Hoffman Estates to resume branch pickup week of Sept. 28

The village of Hoffman Estates' free curbside tree branch pickup program will begin Monday, Sept. 28, for residents covered by the village refuse collection contract. Crews will accept tree branches no larger than 8 inches in diameter or 10 feet in length, shrub trimmings and similar brush, and branches from willow trees if separated from other materials. Not accepted are tree trunks, stumps or root balls; firewood; railroad ties or landscape timbers; lumber, fence posts or other wood objects; or grass clippings, leaves, sod, plants or yard waste. For information on getting a free truckload of wood chips, call the Public Works Department at (847) 490-6800.