Automated Cart Collection System
The Village Of Itasca will be going to an automated cart collection system with its garbage company, Republic Services (Allied). New carts will be delivered starting Monday, September 10
th through Friday, September 14
th. Once you receive your carts, please start to use them. These carts are free of charge to residents with curbside pick up. If you previously rented carts you will no longer be charged the monthly fee on your water bill. When the carts are delivered there will be an information pamphlet inside them that should explain in detail the whole program.
Each residence will receive 1 95-gallon cart for garbage and 1 65-gallon cart for recycling. These carts have wheels and lids. Once the carts have been delivered, residents will have the option of changing the size of their carts to better fit their individual needs. If you wish to have your cart size changed, again after the initial delivery, please contact Republic Services (Allied) at 847-981-0091. They will schedule a pick- up and exchange of carts.
The New Program Overview
- Trash shall be placed in the approved blue cart with a blue lid. Any additional trash left at the curb will also be collected.
- All recyclables shall be placed in the approved blue cart with a green lid Recyclables can be co-mingled.
- The driver will continue to take extra items at the curb under the same rules as before.
- The carts remain the property of Republic Services (Allied). They will be replaced, free of charge if damaged.
- Recyclables should not be placed in any other container. If you need a larger cart please arrange for 1 with Republic (Allied).
- Yard waste is still collected in paper bags (no change) or in containers marked yard waste. If you want to rent a cart please contact Republic
- Extra carts are available for a monthly rental fee.
- Monday is still our collection day