Waste Characterization Study

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Consultation has concluded. Feedback gathered throughout the study will help Village officials develop viable strategies for meeting the waste diversion and reduction goals spelled out in the Village’s Climate Ready Oak Park comprehensive plan. 

For more information, contact publicworks@oak-park.us.

The Village is undertaking a waste characterization study with the goal of gaining important insights into the types and quantities of waste generated by Oak Park residents. A key element of the study involves gathering candid feedback from community members about existing programs and ways to improve residential waste reduction and diversion.

Residents of single-family homes and buildings with five or fewer units served by the Village’s waste hauler were encouraged to participate by completing an online survey. As an incentive, residents who completed the survey received a $10 credit toward refuse fees on their next quarterly water bill.

Feedback gathered throughout the study will help Village officials develop viable strategies for meeting the waste diversion and reduction goals spelled out in the Village’s Climate Ready Oak Park comprehensive plan. For more information, contact publicworks@oak-park.us.

The Village is undertaking a waste characterization study with the goal of gaining important insights into the types and quantities of waste generated by Oak Park residents. A key element of the study involves gathering candid feedback from community members about existing programs and ways to improve residential waste reduction and diversion.

Residents of single-family homes and buildings with five or fewer units served by the Village’s waste hauler were encouraged to participate by completing an online survey. As an incentive, residents who completed the survey received a $10 credit toward refuse fees on their next quarterly water bill.

Feedback gathered throughout the study will help Village officials develop viable strategies for meeting the waste diversion and reduction goals spelled out in the Village’s Climate Ready Oak Park comprehensive plan. For more information, contact publicworks@oak-park.us.

  • CLOSED: This survey concluded on November 24, 2025. Thank you to those who contributed. The results will be shared here when available.

    Waste Survey for Single-Family Residents

    Residents of single-family homes and buildings with five or fewer units served by the Village’s waste hauler are encouraged to participate by completing the online survey. As an incentive, residents who complete the survey will receive a $10 credit toward refuse fees on their next quarterly water bill. Limit one survey response per household.

    Feedback gathered throughout the study will help Village officials develop viable strategies for meeting the waste diversion and reduction goals spelled out in the Village’s Climate Ready Oak Park(External link) comprehensive plan. For more information, contact publicworks@oak-park.us(External link).

    Consultation has concluded. Feedback gathered throughout the study will help Village officials develop viable strategies for meeting the waste diversion and reduction goals spelled out in the Village’s Climate Ready Oak Park comprehensive plan. 

    For more information, contact publicworks@oak-park.us.
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