Recyling Warning -- keep the trash from overflowing!

The 8000 Blocks of Calumet & Prairie were skipped when the city had the Thanksgiving Day holiday & mandatory furlough day the next day.

i had waited patiently, thinking that there was a slight back-up, and that they would come later.

Nope, didn't happen. When i did call, they simply waited until the next pick-up.

(Enclosed are some photos of the back up of several homes for 3 weeks of non pick-up).


With Christmas, there's definitely plenty that could be recycled. Wrapping paper especially can easily be recycled, as well as boxes, cans & bottles (from that delicious food you're making!).

However, we need to make sure we don't create a mess during the one time of the year where the blue cans are SURE to be filled.

If you notice a problem, call city's 311, or also the 6th Ward Streets & Sanitation office at 312-747-8776. They will pass on your concern to those responsible for the blue cart pick up.

Let us (and the alderman's office, 773-846-7006) if you experience any issues that aren't being resolved.

Some other suggestions:

• SMASH your boxes -- maximize the space in your can
• SAVE your gift bags & boxes whenever possible.
• CALL right away if you notice your recycables were not picked up on time.
• ASK a neighbor who might not be using their can to use theirs if needed. It's rude to dump more that small piece of trash or two into someone else's can, so please ASK first for big uses.

Have a safe & blessed holiday!

UPDATE: The garbage collectors (for the black bins) arrived a day early, this afternoon (rather than the usual Tuesday morning).  So hopefully they are working ahead of time...