Leaf Vacuum Round 2

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Diana O'Kelly, Township Supervisor

October 23, 2020

If Groot is your waste hauler and you live in unincorporated Fremont Township this service is available to you!

Groot Leaf Vac Service - UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS ONLY

For the second round, leaves must be out by 6:00 a.m. on Monday 10/26. We don't know if they will get to you on the 26th because we don't know how many people will take advantage of the program. Their plan is to start Monday and then back out on Tuesday to pick up what they didn't get to. Then they will do clean up on Friday.

Thank you to those who let me know they didn't make it. Please email or call me if they don't get to you by the end of day Tuesday so I am aware. We need to work together to make this program successful.

Some guidelines to keep in mind:

· The vac hose reach is 6’ so piles will need to be as close as possible to the road. Please keep leaves above curb and out of storm sewer. Avoid filling ditches, which can result in clogged culverts and storm sewer in the event of heavy downpours. Make sure you bring the leaves as close to the street as possible. The hose may not reach if you don't.

· Avoid parking along the street on leaf pickup days. If your car is parked in front of the leaves they can not vacuum them.

· Sign up for Diana’s newsletter for advance notice of vac days.

· This service is for LEAVES ONLY. Please do not include sticks, soil, trash, or metal which can damage the vac’s blades. If you need stickers for bags, they can be purchased at the Jewel customer service desk.

· Approach this service with reasonable expectations, given the unpredictable variables that exist. We will try our best to communicate the dates a day or two ahead of time. We also anticipate snow, ice, rain, and wind to throw in curveballs.

For Unincorporated Fremont Township Residents Only

Just a reminder that you do have electronic recycling at your curb included with the Groot Wastehauler Agreement. It is on the second Friday of the month, but you must call Groot at 847 693-2700 to arrange for the pick up. There is no additional charge.

Items requiring more than one person to collect (including televisions over 50 pounds) will require an additional fee.

Yard waste stickers can be purchased at either Jewel in Mundelein.

If you turn 65, please contact Groot at 847 693-2700 to get the senior rate.

Every Friday you may leave one bulk item. If you have questions about the large item, contact Groot at 847 693-2700. I had a couch that wasn't worthy of donation and they took that. They do ask that you fold and tie mattresses. Oversized items like a piano or hot tub will require an extra fee and must be scheduled.

If you need to get rid of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, hot water tanks or dehumidifiers, there is a $35.00 charge. You must contact Groot to arrange for pick up.

Highway Related Issues

If you live on a road that Fremont Township maintains and there is an issue we need to be aware of, you can always go to our website at www.fremonttownship.com and report the issue. The email will go directly to Alicia Dodd, Highway Commissioner.

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Please forward to your neighbors as I don't know if they are on the email newsletter list. You can sign up at www.fremonttownship.com.

I want to personally thank all of you for your patience.

With gratitude,

Diana O'Kelly

Fremont Township Supervisor