Branch Collection
Branch collection is every Tuesday from April through November. Please place your branches curbside on Monday evening. The Public Works Department goes down every block for pickup. Please do not mix brush with dirt, and remove any dirt from around the roots of the brush. Our chipper cannot take dirt as it will destroy the blades. Later in the day, we will also pick up the ball (root structure) with a tractor.


Street Cleaning
The Public Works Department operates the street sweeper every day Monday through Friday from March into December or until snow fall occurs. Every curb is swept once a week and alleys once a month. Please use extreme caution when passing the street sweeper.


Summer Part-time Employment
If you are at least 16 years of age and searching for a part-time summer position, the Public Works Department accepts applications. For more information, please call 708-447-4211.


Any Street Resurfacing or Change of Date For Garbage Collection
Public Works will notify all residents of any street detours by means of resurfacing, for any changes in garbage collection, and any other changes that are made due to maintenance or holidays. Residents will be notified by the following formats: a letter hand delivered to every resident, a letter in the Suburban Life newspaper, by the Village newsletter and by our web site.

As a reminder, all employees within the the Public Works Department carry an identification card. If you have any concerns about who is at your door, you are urged to contact the police. Do not open the door. Public Works employees are dressed in blue uniforms with North Riverside patches on the outerwear that include their name. All equipment is painted with bold letters indicating North Riverside with a truck number.