Electric Leaf Blower
Incentive Until April 30, 2025

To help residents transition from gas-powered to electric leaf blowers, Northbrook residents can get a $40 instant discount on electric leaf blowers at Northbrook Ace Hardware (1941 Cherry Ln.) available on a first-come, first-served basis. The incentive applies to battery-powered and corded models until April 30, 2025.

SAVE THE DATE: Earth Month Recycling Event

Join us for an Earth Day Recycling Extravaganza! Stop by the Village of Northbrook's Earth Month Recycling Event on Saturday, April 26, from 9am-noon, at the West Metra Station Commuter Lot — 1401 Shermer Rd.

Residents can drive through and drop off any of the following items with staff from our Public Works team and Northfield Township staff members:

• Paint (oil/latex only, no thinners or solvents, ten gal. limit)
• Molded Styrofoam
• Tires (max of four)
• Printer Cartridges
• CFL, LED, and Tube Fluorescent Bulbs
• Computers, TVs, Other Electronics
• New/Used Household Goods and Clothing (no furniture can be accepted) 
• Residential Document Shredding (three bag limit)
• Household Batteries
• Bicycles

Village Events

Early Voting Information
Early voting for the 2025 Consolidated General Election runs from March 17 to March 31. You can vote early at Northbrook Village Hall or any Cook County early voting center. Voter registration is available at all early voting sites. First-time registrants or those filing an address change must present two forms of ID, one showing the current address. All registered Cook County voters can vote at any early voting center.

• Voting by Mail: If you're voting by mail, ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day. Ballots can be returned by mail or at a drop-off location. Ballot drop boxes are available in the Board Room at Village Hall.

Political Sign Recycling Information
Don’t let your yard sign wind up in the landfill! Political sign recycling will be available in the Fleet Maintenance Garage parking lot behind Village Hall from April 2–7. To recycle, signs must be made of corrugated plastic and the stakes must be removed.

All-In Composting
Starting in May 2025
All LRS Residential customers in Northbrook (who did not “opt out”) will receive a 35-gallon composting cart for year-round disposal of yard waste and food scraps. The cart, with a yellow lid, will be delivered during the last two weeks of April. Curbside pickup will begin May 7, 2025.

LRS Subscription (Enhanced) Composting & Yard Waste Bag Pickup Schedule
Now - March 31, 2025
Starting April 2, 2025, compost pickup (yard waste and organics) for residents who have the subscription service will resume weekly collection on Wednesdays. Yard waste collection (bags with stickers) will also resume on April 2, 2025 for residents without subscription compost pickup.

Learn more: LRSRecycles.com or call 844.633.3577

5K for CATCH | Run & Walk
Saturday, April 5, from 8-10am
Wood Oaks Green Park (1198 Sanders Rd.)
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors to raise awareness about mental health while enjoying a fun, community-centered event. Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone: Connect with others who care about mental health. Walk or run at your own pace. Enjoy music, refreshments, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Electronics Recycling 
First Tuesday & Saturday of the month
Fleet Maintenance Garage, 1227 Cedar Lane
Bring your old and unused electronics to be recycled. Residents are responsible for removing items from their vehicles. Do not leave items at the Village’s facility outside of the recycling events. 1st Tuesday of the month, 7am-3pm & 1st Saturday of the month, 9am-noon.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Zoning Board of Appeals
Monday, March 31 at 7pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Disability Inclusion Commission
Thursday, April 3 at 6:30pm
Shermer Study, Village Hall

Arts Commission
Thursday, April 3 at 7pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, April 8 at 6pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30pm
Sandra “Sandy” Frum Board Room, Village Hall

Watch the live streaming here, on Facebook live, or on Cable Channel 17. AT&T U-verse customers tune to Channel 99 and search "Northbrook."

NOTE: The Community Commission meeting scheduled for March 27, and the Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, have both been canceled. 

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