BOREALIS Aurora rolls out new telephone numbers As of September 15, 2010, Aurora residents will and technological requirements, ten different need to remember only two telephone numbers prefixes were assigned with City government when seeking City services: 911 for police, fire telephone numbers throughout the years. The new and medical emergencies, and (630) 256-INFO VOIP system shifts all departments, divisions, and (4636) for everything else. employees to a single, convenient prefix: 256. Thanks to the implementation of a new voice- While phone numbers for the various city Going Green! over-internet protocol (VOIP) telephone system departments will all have a common and convenient that operates over the City’s 43-mile fiber optic “256” prefix (see listing on page 7), residents with ring, communication with Aurora government has non-emergency calls can simply dial our new been greatly simplified. The new telephone system Customer Service Call Center number, (630) 256- INSIDE will enhance operations and greatly reduce costs, INFO for assistance. Questions about the phone Take the Green Power providing a higher level of reliability, voice quality number changes can be directed to the Customer Challenge and overall customer service. Cost savings in the Service Division. Pages 2 and 3 first year of operation will approach a quarter of a Complete information on the new phone numbers million dollars. is prominently displayed on Aurora’s homepage at Aurora Water Nationally Recognized www.aurora-il.org. Because of the diversity of City building locations Page 3

Yard Waste, Leaf, Aurora offers electronics Brush Collection recycling thru November Back page A wide array of electronic goods, including old stereo equipment without speakers, game players computers and peripherals, entertainment and and joysticks; telephones, cell phones, pagers, office equipment, even microwave ovens, can now answering machines, typewriters, calculators, be dropped off at two locations in the City where adding machines, fax machines, shredders, they will be recycled safely and ecologically. copiers and postage meters. Microwave ovens are the only kitchen appliance On certain Saturdays in September, October and accepted. Toasters, coffee makers November, electronic recycling services will be and other appliances will not available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at either Aurora’s be taken. Central Garage, 720 N. Broadway Ave., or at the rear parking lot of Aurora’s Customer Service The recycling centers are staffed; Center, 3770 McCoy Drive. however, residents have to unload their materials themselves. Items accepted for recycling include PC’s, For the recycling center schedule, monitors, printers, scanners, modems, tapes, discs, see the advertisement on CD drives, cables, keyboards, mice and plotters; page 3. TV’s, VCR’s, DVD players, camcorders, cameras,

City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT Take the City’s From the Mayor’s Desk “Green Power Challenge”

Economic Decisions Won’t Be Easier he City of Aurora has kicked off its “Green Power Challenge” that is designed to encourage residents n almost every way, our city is doing without some moderation of personnel- and businesses to choose green well. Crime continues to fall, and we related costs. power over brown power for their are able to attract businesses and jobs to T Clearly, our employees and their electricity needs. Aurora (see page 6), despite a flagging bargaining units will have a major role in Ieconomy. And although the downturn “Aurora’s leadership in sustainability this discussion. They may decide to take has been causing our revenues to drop, initiatives is well-respected in the entire a holistic approach, sharing the realities the City of Aurora completed 2009 with region,” said Mayor of the new economy across the board. a balanced General Fund budget and is on Tom Weisner. “By This would cause some sacrifice on the track to do so, again, in 2010. encouraging the part of every City employee, but would community to choose This was accomplished through help sustain employment for most, if not green power, we solidify restructuring of City government, all, employees. The alternative to this our commitment to cutbacks, an early retirement program, approach will be layoffs across every City becoming part of the layoffs, pay freezes, furlough days and department. Through reorganization and solution in protecting short-term cooperative concessions from a strategic approach to last year’s layoffs, our environment for City unions. important services to the public were not generations to come. I impacted. It would be disingenuous of me challenge everyone in Unfortunately, national economic woes to suggest that significant layoffs in the Aurora to join us in this persist, and normal City revenues continue future won’t impact service levels. worthy effort.” to trend downward. It has become very clear that this is no quickly passing storm. The purpose of this letter is not to project The challenge teams The clouds of this recession will hang a sense of doom-and-gloom. We will get the City with the United over us for the next several years. through this situation…but it won’t be easy, States Environmental and it will require fundamental changes. Protection Agency (EPA) Our Director of Finance is projecting a and BlueStar Energy Politicians like to assure people there are significant revenue shortfall for 2011. Solutions, ’ only simple solutions to big problems, and Our options in response to this situation independent provider of green power to they can be achieved without trade-offs. are limited. On the revenue side of the residences. Ultimately, the City hopes I can only assure you that the Aurora City ledger, we are mindful that most families to become Illinois’ first “Green Power Council and I will work with diligence, would find it difficult to absorb a property Community” and to illustrate its leadership thoughtfulness and candor to adjust to tax increase. On the expenditure side in the challenge, has become a “Green new economic realities and create City of the ledger, there are several major Power Partner” by making a commitment to operations that are sustainable, not just in cost categories that we cannot cut – for purchase at least three percent of its annual 2011, but well into the future. example, employee pension obligations, electricity consumption as green power. most of which are mandated and Sincerely, Green Power is electricity that is generated TWO LOCATIONS! controlled by the state of Illinois. from environmentally preferable renewable Of course, we will be taking a second resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass or low impact hydro rather look at making more cuts in non-essential than from traditional sources such as the services, and we are preparing to sell off burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil which, certain city assets. Tom Weisner according to the EPA, are the nation’s single- Nonetheless, with personnel-related Mayor, City of Aurora largest industrial source of air pollution. costs constituting more Green power purchases also support the than 84 percent of the development of new renewable energy General Fund budget, generation sources nationwide. it will be impossible to Green Power Communities are cities and balance the 2011 budget towns where local governments, businesses and residents collectively buy green power in

