September/October 2013
Expanded Recycling & Senior Citizen Discount The Village of Bensenville will be expanding its recycling program with the addition of new, free recycling carts for all single family residents in September. In conjunction with the new recycling carts is a newly created discount on refuse pickup for senior citizens. “The new carts will make recycling even easier and convenient for Bensenville residents,” said Village President Frank Soto “I encourage everyone to use these new carts and recycle as much as possible to keep Bensenville the clean and beautiful place it is.” New Recycling Carts •
All residents receive a 65-gallon rolling recycling cart, free of charge, and can upgrade to a 95-gallon for no additional fee.
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These carts will be distributed in September to all homes receiving curb side recycling.
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While recycling remains voluntary, beginning in November, these carts must be used for recycling. Allied/Republic Services will be using automated trucks. The driver will be using a cart lifter to empty the recycling cart. The cart lifter is specifically designed for the supplied carts and will not work with other recycling bins.
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After 60 days, if you find that the recycling cart is too small, please contact the village and to get a larger cart in its place at no cost.
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The materials accepted in the program are the same.
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No sorting is required, put all recyclables together in the recycling cart.
New Senior Citizen Discount The Village enacted a 15 percent Senior Citizen Discount for single-family residences where the principle resident of the home is 65 or older. ** Senior Citizens already receiving a water bill discount will automatically receive the waste discount. If you don’t already receive the water discount please call 630-766-8200 to sign up.
Garden Club Dedicates Blue Star Memorial Garden Club of Bensenville will have a rededication ceremony for the recently repositioned Blue Star Memorial Marker at 11 a.m. on September 11. The refurbished marker has been placed on Fenton High School’s property at the northeast corner of Route 83 and Grove Street. The public is invited to attend. The marker honors all veterans who have served or are serving in the U.S. military.
Scarecrow/Craft Fest, and Chili Cook off The First United Methodist Church will hold a Scarecrow/Craft Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 on the church grounds, 328 S. Church Road. Make a scarecrow to take home. There will also be face painting, music, children’s games and food. Residents, clubs and business are invited to enter the scarecrow contest. Prizes will be awarded based on public vote. There will also be a chili cook off. Crafters are invited to participate in the craft fair. Booths are $25. For more information or to sign up to a craft fair, contact Janine at 630-207-1579 or Susan at 630-337-4685.
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