The Village of Green Oaks recently completed consideration of a process to select a single refuse hauler to provide service for all single-family homes in the village. This type of refuse management system is called franchising and is commonly used throughout Lake County.

Currently, Green Oaks residents individually contract for these refuse collection services with any of the four haulers providing services in the Village. Franchising with a single waste hauler has a number of benefits for Green Oaks and its residents.

Considering a new program such as this requires guidance from the experts in the field and input from our residents. Last fall, the Village issued a fact sheet and survey to residents asking for input on the issue of refuse contract franchising. The Board’s current actions stem from responses to that survey.

The next step of the process is to enact an ordinance to limit refuse service for residential customers to the selected hauler. Upon enactment of this ordinance, residents would be required to use this vendor for all regular waste collection services.

This guide was sent to all of you, our residents, to inform you of the planned garbage franchise and the services to be offered. The Board plans to enact the ordinance on September 6. Residents who wish to comment on this matter should respond to the Village Board prior to the September meeting. Green Oaks is planning to start the new franchise system on October 2, 2000.

Thank you for your attention to this new program.

REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE GUIDE
Information about the pending homeowner refuse service franchise program

Refuse Franchising Benefits

• Refuse collection rates reduced for most residents

Refuse collection costs are most affected by transportation, equipment and labor costs. With only one hauler stopping at every residence, route efficiency improves for the hauler and this is reflected in lower service rates.

• Reduced truck traffic and impact on village roads

Truck traffic can be greatly reduced by establishing a franchise with one hauler. Fewer trucks traveling miles on Village roads significantly reduces damage to the roads, thereby reducing street maintenance costs for the village.

• Service rates are reduced and service options increased

Municipalities who decide to franchise refuse collection for single-family households are able to request increased levels and types of service for all residents while overall lowering the cost of such services.

• Village funds can be redirected to other areas

Less road maintenance means more funding will be available to serve Village residents in other ways.

GREEN OAKS’ REFUSE SERVICE PROVIDER

Mundelein Disposal was selected to serve as residential accounts in the Village. They currently provide refuse service for more than half of our residents and have excellent service reputation.

Under the new franchise contract, residents select one of three refuse service levels as noted below, and may opt for one of two landscaping waste services. Fall leaf collection will still be provided by the Village. Recycling collection for single-family households is included in the monthly fee. Landscape waste service is available by seasonal subscription or on an as-needed basis by sticker.

Mundelein Disposal will send out service selection forms following passage of the franchise ordinance.

SERVICE LEVEL OPTIONS

Residents have several service level options to choose from. All options include unlimited recycling, described in this guide. Resident service selection must be made in September or Basic Service only will be provided.

Basic Service $17.30/month

• Unlimited collection of regular refuse in bags or containers of residents choice.

Limited Container Service $14.85/month

• All materials must be placed in a 95 gallon covered container, provided by hauler. Additional materials may be placed in a bag or container (32 gals. Or less) and affix with a pre-paid tag.

Tag Service $1.75/tag

• Resident must purchase tags locally and affix them to all refuse bags or containers. Bags and containers may be no more than 32 gallons.

WASTE COLLECTION DAYS AND TIME

Waste will be picked up, as assigned on Monday or Wednesday, beginning at 7 a.m. Recyclables are picked up separately from regular garbage. Waste may not be set at the curb more than 12 hours prior to collection.

Curbside Recycling Service

Residents can set out an unlimited amount of recyclable materials weekly on the same day as garbage collection. The charge for this service is included in all service level options.

Landscape Waste Service Options

Landscape waste (LSW) service is offered at two levels. The hauler will provide LSW collection once a week from April 1 through November 30. For both service options, twigs and branches less than 4" around and no larger than4" in length/60 lbs, must be bundled with twine and placed next to bagged/containerized LSW.

Subscription Service $45/year

Collection of up to four (4) containers per week. Containers suitable for use include 33 gallon Kraft paper bags and 34 gallon capacity metal or plastic cans.

LSW Bag Tag Service

One pre-paid sticker per bag. Biodegradable paper bags and bag tags for landscape waste will be available at area stores

Fall Leaf Collection

Fall leaf collection will be provided at no cost to residents on Saturdays, beginning mid-October and concluding November 30. Leaves only may be raked out to the ditch/curb line for removal during this timeframe.

Bulk Item Service

Residents are allowed to place one bulk item per week at the curb for regular collection. Bulk items include small pieces of furniture, small electrical appliances, etc. All items set out for bulk pickup must be 60 lbs. or less.

Special Pick-Ups