2 City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT Take the City’s Aurora water nationally recognized “Green Power Challenge” he City of Aurora’s Water The Director’s Award Production Division has was the culmination amounts that meet or exceed the EPA’s purchasing requirements. already been recognized of a voluntary effort for producing Illinois’ best that included data To become a Green Power Community, at least tastingT water five times in the last collection and 2,600 households citywide would have to sign up to voluntarily purchase green power by December eleven years, winning in three two-year analysis, 14, 2010. Aurora businesses can also elect to consecutive years from 2007-2009. Now, assessment of potential purchase green power and the more that do, the in 2010, the Water Production Division areas of improvement and less the number of households that will be required has again received a major award — implementation of corresponding in order for Aurora to earn the this time in the area of Water Safety improvement measures. Asked designation. and Quality. what motivated Aurora’s voluntary Since Illinois’ electricity involvement in the program, The Directors Award, conferred by the market is deregulated, Superintendent of Water Production consumers and businesses Partnership for Safe Water with the US David Schumacher stated, “It’s our can purchase power through Environmental Protection Agency as the constant goal to improve the taste, both their electric utility and chief partner, recognizes Aurora’s efforts quality and safety of our water for the competitive suppliers. Both at continuous improvement of water the utility and the suppliers residents of Aurora.” production processes and safeguards in turn, purchase power from the same wholesale market, to assure optimal water quality to its and in most cases, some of residents. this power is designated as “It’s just another feather in the cap of green power. A list of these suppliers can be found on our top-notch water production team,” the EPA’s website at www. said Mayor Tom Weisner, upon hearing epa.gov/greenpower. More of the water production unit’s latest information on purchasing award. “This is a highly dedicated group green power is also available of employees and it is nice to see their on a special website developed for Aurora’s Green excellence is recognized.” Power Challenge at www.gogreenaurora.com. INFO Aurora Electronics Recycling Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm TWO LOCATIONS! Central Garage 720 N. Broadway (Rt. 25) • September 11 Customer Service Center • October 2 3770 McCoy Drive • November 6 • September 25 • October 23 • November 20

