Village News

A 2% increase to the water/sewer rates and $0.50 increase to the bi-monthly distribution charge went into effect throughout the community on May 1, 2013. All bills generated after this date will reflect these changes.

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

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Republic Services began the curbside yard waste collection program on April 5. It will continue until the last collection date in November. Click below for guidelines.

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The Spring edition of the Village Newsletter is now available online.

In this issue:
Farewell Message from Retiring Village Board Members
Early Voting & Election Day
Yard Waste Collection
Upcoming Events
School Safety
A Regional Comparison of Taxes, Fees and Debt
Electrical Aggregation and Solicitors
Emergency Preparedness
Know When to Call an Ambulance
... and more!

The Dundee Township Historical Society will open for the season on March 10 with a program about bees and beekeeping at 2:00 pm.

Click below for a copy of the Spring Newsletter, which provides information about this and other 2013 programs, including:
- Annual Meeting & Program on May 5
- Historic House Walk on June 22
- Annual Garage Sale (date to be determined)
- New and ongoing museum exhibitions
- History of the Doederlein Lumber Company building, which is soon to be demolished
- New publication "The Historic Business District of Carpentersville"
- Call for assistance and volunteers
- Research assistance information

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Please visit the Resident Info Kit on our website for additional information.

Homeowners in West Dundee are eligible for a program, funded through a US Dept of Energy grant, that helps pay for property upgrades to cut heating and cooling costs by improving energy efficiency.

Property owners pay $99 for an energy assessment by certified contractors to identify energy saving upgrades. Energy Impact Illinois will then pay a portion of the cost for the upgrades – as much as $1,750. Homeowners can save, on average, $500 per year on their energy bills after making energy efficiency upgrades to their home through this program.

For more information, call Megan Butler at 630-750-7726 or email meg@energyimpactillinois.org

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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. 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.

Approximately 150 parkway trees will be planted as part of the 2012 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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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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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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