Leaf Collection Program Starts October 30

The Village’s annual leaf collection program provides residents with an alternate way to dispose of their leaves. Residents who do not mulch or bag their leaves may rake them to the curb or carriage walk line the night before their scheduled pickup.

Beginning the week of October 30 and continuing through December 1, Public Works Department crews will make one pass by each house in the Village every week during the five-week program. 

See the following guidelines and reminders for leaf pickup:

Below are the guidelines and reminders for leaf pickup:

• Rake leaves into piles no greater than five feet in width
• Do not rake leaves into the streets, sidewalks or carriage walks
• Do not put out leaves more than one day prior to pickup
• Do not rake grass clippings, sticks, rocks, branches or mud to the curb with your leaves
• Do not park on the street the day of your pickup 
• Try to put leaves out each week
• Inclement weather may delay pickups, but crews will make at least five trips through each neighborhood
• Direct landscapers to abide by the Village’s guidelines for leaf collection

Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips

The Village of Deerfield will have Trick-or-Treat hours on Tuesday, October 31, from 3:30-7 p.m. As a reminder, help Deerfield-area children stay safe this Halloween with the following tips:

• Drive cautiously
• Make sure children are accompanied by adults
• Look both ways before crossing the street
• Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas
• Wear bright-colored or reflective costumes in the dark

For more Halloween safety tips, visit the National Safety Council's website.

Halloween Candy Wrapper Recycling at Village Hall

The Village has partnered with Rubicon’s Trash or Treasure program to provide a recycling option for Halloween candy wrappers.

The candy wrappers collected through Trash or Treasure are mailed to a recycling processor. The recycling processor sorts and cleans the candy wrappers before the material is shredded and pelletized.

The plastic from the candy wrappers is used to create doggy bags for local animal shelters. Any paper or aluminum wrappers are recycled using traditional methods.

The recycling box is located in the lobby of  Village Hall and candy wrappers can be dropped off during regular business hours.

Winter Market Vendors Wanted

Calling all vendors! The Village of Deerfield and DBR Chamber of Commerce's annual Winter Market will be held on Saturday, December 2 at The Patty Turner Center. This year’s Winter Market will be indoors and once again will feature live entertainment, children’s activities, retail and craft booths, non-profit charities, food vendors and holiday fun. Limited vendor spaces are available, so act fast and register today.