City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org 3 Tear out and save! the actions they take make a difference. The 20-hour, free program includes training in disaster preparedness, fire suppression, Aurora Fall Events! team organization, terrorism, medical principles and treatment and more. Information is on the City’s website at www.aurora-il.org under the Wednesday, September 15 “Emergency Management” tab on September Farmers Market the left side of the homepage. 2 - 6 p.m. West Aurora Plaza; 1951 W. Galena Blvd. Through Friday, October 1 Don’t miss this final “Farmers Market West” for Saturday, September 25 Art At City Hall: the season! Similar to the Saturday Farmers CERT Training continues Greg Governale, Photography Market downtown, “Farmers Market West” 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. brings farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, Aurora City Hall; 44 E. Downer Pl. flowers and more to Aurora’s far West side. Drop-Off Electronics Recycling Presented by the Aurora Public Arts 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Commission, Greg Governale, a Chicago native, Saturday, September 18 City of Aurora Customer Service became known for his captivating photographs Fiestas Patrias Center; 3770 McCoy Dr. of wild animals in their natural habitats. Noon to 10 p.m. Recycle your old computers, peripherals, 200 & 300 Blocks of North River St. entertainment and office equipment, and Saturday, September 11 Sponsored by the Aurora Hispanic Heritage microwave ovens safely and ecologically! Farmers Market Advisory Board and the Aurora Hispanic Details at www.aurora-il.org 8 a.m. to Noon Chamber of Commerce, Fiestas Patrias or see story on page 1. Aurora Transportation Center; commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month. 233 N. Broadway Ave. Music, cultural events, children’s activities, arts, Sunday, September 26 (Each Saturday until October 23) and crafts are all part of the fun-filled event CERT Training continues Celebrating its 98th year, the Aurora Farmers which will be staged across the street from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. market features farm-fresh produce, fresh- the former police headquarters at 350 cut flowers, perennials, annuals, hanging N. River St.; and the former YWCA baskets, flats of flowers, along with lawn parking lot at 201 N. River St. ornaments, bird baths and much more! Catch a Bunch of Authors October Drop-Off Electronics Recycling Local Authors Book Fair 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. Aurora Central Garage; 720 N. Eola Road Community Center; Saturday, October 2 Broadway Ave. (Rt. 25) 555 S. Eola Rd. Drop-Off Electronics Recycling Recycle your old computers, peripherals, Participants can meet more than 25 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. entertainment and office equipment, and authors who either live in the area or Aurora Central Garage; 720 N. microwave ovens safely and ecologically! Details who have written about the Fox Valley; Broadway Ave. (Rt. 25) at www.aurora-il.org or see story on page 1. purchase their books and have them signed. The authors work in a variety Friday, October 15 Sunday, September 12 of genres including fiction, nonfiction, Donnell Collins, Rebuilding Together Aurora mystery, romance, and others. “Skillets” exhibition Benefit Concert Noon to 4 p.m. David L. Pierce Art and History 2 p.m. Sunday, September 19 Center; 20 E. Downer Pl. Fiestas Patrias Continues Noon to 8 p.m. Renowned photojournalist Donnell Collins Auditorium; 500 Tomcat Ln. Including a parade that steps off at examines the theme of race and the Featuring Disney’s Choo Choo Soul, an noon from Benton and River Streets, beauty industry- how negative messages educational music group for children 1-7. then goes to Broadway Ave., to Downer and stereotypes pervade the so called Tickets are $18-$30. Proceeds benefit Pl., and ends at Middle Ave. “beauty world,” and how African-American Rebuilding Together Aurora, a non- children are made to feel less than profit, volunteer organization dedicated beautiful for having Afro-centric features. to helping low income families through Friday, September 24 CERT Training The exhibit is open from noon to 4 p.m. home renovation and repair. Information Wednesday to Friday until December 3. at www.rebuildingtogetheraurora.com. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Aurora Emergency Management Training Facility; 1100 Mitchell Rd. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Tear out and save! is about people helping people and is a realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations NOTE! for event information where citizens may initially be on their own and New Number Call (630) 256-INFO

