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1. Does my pet need to be vaccinated?

Village Code Sec 4-3 requires that all cats and dogs be licensed. Bring rabies certificate with you to the Village Hall and fill in application for license which expires each year on May 31. All animals must be kept on your own property or on a leash (Sec 4-5 Municipal code).

2. What qualifies a vehicle as being abandoned?

The village ordinance states that any vehicle on public or private property will be considered abandoned if it is in a state of disrepair making it incapable of being operated and if it has not been moved for a period of three or more days. If it does not have a current Illinois or other state license plate and has not be moved for three days, it is considered abandoned. If it is parked on any public right-of-way and has not been moved for a period of three or more days, the car is also considered abandoned. Abandoned vehicles should be reported by calling the non-emergency number at the Police Station at (708) 422-2142.

3. Can I get help with household tasks?

If you have a small job but are physically unable to cut your grass, clean your yard, or maintain your property, contact the Evergreen Park Youth Department at (708) 229-3377. For a fee they will send teens over to help with your workload.

4. How can I recycle in the village?

Every household in the Village has been provided with a 96-gallon Recycle Container. All recyclable material can be placed in this container, which will be picked up by Waste Management every week on your regularly schedule trash pickup day. Any questions about recycling can be directed to Waste Management, at (800) 964-8988

5. What is the winter weather parking policy?

All vehicles should be parked on the even side of the street on even days, and odd side on odd days. If unsure, use house numbers to determine even / odd side. It’s unlawful to park in a snow route.

6. What is the village stance on solicitation?

The Village of Evergreen Park has adopted an anti-solicitation ordinance designed to protect residents from unscrupulous solicitations. For more information regarding this ordinance, please call the Village Hall at (708) 422-1551.

7. When is street sweeping done?

Street sweeping is done every other week. Please obey the “No Park, Street Sweeping” signs, when posted.

8. When does my vehicle sticker expire?

Vehicle stickers must be purchased for each vehicle upon residence in the village. The final day to purchase vehicle stickers is September 15 of every year. Stickers purchased after this day (other than for newly purchased vehicles) are subject to a 100% penalty. Please know that the police can ticket vehicles for displaying expired stickers up to 3 times per day. Therefore, please purchase your stickers promptly. Vehicle Sticker Applications/Reminders are sent in the mail on August 1; the stickers can be purchased at the Village Hall, or at the 95th Street/Kedzie Avenue Currency Exchange.

9. How is the village government structured?

The village form of government is a board consisting of a mayor, clerk, and six trustees, each elected to a four-year term. Our board meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Village Hall. You are most welcome to attend these meetings. If Monday is a holiday, the board meets the following Tuesday.

10. Where is Village Hall?

Our Administrative Offices are located at 9418 South Kedzie Avenue. 

11. How do I register to vote in the village?

Please come to the Village Hall to register to vote upon residency of one month. It is your right. Two forms of identification as proof of residency are required, such as driver’s license or other photo identification and a utility bill, such as gas, electric, or phone bill.

12. How can I pay my water bill?

We have a number of options available to you. You can either mail your payment in, pay in person at the Village Hall, or use the convenient drop box located at 94th and Kedzie. You may also want to sign up for direct debit from your checking account. When using the drop box, please include your stub and payment by check. To stay ahead of your bill, you may make monthly payments towards your water bill, building yourself a credit so that when the quarterly bill is generated, you don't have as high of a bill to pay.

13. What is the village policy for waste containers?

Each homeowner has been given a 96 or 65-gallon blue garbage container; a 96-gallon green yard waste container; and a 96-gallon green/blue container for use at no charge. Please note that garbage pickup is Monday through Thursday only.

The blue container is for household garbage only. Do not place building materials, yard waste, large boxes, or branches in the container. This blue container is equivalent to three 33 gallon containers. A 65-gallon container is available for smaller households. Should a resident require a second container, please call Waste Management directly at (800) 964-8988. The additional container is at a cost of $3 per container per month.

The green container is for yard waste only. Only grass clippings, small plants, and small branches should be put in the container. Please do not place dirt, sod, rocks, landscaping timbers, or household garbage in the container.

Items such as landscaping timber and rock, construction debris, sod, dirt, railroad ties, and boulders are too large for a normal garbage pickup must be phoned in to Waste Management for a special pickup. There will be a nominal charge for these items.

The green/blue container is for recycling. This cart will be emptied by Waste Management every two weeks, on the same day as your normal waste pickup.

14. When is garbage picked up, and what is acceptable for pick up?

Pickup days are by quadrant. The schedule is as follows:

• Southeast Quadrant - Monday


• Northwest Quadrant - Tuesday


• Northeast Quadrant - Wednesday


• Southwest Quadrant - Thursday

Garbage and refuse containers are to be put out at the curb not earlier than 6:00 pm the day preceding collection day. Please remove empty containers to their normal place of storage by 8:00 pm the day of collection.
Please note the six holidays of the year that Waste Management observes:
New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Trash pickup will be delayed by one day following the holiday (normal Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday, etc.)

The village will pick up brush and tree debris when placed at the curb on your regularly scheduled garbage day. Brush pickup is limited to large tree branches, shrubs, and bushes that will not fit in the regular yard waste container. A fee may be charged for any excessive amounts of debris removed. During the months of May and September, the village provides free brush pickup. This does not include whole trees removed by residents.

15. Is burning allowed in the village?

Village Fire Prevention Code Sec 7-3 prohibits burning of any kind which includes leaf burning.