
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2017 Fall
Website: We continue to add information to our website found at www.roaddistrict.com. Ever wonder what a 100 year storm event is? What is EAB? Where can disaster assistance be found? Are sandbags available for flood preparation? Check out our website to find these answers and more. For instance, under PERMITS & FORMS, you may find […]
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2017 Summer
Storm Cleanup: As we enter the summer months, we typically experience a couple strong storms with winds that cause downed trees. After these powerful storms pass, Palatine Township road crews are dispatched to ensure that any obstructed roadways have been cleared. Once accomplished, road crews can focus on collecting storm damage from private properties. If […]
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2017 Spring
Yard Waste Program and Compost Availability: We will begin our annual yard waste collection for the unincorporated areas on April 3, 2017 and will continue until November 21, 2017. In late March and weather permitting, we will deliver 56 yard waste stickers to each household in the unincorporated areas. Incorporated residents will need to check […]
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