Landscape Clean Up Reminder to Prevent Flooding
The Village would like to remind residents to do their part in preventing flooding by not dumping landscaping or any other debris in the area rivers and to clear leaves and dirt away from storm/sewer drains. Leaves and branches clog up rivers and drains and prevent water from flowing properly resulting in water overflowing the banks in various areas. Residents who hire landscaping companies are also reminded to let them know not to dump in the river. The Village has received complaints about landscapers dumping leaves in the Middlefork Branch of the Chicago River. Please let your landscaper know they must remove any landscaping material from your property. Anyone caught dumping debris in the river can be ticketed and/or fined.
