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1. Is it alright to prune my parkway tree?

Homeowners should not attempt to prune parkway trees. As parkway trees are in the Village right-of-way, they are the responsibility of Public Works. These trees are trimmed to specific specifications. The Village has contractors who trim trees as well as our in-house staff. If a homeowner would like his/her professional to trim their parkway tree at their expense they must contact Public Works at 847-317-7245 for permission.

2. Who should I contact if my parkway tree looks sick or dead?

Contact Public Works at 847-317-7245 to have the Village to check out any problems with parkway trees and perform any remedy required.

3. Can I put too much mulch around my tree?

Yes, any more than 2 to 3 inches prevents water from getting to the roots of the tree. Also, do not mound the mulch or dirt around the trunk of the tree. This can make the tree vulnerable to diseases and insects. An alternative is to saucer the mulch or dirt around the tree to help capture water.

4. When is leaf removal?

Leaf removal is performed during the 4 weeks prior to the week of Thanksgiving. The dates are available on the Village's website and in the September/October edition of the Village newsletter, D-Tales.

5. How do I dispose of my leaves?

Leaves can be disposed of in a number of ways. Rake the leaves to the curb in a long neat pile, approximately 4 feet wide, for Public Works vacuum machines to collect. Please do not place the leaves in the street or on carriage walks or sidewalks. Do not rake grass clippings, sticks, rocks, branches or mud to the curb with your leaves.

These materials clog and damage the equipment used for collecting leaves. If these items are found, the leaves will not be removed. You can also place the leaves in paper yard waste bags for Waste Management to collect with the weekly yard waste pickup. A landscape waste sticker must be affixed or else the bags will not be collected. You may also have your landscaper take the leaves away to a waste site.