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WELCOME TO FYI WARRENVILLE
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* TGIF. It's time for the City's weekly recap to help us stay better connected, informed, and prepared.

Let's go…

AROUND THE CITY...
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A Guide to Recycling Right 

* Do you want to recycle more, but aren't sure what you can recycle - or where you can drop items off? 

* The City has a list of what you can recycle through our curbside program as well as items you can recycle in DuPage County. 

* This list includes household hazardous waste like paints, stains and aerosol cans, electronics, and construction and demolition debris.

* Learn more at: Recycle Right
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Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus Risk 

* The DuPage County Health Department has raised the West Nile Virus risk level from moderate to high due to multiple human cases of West Nile virus. 

* Protect yourself and your loved ones by following the four D's of defense: 

  • Drain standing water around your home.
  • Defend with insect repellent containing DEET.
  • Dress in long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes.
  • Dawn & Dusk: Use repellent during these peak mosquito times.
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REMINDER: Art on the Prairie is September 21 & 22

* WHAT: Enjoy live music and shop for art as you stroll through this juried art fair featuring photography, wood work, jewelry, ink prints, and much more from Midwest artists. 

* WHEN: Saturday, September 21: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 22: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

* WHERE: Warrenville Park District Recreation Center parking lot, 3S260 Warren Avenue.

* GET THE SCHEDULE: Art on the Prairie
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Fall Brush Pickup Schedule

* Brush pickup continues! Check below for your zone. Remaining September pickup date:

Zone 4 - Monday, September 23

October pickup dates:

Zone 1 - Monday, October 7

Zone 2 - Monday, October 14

Zone 3 - Monday, October 21

Zone 4 - Monday, October 28

Please observe the following guidelines for staff safety:

  • All brush must be bundled securely with twine, not wire.
  • Bundles must not exceed 50 pounds.
  • Put out pile prior to 7:00 a.m. on the day of pickup.
  • Limit to one pile of trimmed brush per address.
  • No logs, lumber, yard waste, thorns, or root-balls.
  • Pile size cannot exceed the following dimensions: 3 feet high, 8 feet wide, and 15 feet long.       
  • Branches do NOT exceed 8 inches in diameter. 
  • Branches do NOT exceed 8 feet in length.
  • All brush under 2 feet long is considered yard waste and should be placed in yard waste bags with a yard waste sticker to be picked up by the City's contracted garbage company on your designated garbage day.
  • Place cut ends extended toward the street. If piles are not prepared with all cut ends toward the road, the pile will not be picked up.
  • Brush placed in plastic bags or other containers will not be picked up by the City.
  • If the brush does not comply with these guidelines, you will be given a notice, and the pile will not be picked up.
  • Once the pile complies with the guidelines, contact the Public Works Department and the pile will be picked up.
  • Review the guidelines at: Brush Pickup                                    
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Fire District Open House is Wednesday, October 2

* WHAT: An open house during Fire Prevention Week.

* WHEN: Wednesday, October 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

* WHERE: Warrenville Fire Protection District, 3S472 Batavia Road, featuring: 

  • fire safety demonstrations
  • fun for kids
  • refreshments
  • giveaways
  • raffle

TIMELY TOPICS...
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National Preparedness Month

* There are many ways to prepare before a disaster occurs. 

* Consider supplies you need after a disaster to take care of your kids, the older adults in your family, and family members with a disability or who use medical devices.

* Also, think about what your pets will need.

* Check out Ready.gov's Build A Kit page at: https://www.ready.gov/kit


FROM COUNCIL CHAMBERS...
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* Public Safety and Finance Committee of the Whole meeting: Monday, September 23.

* City Council meeting: Monday, October 7.

* Most meetings held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 28W701 Stafford Place.

* Find meeting details at: Agenda Center


ONE MORE THING...
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* Thank you for reading. Help us spread the word!

* Invite friends and neighbors to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, FYI Warrenville

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