The Yorkville Minute - April 1, 2022 Edition
Wyland Mayor's Challenge

National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, April 1 - 30


For the fifth-year year, Mayor Purcell is joining mayors across the country in asking residents to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely by taking part in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation — and in return residents can win $3,000 toward their Home Utility Payments, water saving fixtures, and hundreds of other prizes. Plus, can nominate a local charity to receive a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE to serve the community.
 
The annual challenge, April 1 - 30, is a non-profit national community service campaign to see which leaders can best inspire their residents to make a series of informative and easy-to-do online pledges at www.mywaterpledge.com to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution, and save energy.  “This challenge is a great way for cities large and small to do our part for the planet – and reward our residents for doing the right thing.” said Mayor Purcell.
 
To participate, residents enter online at www.mywaterpledge.com, and then make a series of online pledges to conserve water on behalf of Yorkville, IL. Cities with the highest percentage of residents who take the challenge in their population category are entered into drawings for hundreds of eco-friendly prizes. The challenge also features additional resources for residents to take their commitment of conservation even further, from regional water and energy resource issues to cost-saving tips at home.

Amnesty Week - April 4 - 8

Advanced Disposal Amnesty Week – White Goods/Bulk Items – April 4 – 8!


The week of April 4th is White Goods/Bulk Items Amnesty Week. Please note that all White Goods/Bulk items must be on the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular garbage day. Only 1 pass will be made. During your normal garbage day, you may place out for collection an unlimited amount of white goods and bulk items for no additional charge. Please see our website for detailed information on acceptable and unacceptable items: http://il-yorkville.civicplus.com/159/White-Goods

New Waste Provider - Groot Industries - May 1st

New Citywide Refuse Service Provider - Groot Industries


The United City of Yorkville and Groot are pleased to announce that Groot will be the City’s exclusive provider for residential garbage and recycling collection beginning May 1, 2022. Groot will be delivering a new refuse and recycling cart beginning the last two weeks of April.  If you have any questions, please contact Groot via email at yorkville@groot.com or 630-892-9294
 
Existing Carts from Waste Management/Advanced Disposal: Carts will be removed after the last service day during the last week in April (April 25 - 29). Please leave your old waste and recycling carts at the curb so Waste Management can pick them up. Due to the number of carts, it may take an extra day or two to retrieve all the carts.

Egg Stravaganza April 2nd

Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Saturday, April 2nd


The hunt is on for an EGG-cellent adventure at Town Square Park (301 N Bridge St, Yorkville) on Saturday, April 2! Families will have a hoppin’ good time as they hunt for eggs (maximum of 10 eggs/child) and visit with the Easter Bunny! Plus, each child attending will receive an activity bag with crafts, activities and candy to continue the fun at home! The event costs $5 per person and everyone attending must register for the event. Two sessions will be available starting at 9:00am and 10:30am. Please make sure you bring a container for eggs and dress appropriately for the weather as this is an outdoor event. Registration is now available at https://bit.ly/3s1ooEl. For questions, contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at Recreation@yorkville.il.us

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