Village News

The Illinois Electronics Products Recycling and Reuse Act, which initially banned TVs and monitors from entering landfills beginning January 1, 2012, has been expanded to include the following electronics products:

- TVs & Monitors
- Printers
- Computers (including Laptops & Tablets)
- Electronic Keyboards & Mice
- Fax Machines
- VCRs & DVD Players & Recorders
- Portable Digital Music Players
- Video Game Consoles
- Small Scale Servers
- Scanners
- Digital Converter Boxes
- Cable & Satellite Receivers

These items must be returned for recycling or reuse. Manufacturers of these electronic devices in Illinois are required to accept them for recycling. This would include our local Best Buy store, among others. A list of companies is available on the IEPA's website.

Electronics may also be dropped off for recycling at the Elgin ReStore at 800 N State St in Elgin from 9am to 6pm Wednesdays through Fridays and 9am to 4pm Saturdays, or at the West Dundee Public Works Facility at 900 Angle Tarn Monday through Friday 8am to 3pm.

The Village of West Dundee is seeking interested volunteers to form a Community Events Committee. The Committee would be responsible for planning and executing activities and events for the benefit of the community, with the support of the Village.

Please contact Kim Tibbetts at villagehall@wdundee.org or 847-551-3800 if you are interested in assisting in this capacity.

On November 1, the Winter Street Parking Ban will take effect, prohibiting parking on Village streets between the hours of 2 am and 6 am. The parking ban will remain in effect until April 1, 2012.

Click below for additional details.

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Approximately 150 parkway trees will be planted as part of this year's parkway tree replacement program. To ensure the greatest chance of survival for these trees, the property owner is asked to assist in caring for new parkway trees planted in front of their location.

Attached are the tree care guidelines provided to each owner receiving a new parkway tree.

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As of the May 2011 billing, an increase to the water and sewer rates and distribution charge went into effect throughout the community.

Click below for detailed rate information and calculation of total bills per 1,000 gallons of usage.

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This article provides a brief history and a look forward at recycling in Kane County and Dundee Township.

ComEd's Smart Ideas program offers energy efficiency incentives, tools and tips from to help you take control of your energy usage and save money.

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In 2010, West Dundee experienced an increase in Burglary to a Motor Vehicle crime. Click below for helpful and easy to follow tips from the Police Department to avoid becoming a victim.

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Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in West Dundee.

Click on the link below for more information, including how to identify and manage EAB infestation.

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Although recreational fires are legal and do not require a permit, there are a few basic rules that need to be followed to ensure the health and safety of your family and neighbors.

Before breaking out the marshmallows and campfire songs, please review these rules to enjoy it all in a fire-safe and respectful manner.

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Both the State of Illinois and Kane County have enacted programs to ensure that individuals with special needs or disabilities gain the assistance needed in times of emergency or natural disaster.

Please pass this along to family and friends who care for individuals with special needs or the elderly.

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