Brush Pick-Up & Leaf Collection

**Storm Debris Collection - February 27th, 2023**

Due to the recent storm, there will be a special storm debris collection starting on Monday, February 27th. All brush should be stacked in the same direction and placed at the curb by 7:00 AM. Once the crews have made a pass, they will not return. This collection is strictly for storm related debris (no yard maintenance or beautification pruning will be accepted). Please have patience as it may take some time to get through the entire Village.

Collection Guidelines:

  • Twigs and branches must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter.
  • All brush must be stacked in the same direction when placed curbside.
  • Brush should not be bagged, bundled or tied.
  • Brush left by a contractor (hired by HOA, etc.) to do tree trimming in a subdivision/area will not be picked up.

Many residents are still without power. ComEd is aware of this and is working to get everyone up and running.
The Spring Brush Collection is scheduled to begin on May 15th.
Please contact Wauconda Public Works with any questions (847) 526-9610.

Residential Brush Pick-Up Schedule

The Village will coordinate 2 Village-wide residential brush collection events.

Please note:
Spring Brush Pick-Up will be performed for all residents in the corporate limits of the Village starting May 15 at 7:00 am.
Fall Brush Pick-Up will be performed for all residents in the corporate limits of the Village starting October 16 at 7:00 am.

General Brush Pick-Up Guidelines

  • Twigs and branches must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter.
  • All brush must be stacked in the same direction when placed curbside.
  • Brush should not be bagged, bundled or tied.
  • Brush left by a contractor (hired by HOA, etc.) to do tree trimming in a subdivision/area will not be picked up.

Village of Wauconda residents that would like to participate in the Brush Pick up Program should have brush placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on Monday morning. The contractor will pick-up brush throughout the corporate limits of the Village of Wauconda, however once they have completed the pick-up on your street, they will not return.

Leaf CollectionLakeshore Recycling Systems leaf vacuuming will begin the second week of October and continue through the second week of December. Residents are asked to rake the leaves within three feet of the curb for pick up by Prairieland Disposal the day of your garbage service collection. Leaves should not be bagged and should not be placed in the gutter or street. For additional information on this service, please call Lakeshore Recycling Systems at 847-381-9300 or visit the Prairieland Wauconda-Incorporated Residential page.