Put Waste in its Place

The most common contaminants found in curbside recycling include plastic bags and product wrap, batteries, medical waste, food waste and electronics.

To improve your recycling habits, consider visiting nearby facilities for proper disposal. You can drop off electronics, rechargeable batteries and more at the Highland Park Recycling Center located at 1180 Half Day Road. It is open every Tuesday and the first Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For unused or expired medication, simply visit the Deerfield Police Department lobby. To divert food waste from landfills, use your curbside composting bin and pick up a free kitchen compost pail at the Village Hall.

Test your knowledge of how to properly dispose of items with our “Put Waste in its Place” online sorting game.

Waukegan Road Resurfacing Project

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) started their resurfacing project along Waukegan Road from Lake Cook Road to Half Day Road (IL 22) this week. This project will result in daily lane closures and is anticipated to be completed by the end of September.

As the owners of the road, IDOT will be managing the project but the Village will be in coordination with IDOT throughout the construction and will provide updates via the blog on the Village website. This project will be similar in nature to the Waukegan Road resurfacing project that took place south of Lake Cook Road in 2021. Subscribe to the Village’s project blog for updates to be sent to your e-mail.

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Public Works Open House – Saturday, May 18

Join the Village of Deerfield and Deerfield Park District from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, for a kid and adult friendly Open House at Deerfield’s Public Works Facility, 465 Elm Street. Parking is available at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street.

This event is free for all ages and will feature:

Tours and Exhibits
Fun Giveaways
Hands-On Activities
Vehicles & Equipment
Prizes
Vendors & Education
Public Works Merchandise
Bring Your Own Bucket, Compost Soil Giveaway

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245.

Stay Informed on Village Board Meetings

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