Snow Reminder

This is a reminder for the upcoming snow event. To assist the Village’s Public Works department, we would like to remind you that residents may not park on or along any Village street during snowfalls of two inches or more until snow removal is complete. Violators will be ticketed and or towed. With your cooperation this will help them in getting the roads cleared as quickly as possible. Thank You!

Snow Removal

Snow Plow Strategy

Goal:  It is the goal of the Public Works Department to provide efficient service in the most cost-effective manner for the residents of Maple Park.

Responsibility:  The Public Works Department is responsible for the snow removal of approximately 8 miles of Village streets.  Removal from a snowfall of 3-5 inches takes approximately 2–6 hours, depending on several factors:

  • Time the snow began
  • Duration of snowfall
  • Type of snow – light/dry or wet/heavy
  • Temperature before and after snowfall
  • High winds – drifting
  • Available equipment
  • Available staff
  • Safety of the staff

Public Works will not plow or salt if they feel that the snow or ice will most likely melt within a few hours. This saves on overtime for staff and the cost of salt.

Staff/Equipment:  The Public Works Department has two full-time employees, several part-time employees, and three trucks equipped with snowplows.  When warranted, the Village will contract the assistance of others.

Priorities:

  • First Priority – arterial streets (Main St, Liberty St, Broadway St, Willow St, Ashton Dr, and DeKalb Dr). Clearing these streets is necessary for the safe passage of Emergency Management vehicles.
  • Second Priority – intersections
  • Third Priority – side streets. Side streets are cleared in succession order as time permits.  Wind direction and drifting snow factor into the choice of which area of the Village is cleared first.

If snow falls over a long period, the Village may repeatedly return to priority one areas before clearing lesser-used areas.  Residents are asked to be patient in such situations.  Public Works will complete the job, but it may take longer than expected, depending on weather conditions.

Roads that are NOT maintained by the Village of Maple Park:

  • County Line Road – DeKalb County
  • Maple Park Road – Cortland Township

Responsibilities of the Residents:

  • All vehicles must be removed from the streets after 2 inches of snowfall.
  • Residents are responsible for clearing the snow around their mailboxes.
  • To avoid being plowed back in, residents may want to wait until Public Works has cleared your street before shoveling the end of your driveway.
  • Do a good deed for the community – please clear snow away from the fire hydrants. This provides quick access for firefighters and water maintenance workers in case of an emergency.

If you should have any questions regarding snow removal, please contact Scot Johnson, Public Works Director, at 815-693-2778.

FALL CLEANUP REMINDER – LAST CALL FOR LEAF PICKUP!!

**REMINDER – FINAL LEAF PICK UP WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH**

 

Dear Residents,

 

It is this time of the year again. The leaves are covering our yards, curbs and streets. The Village is asking all residents to please remember to collect the leaves off the curbs and streets when you are clearing your yards of leaves. Please help the Village keep our storm water clear of leaves and working properly this fall and winter.

picture of leaves

Leaves that are in storm drains can cause problems for your house and many others.  Make sure to keep storm drains and streets clear of leaves.  If leaves remain in the storm drains, this can cause street or potentially home flooding.  This could also cause hydro-planing while driving.

Waste Management will be picking up yard waste through November 26th.  All yard waste must be placed at the curb for collection no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled waste pickup day for collection.  Yard waste must be in biodegradable Kraft paper bags or rigid sided containers with handles specifically labeled “Yard Waste”.  The containers cannot exceed 32-gallons in size and 50 pounds.  Twigs and branches can be bundled with biodegradable twine or string in four foot long by two foot diameter bundles, tied and left at the curb for pick-up.  Branches must be less than three inches in diameter.

Picture of Trash Can with Leaves in It

Celebrate America Recycles Day! ♻️

Waste Management is celebrating America Recycles Day (November 15th)

November Spotlight: Celebrate America Recycles Day! ♻️

 

Did you know?

 

America Recycles Day (November 15) is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling. To honor this day, we’re asking residents to commit to Recycling Right, ensuring materials can be Repurposed.

 

The Core Problem: Tanglers and Contamination

 

WM is investing over $1.4 billion in building new and upgrading existing recycling facilities, leveraging advanced technology and AI to capture more material and increase efficiency. However, contamination still threatens this progress.

 

One of the single biggest issues at our recycling facilities is “tanglers”—items that wrap around equipment and cause shutdowns.

 

This America Recycles Day, please commit to these two core rules:

 

  • No Loose Plastic Bags: Plastic shopping bags, plastic film, and flexible packaging tangle in sorting equipment, creating safety risks and facility shutdowns.
  • No Bagged Recyclables: Recyclables placed inside a plastic bag often cannot be sorted and are sent straight to the landfill.

 

The Core Goal

 

Your community’s efforts to Recycle Right directly support our shared goal to enable more materials to be Repurposed. For more resources on contamination and the core rules, visit https://www.wm.com/us/en/recycle-right.

 

Thank you for doing your part to keep our communities thriving!

 

Fall Cleanup Reminder

Dear Residents,

 

It is this time of the year again. The leaves are covering our yards, curbs and streets. The Village is asking all residents to please remember to collect the leaves off the curbs and streets when you are clearing your yards of leaves. Please help the Village keep our storm water clear of leaves and working properly this fall and winter.

picture of leaves

Leaves that are in storm drains can cause problems for your house and many others.  Make sure to keep storm drains and streets clear of leaves.  If leaves remain in the storm drains, this can cause street or potentially home flooding.  This could also cause hydro-planing while driving.

Waste Management will be picking up yard waste through November 26th.  All yard waste must be placed at the curb for collection no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled waste pickup day for collection.  Yard waste must be in biodegradable Kraft paper bags or rigid sided containers with handles specifically labeled “Yard Waste”.  The containers cannot exceed 32-gallons in size and 50 pounds.  Twigs and branches can be bundled with biodegradable twine or string in four foot long by two foot diameter bundles, tied and left at the curb for pick-up.  Branches must be less than three inches in diameter.

Picture of Trash Can with Leaves in It