4 City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org Tear out and save! Saturday, October 23 Friday, November 26 Drop-Off Electronics Recycling Rotary Club Holiday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Festival of Lights City of Aurora Customer Service 5 - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Center; 3770 McCoy Dr. 5 - 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday Phillips Park; 615 S. Smith Blvd. (Nightly through December 26) Sponsored by the City of Aurora and the Rotary Club of Aurora, Phillips Park comes alive with November over one mile of 40 holiday light displays. Drive Saturday, September 25 through and experience the magic with your Wednesday, November 3 family and friends. See Santa and his reindeer, Works By Dr. Charles Smith watch penguins play, see teddy bears in a Noon to 4 p.m. snowball fight! Information at: David L. Pierce Art and History www.aurorafestivaloflights. com. Center; 20 E. Downer Pl. Free/donations accepted. Presented by the Aurora Public Art Commission, the exhibit features more than 25 pieces of work from Dr. Charles Smith, the founder and curator of the African-American Heritage Museum and Black Veterans Archive, which December he established on land surrounding his Aurora home. The exhibit is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 1 - Wednesday to Friday until December 31. Sunday, December 26 Sunday, September 26 Saturday, November 6 Rotary Festival of Lights Drop-Off Electronics Recycling continues at Phillips Park. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aurora Central Garage; Friday, December 17 720 N. Broadway Ave. (Rt. 25) Winter Garden of Youth Art Opening Reception Thursday, November 11 5 - 7 p.m. Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony David L. Pierce Art and History 10:15 a.m. Center; 20 E. Downer Pl. Saturday, October 2 Downtown Aurora An annual exhibit of works of art by Aurora The parade will step off at 10:15 a.m. at students in grades K-12, sponsored by the Benton and Water Streets, proceed north on Aurora Public Art Commission. The exhibit Broadway Ave. to Downer Pl., and west to the is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday G.A.R. Memorial Hall at 23 E. Downer where to Friday until January 14, 2011. the ceremony, “Honoring All Who Served,” Sunday, December 26 Friday, October 15 will take place at approximately 10:30 a.m. Local veterans organizations will conclude the Kwanzaa Celebration ceremony with a military rifle salute at 11 a.m. 4 - 7 p.m. Prisco Community Center; 150 W. Illinois Ave. Saturday, November 20 A celebration of family, community and Drop-Off Electronics Recycling culture centered on seven basic values as Sunday, October 31 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. building blocks for peace and progress within City of Aurora Customer Service neighborhoods, the event features inspirational Center; 3770 McCoy Dr. speakers, food and entertainment for youth and adults. Sponsored by the African American Men Tuesday, November 23 of Unity. For information: www.aamou.org. Halloween Christmas Tree Lighting; Miss Merry Christmas/Jack Frost Introductions Hours An Aurora tradition continues! Details will be announced on the City’s website: www.aurora-il.org; and in the local media. 4 - 7:30 p.m.

