March 21, 2025

Yard Waste Collection Begins Week of March 31

Curbside bagged yard waste and bundled brush collection resumes the week of March 31, 2025.

Please note the following requirements for yard waste collection:

All yard waste (grass or shrubbery clippings and leaves) shall be disposed of in two-ply brown paper yard waste bags. No plastic bags, boxes, or containers of any kind are permitted for yard waste disposal. Each paper bag shall not exceed 60 pounds in weight.
Branches or limbs cannot exceed four inches in diameter and must be bundled not to exceed four feet in length. Bundles shall be secured with biodegradable cotton twine or rope. Bundles must not weigh more than 60 pounds each.
Please have all yard waste at the curb no later than 6:30 AM on the scheduled collection day.

For further information, contact the Environmental Health Division at (847) 359-9042 or visit our website.

Fire Hydrant Flushing

The Public Works Department Utilities Division will begin its annual hydrant flushing program in late March. This process moves water through the pipelines at a fast rate to clean the lines, clear stagnant water, and identify broken hydrants. Each hydrant is left open for approximately 2 to 3 minutes until the water runs clear. Crews will work in sections and the whole program takes about 3 weeks to complete, depending on weather.

If broken hydrants are found, they will be marked with plastic rings stating "OUT OF SERVICE" to identify them for the Fire Department. Rest assured that Public Works crews will repair these fire hydrants in the near future.

For more information about hydrant flushing, call Public Works at (847) 705-5200.

Time for Some Spring Cleaning?

The average person throws away 68lbs of clothing per year. Clothing and Housewares account for approximately 10% of the municipal waste stream. 85% of clothing does not get recycled or donated, it gets trashed.

The Village of Palatine offers a free textile recycling program through Simple Recycling. A FREE, simple and convenient home pick up service for unwanted clothing and housewares in re-usable condition.

All residents need to do is place their unwanted items in plastic bags or boxes, schedule a pick up date online or call 866-835-5068 and leave outside front door. Not sure what you can recycle? Review a list of items here.

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Early Voting Continues Through March 31

Early Voting for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election continues until March 31st, including weekends, at 150 W. Wilson Street during the following hours:

Monday thru Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

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Please Don't Feed the Wildlife

Many people think they are being kind by feeding wildlife, but it can cause issues in your neighborhood by bringing in unwanted wildlife and stray animals. Please do your part to keep wildlife and rodents away from your home.

Do not feed animals like feral cats, squirrels, deer or birds (unless using an elevated bird feeder). In fact, in Palatine it is illegal to feed wildlife except for the use of e l e v a t e d bird feeders. Elevated bird feeders are allowed for use as long as all food, feed or seed is placed in a feeder designed for the specific purpose of feeding birds.

For more information visit the Palatine Animal Control website.

Upcoming Community Events

Palatine Winter Farmers' Market

Palatine Train Station

Saturday, April 5, 9:00 a.m.

K of C Lenten Fish Fry

St. Thomas of Villanova

Friday, March 21, 4:00 p.m.

Parents Night Out

Rose Park

Friday, March 21, 6:00 p.m.

Paint & Craft Night

Twin Lakes

Friday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.

2025 Lenten Soup Dinner

St. Philip's Episcopal Church

Tuesday, March 25, 6:00 p.m.

Bingo

American Legion

Saturday, March 22, 6:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Blood Drive

St. Theresa, Dolan Center

Sunday, March 23, 7:45 a.m.

Spring Break Trips

Salt Creek Park District

Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28

Tales for Tots

Immanuel Lutheran

Thursday, April 3, 10:00 a.m.

(click on the event name for more details)

People Helping People Community Clothing Drive

People Helping People is conducting a community wide clothing drive to benefit victims of sexual abuse. The community collection drive will be conducted from March 15 - April 4, with bins located at various locations throughout Palatine. Below is a list of items needed and drop off locations. For more information visit the People Helping People website.

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