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All Blue Recycle Bins Distributed

Distribution of all new blue recycle bins for single family residences citywide was completed yesterday. If for some reason you did not receive a bin, please call the City Manager's Office at 847-866-2936.... Continue

Blue Recycling Bins

We are in the final stage of distributing blue recycling bins to remainder of City. Public Works Department has committed to have all bins distributed citywide by January 31.... Continue

Evanston Christmas Tree

The Evanston Roundtable website has an excellent video documenting the work of the City's Forestry Division as they cut down and moved the City's Christmas tree now on display in Fountain Square. The tree was donated by a local resident.... Continue

Newsy Items on the 11/23/09 City Council Agenda

1. Discussion about City Council's goal regarding Northwestern University. 2. Consideration of raising registration fees on vacant buildings from $200 to $400 a year. (See staff report PDF). 3. Meatiest item of the night is on the Administration and Public... Continue

Recycling Bins

The City has been working on replacing the small orange recycle bins we have been using for curbside recycling with larger roller blue bins. As this change is happening, the City is collecting the orange bins left at the curb... Continue

Recycling No. 6 Plastic Containers

A first question from a resident: "I am trying to learn why plastic containers marked no. 6 (most common form is Styrofoam, which is made from oil and is not biodegradable) are not recycled?" Suzanne Eggleston, the City's Interim Director... Continue