NOTE! for event information Tear out and save! New Number Call (630) 256-INFO

City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org 5 APD Promotions Include First Female Commander urora Chief of Police Greg the department’s Investigations Thomas has announced several Division, where he has been assigned promotions including the first since 2008. Nelson was promoted female ever to be elevated to to Lieutenant in 2004, and also the rank of Commander. supervised the department’s Office A of Professional Standards, Support Israeli contingent Former Lieutenant Kristen Ziman Services and Patrol Divisions. has worked her way up through the He was promoted to Sergeant in visits Aurora ranks of the Aurora Police, starting as 1996 where he served in the Patrol a Cadet in 1991. She was sworn in as Three executives from an Israeli Kristen Ziman Division. Prior to his supervisory a Patrol Officer in 1994, worked as an engineering firm recently visited duties, Nelson worked as an Investigator in the Domestic Violence Investigator in both the General Assignment and the Aurora Police Department’s Reduction Unit in 1998, and was assigned to new headquarters to see its state- Gang Units; and was a Patrol Officer. During his the Support Services Bureau in 2002. She was career, Lieutenant Nelson also worked as a Field of-the-art fire suppression system promoted to Sergeant in 2003 and became the Training Officer and was a member up close. first female Aurora Police Lieutenant of the Special Response Team. in 2008. Aside from supervising in the Maya Shalev-Rozen, Yodi Rei, and Patrol Division, Ziman most recently The latest promotions resulted Iddo Zamir are employed by Poran worked in the Administrative Services from the retirements of long-time Shrem Engineering in suburban Division. She serves on the Aurora Police Commanders John DoBran and Mike Tel-Aviv and are currently working Foundation Board and has also been a Langston, who served over 31 and 27 on several planned government member of the department’s Honor years respectively. advanced data facilities in Israel. Guard and was a Field Training Officer. Other promotions included In her new rank, she will command They were accompanied by Bella Sergeants Mike Abbs, Rick the Aurora Police Department’s Treyger, a consultant with EYP Robertson and Keefe Jackson being Patrol Division. Paul Nelson Mission Critical Facilities in New elevated to Lieutenants; and Officers Timothy Ciochon, Donald Flowers and Mark York City and one of the foremost Another former Lieutenant, 23-year Aurora Police veteran Paul Nelson, was also elevated Moss, are the newest Aurora Police Sergeants. fire protection engineers in the to Commander. He will continue to oversee United States. The Hi-Fog © water mist protection system installed at the APD extinguishes fires by discharging a Aurora welcomes new retailers fine mist at high velocity without Just down the road, Von damaging electronic equipment. urora residents will be able to add two more destinations to their Maur plans to debut its It uses up to 90% less water than shopping checklist in September. first specialty chain store traditional sprinkler systems and is called Dry Goods at the Garden Ridge will be opening its used on large cruise ships, tunnels, . Dry Goods Ahome décor superstore in the former Expo hotels, data centers and hospitals. will have a vintage, turn-of- Design Center building at 956 Route 59, It is manufactured by Marioff which the century feel but plans located just north of the Westfield Fox Valley is headquartered in Finland. to cater to young women Shopping Center. The new business will Ald. Lynda Elmore with “fashion-forward” The Israeli contingent, along with a encompass nearly three acres and feature more clothing and accessories, than half a million pieces to decorate the home, representative from Marioff and Orr according to store officials. Protection Systems, the company including a large variety of Christmas and other which sold the system to the City, seasonal merchandise. The news of two big retailers landing in Aurora was welcome news to 10th Ward Alderman were welcomed by Mayor Tom “Chicago truly doesn’t have anything like it,” Lynda Elmore. Weisner, Aurora Police Commander said Garden Ridge Chief Executive Officer Joe Groom, Temple B’nai Israel Vice Tom Kibarian, who compared his business to “New retailers opening is especially exciting in President Gary Ramond, and Dr. the size of a Wal-Mart filled with only home light of the economic downturn,” Elmore said. Ron Ramer and Art Sheridan, two décor items. “Von Maur and Garden Ridge, along with the opening of the neighboring Golden Corral and temple members. Garden Ridge will occupy 109,000 square feet Chick-fil-A restaurants are great additions to Tear out and save! of vacant retail space and hire 30 full- and part- Aurora’s far East side.” time employees.

6 City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org Parade Attention Families with And Active Military Members! Ceremony Aurora offers service members Thursday, November 11 “Gifts From Home” 10:15 a.m. They protect our freedom and liberty by placing their lives on the line. The least we can do is say “thank you.” Ceremony “Honoring All Who Served” will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R) Memorial Hall, concludes with a Each year, the City of Aurora sends Aurora residents serving in the military a one-pound gift box of mixed nuts along with military rifle salute by local veterans organizations at 11 a.m. a holiday greeting card on behalf of the community. Steps off at Benton and Water Streets. Families of service men and women are encouraged to Parade route will proceed north on contact the Special Events Division at (630) 256-3370 between Broadway Avenue to Downer Place and 8 a.m and 5 p.m. and supply their family member’s name, west to the G.A.R. Memorial Hall. rank, complete military address as it should appear line-by- line, along with their address in Aurora; in order for them Included in this year’s parade: to receive their holiday gift. The program is limited to Marmion Academy Flannigan Rifles Aurora Lamplighter Chorus citizens of Aurora in active service in the United States East Aurora High School NJROTC Many Veterans Organizations and overseas. Chicago Highland Rifles Sponsored by Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post #84 Questions should be directed to the Special Events Division at (630) 256-3370. For further information, please contact Special Events at (630) 256-3370 Aurora Signs Military Community Covenant Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner and City the relationship between the military and branches of aldermen were joined by members of the community in both the public and private service. Since military and their guests earlier this year sectors. It spells out the strength of service then, more than for the signing of a Military Community members comes from the strength of 460 signing Covenant to demonstrate Aurora’s formal their families. The strength of the military ceremonies have commitment of support to active, Guard, families in turn, is influenced in large part taken place in and Reserve soldiers and their families. by the strength of the community through 48 states, three Mayor Tom Weisner said, “The covenant support from employers, educators, civic territories and demonstrates our partnership with all and business leaders and citizens. the District of Columbia. Aurora welcomes new retailers branches of the military to improve the The US Army initiated Community quality of life for service members and their Covenants in 2008 as a way to strengthen More information on Military Community families now and in the future.” ties between military personnel and their Covenants is available by visiting The Community Covenant symbolizes local communities and later included all www.army.mil/community. City of Aurora Telephone Numbers as of September 15, 2010 POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCY Or you can dial direct using the following numbers: 9-1-1 Alderman’s Office ...... (630) 256-3020 (For Instances of immediate threats Property Standards .....(630) 256-3770 to life or property only!) Animal Control ...... (630) 256-3630 Public Works ...... (630) 256-3200 ALL CITY-RELATED Building & Permits ...... (630) 256-3130 Revenue & Collection ...(630) 256-3560 NON-EMERGENCY INQURIES City Clerk ...... (630) 256-3070 Water Billing ...... (630) 256-3600 (630) 256-INFO (4636) Economic Development ...... (630) 256-3160 Water & Sewer ...... (630) 256-3710 Human Resources ...... (630) 256-3430 Fire Department Street Maintenance .....(630) 256-3680 Non-Emergency .....(630) 256-4000 Neighborhood Redevelopment ..(630) 256-3320 Police Department More information on new phone numbers Tear out and save! Non-Emergency .....(630) 256-5000 Mayor’s Office ...... (630) 256-3010 www.aurora-il.org

