Village of Plainfield E-News Updates - 1/6/23

The Village Board recently approved a new contract with Waste Management. The contract continues the Village’s weekly take-all service for refuse and recycling as well as weekly yard waste collection from April through mid-December. It also has new programs for residents including a senior discount and the opportunity to purchase a discounted yard waste cart, click here.

Bring your questions for the Village and join Mayor Argoudelis for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, January 11, at 9 a.m., at the Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport Street.

Waste Management will pick up live Christmas Trees and decorative greenery on your regular refuse collection day. Please make sure that all ornaments, lights, and tinsel are removed. Larger trees must be cut so that each piece weighs 50 pounds or less and is four feet or shorter in length and width and tied with string.

The Northern Illinois Food Bank will be holding a Mobile Food Pantry at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, on January 11 from 4:30-6 p.m.  (Please arrive by 4 p.m.) The Mobile Food Pantry provides healthy food to those in need. 

The Village is hosting a Public Information Meeting regarding the Old Town Improvements Project on January 25, from 5-7 p.m., at the Public Works Department, 14400 Coil Plus Drive. The meeting will focus on the Phase 2 design of the project (Center, Bartlett, Evans, and Amboy), as well as an update on Phase 1 construction (Lockport and Eastern). Exhibits and plans will be available for viewing and the project team will be on hand to answer questions.

Join our team! The Public Works Department is seeking applicants for several positions including a Crew Leader in the Water Department, a Staff Engineer, and a Public Works Inspector. Plus, there are Engineering internships and temporary summer opportunities available. For more information, visit the Village website.