Brush Cleanup

The Brush Pickup program starts on the first Monday of each month, May – November. If there is a holiday on the first Monday it will start on the next day after the holiday.

Do not put brush out more than two days before the first Monday of each month.

Limbs should be no larger than eight (8) inches in diameter (length is unimportant), and neatly stacked with all butt ends in the same direction facing the curb line.  Limbs should not be bundled.

The program is not designed for pick up of whole tree removals. If a tree is removed, the resident is responsible for disposal of the brush and logs from the tree. If it is placed on the parkway for pick up, the City's contractor will not pick up the brush. The program is for trimming of trees and shrubbery for enhancing yard appearance. Anything more than this is the resident's responsibility. Any limbs over eight inches in diameter will be rejected, as will root balls, foreign materials such as lumber, fence posts, or any material placed in containers.

Small twigs from yard clean ups should be disposed of through the yard waste sticker collection program.

Please remember that crews will not return for brush that is placed out after the contractor has been through the area, so it is important for residents to have brush placed out just prior to pickup.

A charge of $1.25/month for brush pickup service is reflected in your quarterly bill.

Questions about brush pick-up should be directed to the City of West Chicago, (630) 293-2250.