Monday, May 20, 2013
Want a smaller trash toter? You can now request a 35-gallon container at no additional cost.
If you don’t generate much trash or your garage is a bit too narrow for the large receptacle that was delivered to your home last month, Buffalo Grove has good news for you. Village trustees approved Monday a revised contract with Waste Management that will allow residents to request a smaller trash toter with no impact to their monthly bill. Village Manager Dane Bragg said the renegotiated contract was “in direct response” to the complaints the village received from residents who thought the new cans, which came in 64- and 96-gallon sizes, were too large. “We’ve gotten a lot of complaints, especially from townhouse and condominium associations,” he said. The change means that 35-, 64- and 96-gallon toters will be available for both trash …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Village of Buffalo Grove is considering a new contract with Waste Management that would allow residents to opt for smaller trash carts at no additional cost.
Buffalo Grove residents who think their new trash cans are too big could soon get some good news. Village officials will consider next week approving a restructured agreement with Waste Management that would allow residents to obtain a smaller trash receptacle. Until last month, residents purchased their own garbage cans, while recycling carts were provided by Waste Management. The village’s new contact with the company includes Waste Management-issued trash cans, which were distributed in April in either 64- or 96-gallon sizes. Earlier this month, residents from various Buffalo Grove neighborhoods complained that the 64-gallon cans are too large. Residents who have smaller, one-car garages said they are unable to fit both their car and …
Monday, April 1, 2013
New garage and recycling cans will be delivered to Buffalo Grove residents' homes between April 1-15.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Uniform garbage cans will be delivered to all Buffalo Grove homes in April.
Buffalo Grove residents will be able to throw out their garbage cans this spring when they receive new receptacles from Waste Management. The village’s new contract with the waste removal company includes a wheeled cart for each resident. The new cans have the same style as the Waste Management recycling bins, but the garbage can will have a green lid. Waste haulers will use a mechanical arm to lift and empty the cans without leaving their truck. The new carts will be delivered to residents between April 1-12, beginning at the north end of the village, according to the village's website. Residents of detached, single-family homes will receive 96-gallon carts while those in attached townhomes will get 64-gallon carts. Those who want to …
Cristel Mohrman
10:31 am on Friday, May 17, 2013
Concerned resident, The information Patch received from the village said, "Waste Management has informed the Village that the cart switch out will happen late in June." more ›