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Construction Materials

Remodeling waste from small do-it-yourself projects by the homeowner will be collected by the Village crew and is subject to one-cubic yard of material per set-out. All the containerized items must be placed in bags or boxes, and be of sufficient strength to hold material. Bagged, boxed, and bundled material must not exceed fifty (50) pounds and should be placed in the alley or at the front curb for collection.

For all contract construction jobs, large do-it-yourself projects, or materials larger than one-cubic yard per set-out, homeowners must make arrangements with a private hauler or contact Public Works for standardized pricing for debris disposal.

ITEMS

HOW TO DISPOSE OF

Wood, lumber, trim materials, drywall, aluminum siding, and garage doors:

Must not exceed five (5) feet in length, and should be tied and stacked neatly. All protruding nails must be removed or bent over.

Small drywall and wood pieces:

Should be broken up or bundled, not to exceed 18" diameter and five (5) feet in length. Smaller pieces must be in a box, and not exceed fifty (50) pounds.

Small amounts of concrete, bricks or roofing:*

Must be containerized in boxes and not exceed fifty (50) pounds.

Windows:**

Place next to refuse cart. Broken glass must be securely contained in a box.

* Large concrete chunks resulting from sidewalks, patios, driveways, and do-it-yourself roof tear-offs will not be collected and private disposal arrangements will need to be made.

** This does not include large windows, such as bay windows. Large will not be collected and private disposal arrangements will need to be made.

Construction material generated by the homeowner that is larger than one-cubic yard per set out would have to meet Village disposal requirements prior to collection.

Note: Before finalizing a contract for a construction or remodeling job, the homeowner must arrange with the contractor or a refuse company or contact Public Works for standardized pricing to haul the debris away. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to dispose of all construction debris left by a private contractor. The Village will only collect remodeling debris generated from small, do-it-yourself construction jobs that have been properly prepared as described above.

Important Phone Numbers 
For General Information and Special Collections
Village of Skokie Public Works Department
(847) 933-8427

For Hazardous Waste Disposal Information
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)
(847) 724-9205

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Village of Skokie
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Phone: (847) 673-0500
Fax: (847) 673-0525
E-mail: info@skokie.org

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