Palatine winter brush collection begins Feb. 5

The Palatine Public Works Department will conduct its annual winter curbside brush collection starting Monday, Feb. 5.

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

Guidelines when preparing your branches include: brush must be 8 inches or less in diameter to accommodate the chipper; firewood, tree stumps and root balls will not be accepted because of the potential to damage the chipper; branches should be as long as possible with cut ends facing the street, without impeding traffic; clean Christmas trees (without lights or decorations) will be accepted.

An announcement will be made if the pickup needs to be rescheduled due to poor weather conditions. For more information, visit https://www.palatine.il.us/227/Brush-Collection or call (847) 705-5200.