City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org City of Aurora Autumn 2010 www.aurora-il.org 7 Your Elected Officials PRESORT STD Mayor Thomas J. Weisner U.S. POSTAGE (630) 256-3010 PAID [email protected] AURORA, IL Aldermen’s Office PERMIT NO. 2 (630) 256-3020 At-Large: Robert O’Connor At-Large: Richard Irvin Ward 1: Abby Schuler 44 E. Downer Place Ward 2: Juany Garza Aurora, IL 60507 Ward 3: Stephanie Kifowit Ward 4: Rick Lawrence Ward 5: John “Whitey” Peters Ward 6: Mike Saville Ward 7: Scheketa Hart-Burns Ward 8: Rick Mervine Ward 9: Leroy Keith Ward 10: Lynda Elmore Postal Customer Aurora Borealis is published four times a year through the City of Aurora’s Public Information Division. Address correspondence to: Newsletter Editor - City of Aurora 44 E. Downer Place Aurora, IL 60507-2067 or [email protected] City Web site: www.aurora-il.org Aurora Community Television: Comcast Channel 10

Yard Waste, brush and leaf collection reminders Yard Waste Unbundled Brush Leaf Collection Yard waste collection began in Unbundled brush collection began in Each Fall, the city provides April and ends the first Friday in April and ends the first Friday in an unstickered leaf collection December (Dec. 3). Yard waste (up November (Nov. 5). Branches and limbs program. The program’s start to 60 pounds) must be placed in a 30- ½-inch to 4 inches in diameter and 2 feet date is weather dependent gallon Kraft paper yard waste bag to 4 feet in length can be placed at the curb but usually starts in mid- and have a waste sticker attached. without a waste sticker. Brush less than October and runs through the The stickers used for yard waste ½-inch in diameter is considered yard waste first week in December. An are the same as the stickers used and must be placed in a Kraft paper yard exact date will be announced for garbage; however, yard waste waste bag with a waste sticker attached. on the City’s website: www. mixed with garbage or yard waste Brush must be in neat, manageable piles aurora-il.org and through the in a garbage can or plastic bag will with the cut side of the limbs facing the local media. A waste sticker is not be collected. Yard waste will be street. Brush that is in unmanageable piles not required. collected on the same day as your will not be collected. Brush which results garbage and must be at the curb by from contracted services will not be picked 6 a.m. up. It is the responsibility of the contractor to remove and dispose of such material.

Yard Waste Collection Unbundled Brush Collection Leaf Collection ENDS Friday, December 3 ENDS Friday, November 5 BEGINS Mid-late October