Palatine winter brush collection underway

The Palatine Public Works Department is conducting its annual winter curbside brush collection this week.

Residents are asked to have all loose brush set out at the curb by 7 a.m. Crews will make only one pass down each street. If brush amounts are excessive, it may take all week to finish the collection.

Brush must be 8 inches or less in diameter to accommodate the chipper. Firewood, tree stumps and root balls will not accepted because of the potential damage to the chipper. Clean Christmas trees, without lights or decorations, will be accepted. Branches should be as long as possible with cut ends facing the street, without impeding traffic.

An announcement will be made if the pickup needs to be rescheduled due to poor weather conditions.

For more information, call public works at (847) 705-5200.