Recycle Political Signs

From April 1-29, you can recycle corrugated plastic yard signs at the Highland Park Recycling Center. Be sure to remove wire supports, which can be recycled separately as scrap metal. The Highland Park Recycling Center, at 1180 Half Day Road in Highland Park, is open every Tuesday and the first Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, visit their website or call 847.432.0807

Please Note: This program is for corrugated plastic yard signs only. Do not place these signs in regular home recycling bin, bring them to a drop-off location to be recycled properly.

Shredded paper with words saying "Paper Shredding Event"

Village Hosts Paper Shredding Event April 19

The Village and Lakeshore Recycling will host a free residential paper shredding event on Saturday, April 19, at the Public Works facility, 465 Elm Street, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The paper will be shredded on site. Participants are limited to three bankers boxes or paper bags per vehicle. Residential only, please no businesses.

For more information, contact Communications Coordinator David Fitzgerald-Sullivan at 847.719.7400 or dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us.

'Do I Need a Permit?'

The Community Development Department’s Building Division wants to remind residents that in most cases a permit is required when there is an intention to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change occupancy of a building, erecting, installing, enlarging, altering, repairing, removing, converting or replacing something structural, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems. Download our handy “Do I Need a Permit?” infographic for more information.

All permits are processed entirely on-line and the process is completely paperless. After you obtained all your contractors and detailed plans, simply apply online and complete a few questions based upon the type of permit you are requesting.

An infographic of a house with examples of when a permit is needed

Safe Screens Parent Workshop Series

The Deerfield Police Department is excited to offer a free Safe Screens Parent Workshop Series for Deerfield residents to help you navigate your child's digital world safely! Each of the four sessions are hosted by School Resource Officer Lauren Maldonado and Digital Forensics Expert Sergeant Trevor Salato and will cover a different topic to give you the tools needed to protect your child online.

The sessions will be held in the Deerfield Village Hall Council Chambers from 6-7:30 p.m. on four separate evenings in April and May.

Workshop Dates and Topics:

April 17 - Parental Controls: Learn how to set up time limits, content restrictions and privacy settings.
May 1 - Snapchat Safety: Tips to manage contacts, privacy and prevent inappropriate content.
May 15 - TikTok & Instagram Safety: Keep your child safe from online risks with monitoring tools.
May 29 - Minecraft, Roblox & Other Chat Apps: Protect your child from unapproved contacts and ensure a safe gaming experience.

Sign up for each session you'd like to attend—attend one, or better yet, all four! Registration and more information on each session can be found here.

Stay Informed on Village Board Meetings

Do you want to stay up-to-date on what the Village Board will be discussing at meetings? Click here to view upcoming agendas, previous agendas and meeting minutes for the Board of Trustees and other Village boards and commissions.