Did Your Buffalo Grove Home Flood?

Residents whose carpeting, drywall or other items were damaged by flooding on June 26 may dispose of these materials at no cost during their regular waste pickup date the week of June 29 through July 5.

The waste should be bundled so that one person can safely load the materials into the collection vehicle, the Village of Buffalo Grove advised in a post-storm update. Additional bulk items, such as water damaged couches, chairs, mattresses and tables may also be disposed of at no additional cost during that timeframe.

However, those who discard items unrelated to flood damage in excess of one cubic yard during this special pickup week may be subject to a charge by Waste Management, the village said.

Landscape waste such as grass, shrubbery cuttings, twigs, leaves, branches and other materials must be placed in biodegradable paper bags up to 33 gallons in capacity, a trash can marked with an “X” or a securely tied bundle. Branch bundles must not exceed four feet in length and bags and/or branch bundles may not exceed 50 pounds.

Did you lose property as a result of flooding? Tell us about it in the comment section below or share your story and photos in our announcement section here.

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• Buffalo Grove Flood Photos: June 26, 2013
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