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  • Wilmette to Have Cleaning-Up Day
    Wilmette to Have Cleaning-Up Day Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Jun 1912, p. 1, column 1     The work is being done by the Wilmette Improvement association. Mr. P. M. Bingham is treasurer.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Jun 1912, p. 1, column 1   The work is being done by the Wilmette Improvement association. Mr. P. …
  • Editorial on need to clean up back yards in Evanston
    Editorial on need to clean up back yards in Evanston Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 2, p. 2, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 2, p. 2, column 1   ...
  • Wilmette to have cleaning-up day on June 8th
    Wilmette to have cleaning-up day on June 8th Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Jun 1912, p. 1, column 2     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Jun 1912, p. 1, column 2   ...
  • Park garbage pick up should be privatized, letter Edward J. O'Reilly
    Park garbage pick up should be privatized, letter Edward J. O'Reilly Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Jun 1994, p. 16     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Jun 1994, p. 16   ...
  • People are Slack in Disposal of Garbage
    People are Slack in Disposal of Garbage Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Aug 1914, p. 1     People throw refuse in alleys and manure is not being cared for properly
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Aug 1914, p. 1   People throw refuse in alleys and manure is not being cared for …
  • Wilmette mulls waste-pickup offer
    Wilmette mulls waste-pickup offer NewspaperText
    Ken Goze, Wilmette Life, 28 Aug 2008, p. 14     A proposal togive all of Wilmette's commercial trash-hauling business to one company would result in lower rates for most businesses, but would prevent owners from shopping around for the service.
    Ken Goze, Wilmette Life, 28 Aug 2008, p. 14   A proposal togive all of Wilmette's commercial trash-hauling business to one company …
  • Enjoy a "green" picnic, guest essay by Alison Carney Brown
    Enjoy a "green" picnic, guest essay by Alison Carney Brown NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life, 26 Jun 2008, 17, 18     Family uses reusable containers to carry picnic food instead of disposable items.
    Wilmette Life, 26 Jun 2008, 17, 18   Family uses reusable containers to carry picnic food instead of disposable items.
  • Service deserves support, letter Preston Beard, Kenilworth
    Service deserves support, letter Preston Beard, Kenilworth Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 12 Jul 2007, p. 26     Praise for Preston Bros. refuse disposal service provided to Kenilworth by Bill Preston
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 12 Jul 2007, p. 26   Praise for Preston Bros. refuse disposal service provided to Kenilworth by Bill …
  • Announce Tax for Garbage Removal
    Announce Tax for Garbage Removal Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1918, p. 1     Village Board passes ordinance specifying assessment for removal of waste from residences and stores
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1918, p. 1   Village Board passes ordinance specifying assessment for removal of waste from residences …
  • Complaints Heard Concerning Garbage
    Complaints Heard Concerning Garbage NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 29 Aug 1912, p. 12     Alderman Smart is asking for metalic garbage wagons to replace the old ones that are often seen without coveres, despite Public Works Commissioner John H. Moore's assurance that there are covers for
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 29 Aug 1912, p. 12   Alderman Smart is asking for metalic garbage wagons to replace the old …
  • Total "toters" to be delivered by Saturday
    Total "toters" to be delivered by Saturday NewspaperImageText
    Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 25 Mar 2010     New wheeled garbage and recycling containers, called "toters", are being delivered to Wilmette homes. The new containers will be required for the new refuse and recycling pickup service which starts
    Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 25 Mar 2010   New wheeled garbage and recycling containers, called "toters", are being delivered to …
  • New Trash schedule starts Monday
    New Trash schedule starts Monday NewspaperImageText
    John P. Huston and Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 18 Mar 2010, p. 5     Beginning Monday most households will receive new garbage and recycling containers with wheels. The new containers and collection schedule, which goes into effect March 29, are part of the village's
    John P. Huston and Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 18 Mar 2010, p. 5   Beginning Monday most households will receive new garbage and recycling containers with …
  • Wilmette looks ahead to new trash service
    Wilmette looks ahead to new trash service NewspaperText
    Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 29 Oct 2009, p. 5     The Wilmette Village Board was expected Tuesday to approve a new contract for garbage pickup. The contract will include new containers on wheels for residents, but not back-door collection as a stand
    Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 29 Oct 2009, p. 5   The Wilmette Village Board was expected Tuesday to approve a new contract …
  • Wilmette expects trash pickup-cost hike
    Wilmette expects trash pickup-cost hike NewspaperText
    Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 18 Jun 2009, p. 5     The village's contract with Veolia Environmental Services expires in December. The village is requesting quotes from area wast haulers. The staff expect rates for garbage pickup to rise 30 to 40%. Cu
    Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 18 Jun 2009, p. 5   The village's contract with Veolia Environmental Services expires in December. The village …
  • Hazardous to your patience [hazardous waste disposal days crowded], editorial
    Hazardous to your patience [hazardous waste disposal days crowded], editorial Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jul 2000, p. 14     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jul 2000, p. 14   ...
  • Hazardous waste collection Oct. 28
    Hazardous waste collection Oct. 28 Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Oct 2000, p. 9     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Oct 2000, p. 9   ...
  • SWANCC prepares balefill case for Supreme Court
    SWANCC prepares balefill case for Supreme Court Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Oct 2000, p. 9     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Oct 2000, p. 9   ...
  • Balefill decision spurs agency's plans, map showing SWANCC landfill site
    Balefill decision spurs agency's plans, map showing SWANCC landfill site Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jan 2001, p. 7     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jan 2001, p. 7   ...
  • We won, now what?, editorial on lawsuit over plan to build a regional landfill in Bartlett
    We won, now what?, editorial on lawsuit over plan to build a regional landfill in Bartlett Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jan 2001, p. 14     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jan 2001, p. 14   ...
  • State to offer $21 million for Bartlett balefill site
    State to offer $21 million for Bartlett balefill site Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Jun 2001, p. 13     ...
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Jun 2001, p. 13   ...
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