5th Annual Woodridge Oktoberfest

Get your fill of German food, music, and beer at the 5th Annual Woodridge Oktoberfest tonight, September 27th, and tomorrow, September 28th! The two-day fest is jam-packed with live music, food vendors, a variety of beers featuring several local breweries, a photo booth, and fun activities including a beer stein-holding contest, pretzel toss, and more. Woodridge Oktoberfest is hosted by the Woodridge Park District and supported in part by the Village of Woodridge. Click here for more information. 

We Are Hiring!

The Village of Woodridge is currently hiring for a variety of positions including entry-level police officers, lateral-entry police officers, auxiliary snow plow drivers, a records assistant, and a part-time office associate. Click here to learn more about these open positions and to apply.

Woodridge Clean-Up Day

Get ready for Woodridge Clean-Up Day! This event takes place the first full week of October (October 7 through October 11, 2024). Customers of Groot’s single-family garbage collection service can dispose of an unlimited amount of refuse, including furniture, carpeting, bulky items, and just plain junk, on their regularly scheduled garbage collection day during this week. Please ensure all items are properly bundled, bagged, and prepared for pick-up as you would for any regular collection day. Note that building materials, railroad ties, tires, and hazardous waste are not included in this program. Additionally, electronic items (anything with a plug) are prohibited from landfills and cannot be picked up as part of the Clean-Up Day (Amnesty Day) program. Take advantage of this opportunity to declutter your space!

Groot Transition Update

Groot received new 35-gallon refuse and recycling containers last Friday. This week and next, they will assist residents who requested smaller containers by facilitating size exchanges. If you requested a 35-gallon toter or registered for one but have not received it, please place your larger toter at the curb and ensure it is visible on your regular garbage collection days. If your larger toter is not out, Groot won’t be able to swap it out. For any billing issues, Groot will update your information, but please allow 2-3 business days for these changes to appear online.

For concerns regarding new toters, incorrect sizes, container size changes, or billing inquiries, residents should contact Groot directly at 888-485-0900 or via email at OLP3098@wasteconnections.com. Please include your name, phone number, address, and a brief description of your service issue.

Final Brush Chipping Day: Saturday, October 12

Don’t miss your last chance for Brush Chipping this season! The final day for service will be Saturday, October 12, at the Public Works Department and the Park District chipping site located on 71st Street, just west of Woodridge Drive. The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pricing is as follows: $5 for the first carload, $3 for same-day returning cars, and $10 for pickup trucks, vans, or trailers. We accept branches up to 8 inches in diameter, and proof of residency is required.

Leaf Burning is Prohibited in Woodridge

As we welcome the fall season, please remember that burning leaves is prohibited. This includes not only leaves but also grass, grass clippings, and refuse from farming or gardening, as well as any other combustible materials. To help keep our community safe and clean, please dispose of leaves properly by utilizing the yard waste disposal services available. We’re pleased to inform you that leaf pickup is included with your yard waste disposal through December 15, 2024. Thank you for your cooperation!

Prescription Drug Drop Off Event

Join State Senator John Curran for a Prescription Drug Drop Off Event at the Woodridge Police Department Community Room located at 7215 Janes Avenue on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. Help protect the environment, avoid accidental poisoning, and prevent misuse and abuse by safely disposing of unused drugs at this free community event. Accepted medications include prescriptions, pet medications, and vitamins. Please make sure to remove prescription drugs from pill bottles and put them in ziplock or brown paper bags. Needles, liquids/creams, and non-prescribed drugs are restricted from this event.

DuPage County to Offer Energy Assistance Beginning October 1

DuPage County will offer energy assistance funds for income-eligible households to help with natural gas, propane, electric bills, and furnace repairs. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides one-time support for homeowners and renters, including a monthly discount on Nicor Gas bills for qualifying customers. Applications for seniors, individuals with disabilities, families with young children, and those facing utility disconnections will open on October 1. Starting September 17, residents can schedule in-person appointments by calling Community Services at (630) 407-6500. All other eligible households can apply starting November 1. For more information, click here.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY

Woodridge 40th Anniversary Celebration and Clock Tower Dedication

This photo captures former Mayor William Murphy alongside neighbors Henry and Marilyn Ristic, who served as co-chairs of the 40th Village Anniversary Celebration and the Village Clock Tower Dedication in 2000.

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