City of St. Charles sets holiday office hours, service schedules

ST. CHARLES, Ill. (Dec. 10, 2015) - City of St. Charles offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 and 25, 2015, for the Christmas holiday and Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, New Year's Day. Enjoy your holidays!

Refuse Collection

There will be regularly scheduled refuse pick up the weeks of Dec. 21 and 28.

Holiday Tree Pick Up

Christmas trees will be picked up during the weeks of Jan. 4 and 11, 2016. Trees will be picked up on both sides of the river on the regular scheduled refuse day. After this two-week period, a sticker will be required. Trees are not to be placed in disposal bags. Residents should note that all decorations, including tinsel, must be removed.

Holiday Light Recycling

Bring your old strings of lights and unwanted electronics to the St. Charles Electronics Recycling Container at the Public Works Facility at 1405 S. Seventh Ave., Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (excluding holidays).

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (630) 377-4405 or pw@stcharlesil.gov.

About the City of St. Charles

Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.###