Hoffman Estates tree branch pickup begins Sept. 20

Hoffman Estates' free curbside tree branch pickup fall program will begin the week of Monday, Sept. 20.

The program is for residents covered by the village refuse collection contract. Routes and dates have been established for various sections of the community. To view them, visit https://tinyurl.com/srx6s9.

Only one collection pass will be made for each street. If branches are too large, mixed with unacceptable materials or have not been prepared properly, they will not be picked up.

Public Works 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.

Crews will not accept: tree trunks, stumps or root balls; firewood; railroad ties or landscape timbers; grass clippings, leaves, sod, plants or yard waste.

On the first date of pickup listed for your area, neatly stack branches at curbside by 7 a.m. with the cut ends facing toward the street. Do not tie branches in bundles or place in any container.

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (847) 490-6800.