Recycle Your Election Signs at Village Hall!

November 6 to November 12
Village Hall parking lot (1200 Wilmette Ave)

As election season comes to an end, keep your plastic yard signs out of the landfill by recycling them!

The Village of Wilmette, City of Evanston, and Village of Glencoe have partnered with LRS to provide drop-off locations where residents can recycle corrugated plastic yard signs.

Residents are asked to please separate the metal stakes from the plastic signs to aid in the recycling process. ...

Pruning Oaks Tips!

November through February is the best time of year to prune oak trees on your property. Winter pruning minimizes the risk of introducing disease-causing pathogens into trees.

~ Prune them to get rid of low or weak branches, and deadwood that could cause a problem.
~ Prune limbs damaged in storms as soon as possible.
~ Do not take more than 20 percent of a tree`s live limbs in a single year.
~ Consult with a certified arborist to make decisions about your tree`s care.

Also, remember that mulch placed around the base should not be mounded against the trunk of the tree. Instead, mulch should have a donut shape, coming up to the tree base but not covering it.

When you care properly for your oak trees, they will give back with great shade, flood mitigation and support for local wildlife! ...

Leave the Leaves!

As the weather begins to change, please remember to leave the leaves.

Leaf litter is an important part of the ecosystem in your very own yard. Leaf piles under trees, bushes and in undisturbed corners offer safe and insulated overwintering habitat for many insects, including native bees and lightning bugs. It also acts as a natural fertilizer in the spring as it breaks down. ...