Village of Maple Park

Anyone that moved into a home since the beginning of 2025 is eligible for a free tree or shrub!  Please contact Cheryl Aldridge at the Village Office at (815) 827-3309 or email her at caldridge@villageofmaplepark.com.

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March Spotlight: The Garage Cleanout — Keep it Clean, Keep it Safe

The Challenge: Spring cleaning usually starts under the sink or in the garage — where “The Big Three” live: Corrosives (drain cleaners), Flammables (gasoline/oil-based paint), and Toxics (pesticides). When these leak in a recycling truck, they don’t just create a safety risk — they contaminate clean paper and cardboard, making them impossible to recycle.

The Rule: Keep the “Hidden Hazards” Out.

• Identify: Check labels for Caution, Warning, or Danger. These items belong at a designated Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility.  Many of these items can be picked up through a special collection with Waste Management At Your Door.
• The Big Five: Stick to the core recyclables: Plastic Bottles/Containers, Metal Cans, Paper, Cardboard, and Glass Bottles/Jars.
• Clean & Dry: Only place items in your recycling bin that are empty, clean, and dry.
• The Second Life Rule: Before tossing old garden tools, pots, or patio furniture, consider donating them. True repurposing starts with keeping usable items out of the bin entirely!

The Core Goal

By keeping chemicals out of your bin, you ensure that the rest of your community’s recyclables can be successfully processed and repurposed into new products.

For more resources on core rules, visit https://www.wm.com/us/en/recycle-right.

Thank you for helping us keep our community’s recycling stream clean and efficient!

Per the Village’s code, Utility Billing rates increase annually on May 1st.  Below is a chart of the updated rates (including the 2.7% increase)

WATER RATES

Resident

Debt Service $11.30

$29.37 Min 4,000 Gallons

Add’l $7.36 per 1,000 Gallons

Non-Resident

Debt Service $16.96

$44.04 Min 4,000 Gallons

Add’l $11.00 per 1,000 Gallons

SEWER RATES

Resident

$36.50 Min 4,000 Gallons

Add’l $9.12 per 1,000 Gallons

Non-Resident

$54.74 Min 4,000 Gallons

Add’l $13.69 per 1,000 Gallons

The minimum billing for a 2 month period will be $77.17 for a Resident.  Please contact the Village Office at (815) 827-3309 if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank You!