Public Works
Director of Public Works - Rusty Gross
rgross@westchester-il.org

1. Public Works Department
2. Street Department
3. Water Department

Public Works Department
The Public Works Department handles the following:

Branch Pickup (April  - November)
Branch Pickup Schedule (.pdf format)

--Please note that the Village branch pick-up program will be only the first FULL week of every month from April through November. All brush must be out no later than 7:00 a.m.  The truck will only pass once through a designated area.  Thursday and Friday are "Open Load Days" for pick up of any brush that will not fit through the chipper, such as: logs, stumps, evergreens, fruit trees and large limbs. Please put all your brush out for evaluation on your pick-up day.

--Please place branches up to 8 feet long on the parkway for pickup; do not bundle, tie or place in containers. Place with cut ends toward curb. If not stacked properly, a restack notice will be issued.

--We have no method of picking up large, oversized stumps or logs. They will be excluded from pick up unless cut for one man to lift.

--Private landscaping companies are responsible for removing their own yard waste materials.

Yard Waste
Please note yard waste stickers are available FREE of charge at the Village Hall and the Public Works Department.  These stickers are for small branch cuttings, grass clippings, twigs, etc.  Our contract with Waste Management includes branch pick-up. Materials must be bundled and tied, and no longer than 4 feet in length. Yard waste pick up is on your regular garbage day.

Sidewalk Replacement Program
Send sidewalk replacement request (pwrequest@westchester-il.org)

The Village offers an annual 50/50 shared sidewalk replacement program.  Applications are taken at any time during the year. There is a cut-off date when budget capacity is met. The project begins after bids are received and work is completd late summer-early fall.

Tree Replacement Program
Send tree replacement request (pwrequest@westchester-il.org)

The Village parkway tree program gives you the opportunity to beautify your yard and add to the curb appeal of your home. The program is a 50/50 shared cost and includes the purchase and planting of the trees Residents have a choice of three types of trees indigenous to the area. Trees are planted in April.

Leaf Bag Dispersal -the Village has discontinued the leaf bag program
Bags may purchased at Jewel, Dominick's and local home improvement centers.

Street Department - Superintendent: Dale R. Bogda
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The Street Department handles a wide variety of village services including:

1. Snow Plowing
2. Street Repair
3. Alley Grading
4. Leaf Removal
5. Street Sweeping
6. Village Vehicle Maintenance

Keeping the streets and alleys clear for plowing and repair allows us to do our jobs efficiently.

Water Department -Superintendent: John P. Fecarotta  
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The Water Department helps maintain our water supply and sewer system.  They are involved with the following:

1. Leak Detection and Repair  
2. Sewer Inspections & Maintenance
3. Meter Reading
4. Meter Repair
5. Maintenance and Repair of Water Mains and Hydrants 

Residents are advised to contact the Water Department before contracting with a plumber to rod the sanitary line.  We will check to make sure the problem is not in our system.