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November-December City of Elgin 2020 Newsletter Explore Elgin Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. Like many events this year, plans must remain flexible due to the nature of the pandemic and its dynamic restrictions. For the most updated information, contact 311 or visit cityofelgin.org/events. Holiday Celebrations Santa's Workshop Saturday, December 12 Enjoy some holiday cheer as you walk through the North Pole in the Hemmens Cultural Center’s Exhibition Hall. Take your picture in Santa’s chair and collect a candy cane and make-at-home craft. This is a ticketed event with designated time slots between 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $<strong>10</strong> for residents and $12 for non-residents. Tickets must be purchased in advance at cityofelgin.org/register. Subscribe Elgin Receive the latest news and announcements about public services, events, businesses, scams and more by subscribing to City of Elgin and partner email lists: City of Elgin news releases cityofelgin.org/news City of Elgin events cityofelgin.org/eventnews City of Elgin construction cityofelgin.org/constructionupdates Hemmens Cultural Center cityofelgin.org/hemmensnews Elgin Police Outreach - Seniors Citizens cityofelgin.org/seniornews Smart 911 Emergency Notifications cityofelgin.org/alerts *Events subject to change based on COVID restrictions Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin cityofelgin.org/DNAemails Elgin Area Chamber cityofelgin.org/chambernews Explore Elgin Area Tourism Bureau cityofelgin.org/CVBnews Utility Box Wrapping Program Utility boxes around the globe are being painted or wrapped in artwork, and Elgin now has its own such program. Not only does this program deter graffiti, it also encourages community building and placemaking while promoting original artwork by local artists. Utility boxes provide a large, smooth canvas and they are typically located in high traffic areas, providing an ideal setting to showcase public art. Sponsors Wanted Sponsor a utility box to help expand public art in Elgin! You can choose a box and see which applications exist for that box, or see all of the applications and select the box based on the available artwork. Sponsorships begin at $2,500 and increase from there, depending on the size of the box. Artwork has an expected lifespan of 7-<strong>10</strong> years. New this Year: Go See Them Up Close “A City is a Gift” by Elgin artist Kerri Liu Location: Douglas/Chicago Intersection Inspiration: Simply walking around and experiencing what Elgin has to offer. From the many parks and preserves to music and art shows, delicious food options and gorgeous architecture, Elgin has been intentionally curated to the interests of its people. As I get to know the people of Elgin, this seems to be an ongoing conversation. Who is this generation of citizens? What do we want for our families, friends and selves right now? What do we hope to pass on to future generations? It is a gift that we have this time and space. What will we decide to do with it is dependent on each of us. “Cravasse,” by Chicago artist Kristi O’Meara Location: McLean/Larkin Intersection Inspiration: Intricate patterns found in nature: the cellular structure of plants, vermicular patterns created by insects, fossilized textures of oceanic creatures preserved eternally in stone, the structure of skin cells as seen under a microscope, the infinite wonder of microcosmic patterns that construct the world around us. SNEAK PEEK SNEAK PEEK C CITYOFELGIN.ORG | 311 (OR 847-931-6001) GAILBORDEN.INFO C
November-December City of Elgin 2020 Newsletter Divert Waste Simple Recycling Residents, have you tried this FREE service to recycle textiles at the curb? The Simple Recycling service collects many categories of items that aren’t recyclable through your regular curbside recycling program; things like clothing, shoes, small appliances, lamps and more. View the full list of possible (and not possible) items at cityofelgin.org/simplerecycling. Simply fill up the orange Simple Recycling bags with acceptable items and place it at your curb for pickup on your regular garbage collection day. *Note: Bags must be out by 6:00 a.m. or they could be missed - Drivers get through routes very quickly since they don’t stop at every house. If your collection is missed, notify Simple Recycling online at simplerecycling.com or over the phone at 866-835-5068. Need bags? Request bags online at simplerecycling.com or call Simple Recycling at 866-835-5068. Curbside Organics Collection Compost Your Food Scraps and Yard Waste April-November Residents may purchase a subscription to participate in Elgin’s curbside organics collection program, where weekly collections run during the months of April through November, in conjunction with the yard waste service. Residents can combine acceptable organic food waste in a designated bin along with yard waste to reduce the amount of compostable waste in the landfill, and potentially save money on yard waste bags and stickers. An annual fee is billed separately through Waste Managment for this service. Residents have three cart size options at different subscription rates: 96 gallon cart: $141/season 64 gallon cart: $131/season 35 gallon cart: $121/season Any additional containers outside of the organics cart will require a sticker to be serviced. To sign up for the Organics Collection subscription service, please contact Waste Management at 800-964-8988. At Your Door Special Collection Elgin residents have an easy way to dispose of household hazardous waste and to recycle electronics. You do not need to sign up for this program - it is offered as part of your regular household waste and recycling service. To dispose of home-generated special materials and schedule a collection at your home, you must contact Waste Management online at wmatyourdoor.com or by calling 800-449-7587 (Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.). The materials accepted through this program include: Automotive Products Antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid, motor oil and filters, fuels, and more. Garden Chemicals Fertilizers, insect sprays, herbicides, pesticides, and weed killers. Paint Products Paint, caulk, glue, stain, stripper, thinner, and wood preservative. Household Cleaners Ammonia, heavy-duty cleaner, rust remover, tile/shower cleaner, upholstery cleaner, and more. Create Less Garbage? Reduce Your Cart Size Each home is provided a 64-gallon wheeled gray garbage cart. But that doesn’t mean each home produces enough garbage to fill that cart on a weekly basis. Residents can opt for a smaller 35-gallon cart for the same monthly rate as the 64-gallon cart. Residents who opt for this option can place one additional disposal item per week at the curb without a sticker, such as a yard waste bag or bulky item. *Note: With this option, it’s important not to remove your cart from the curb until after the additional disposal item has been collected so drivers know you are a small-cart subscriber. *Note: This differs from the Senior Cart Program, which does not include an extra disposal item. Contact Elgin 311 to pursue this option. Electronics Computers, monitors, keyboards, MP3 players, televisions (limit one per call), DVD/CD players, tape players, VCR, cell phones, desktop printers, fax machines, and microwaves. Mercury Containing Items Batteries, compact fluorescent lamps, fluorescent tubes, thermometers, and thermostats. Sharps, Needles and Lancets Must be placed in a sealed, rigid, puncture resistant container. GAILBORDEN.INFO D CITYOFELGIN.ORG | 311 (OR 847-931-6001) D
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