Waukegan Public Works

We know leaf collection has been tough this year with the switch in garbage collectors. Our crews have been and continue to be out in the Wards finishing the job. If we haven't been by your house yet, we soon will be.

UPDATE 12/8/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, December 7th, due to a hydrant replacement. The area affected is:

Lenox Avenue - between 8th Street and May Street

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

Public Works had the honor of being the first Wauk Talk video! Great job, to our director, Chris Garland, and superintendent, Alonzo Jenkins!

UPDATED 11/30/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, November 29th, due to a water main break. The area affected is:

2632 Brnot Avenue - between Roberts Avenue to Wall Avenue

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

UPDATED 11/29/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, November 28th, due to service line repair. The area affected is:

900 N. Berwick Blvd. - between Ridgeland Avenue to Waverly Place

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

Happy Thanksgiving!

UPDATE 11/19/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED water services will be shut off today, November 18th, due to a fire hydrant replacement. The area affected is:

121 Edison Ct – between Washington Street and Clarkson Street

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

UPDATE 11/18/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, November 17th, due to water line installation. The area affected is:

Sheridan Road – between Washington Street to Madison Street

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

UPDATE 11/17/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off on today, November 16th, due to a fire hydrant replacement. The area affected is:

2200 North Avenue – between the dead-end on North Avenue to Longview Road

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

We are proud of our snowplow crews - they are the best in the business! Part of the reason they are so good is that training is held before the season really starts, although we had a little snow on Halloween that our seasoned drivers managed. Yesterday, Grey & Associates, a full service safety company, held a classroom session then ran our crews through the paces at our facility. Even though we have a lot of new people on the crews, everyone mastered the classroom training and obstacle course.

LRS carts are being delivered throughout the City, and these deliveries are in the 5th Ward right now. When you receive your carts, pull them back from the curb. Remember to leave your old carts curbside so they can be picked up.

Our crews are making Downtown Waukegan look festive for the upcoming holidays. Kris Kringle Market, Winter Wonder Walk, Tree Lighting, and Photos with Santa are all scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd!

This coming Monday, November 6th, starts the LRS cart delivery. Here's the latest information about the switching out of carts.

If you have questions, check out https://www.lrsrecycles.com/waukegan-cart-enrollment-portal/ or call 844.633.3577

As the city transitions from our current waste collector to LRS, here is the latest updated information:

LRS New Cart Delivery:
1 - LRS will have special crews deliver carts starting Monday, November 6th
2 - Carts may arrive on different days or at different times
3 - You may notice neighbors receiving carts at different times; note, carts are delivered based on sizes and material type
4 - All carts will be delivered curbside
5 - All residents will have trash and recycling carts by the start of service on Friday, December 1st
6 - If you do not have trash and recycling carts by Tuesday, November 21st, contact LRS customer service

WM Cart Removal
1 - You may have multiple carts, LRS and WM, on site for a short period of time, but no longer than a week
2 - Continue to use WM Carts until they are removed
3 - WM carts will only be removed on your service day
4 - You MUST leave the WM curbside until removed – do not bring WM carts in after they are emptied

Additional information is available at https://www.lrsrecycles.com/waukegan-cart-enrollment-portal/ or call 844.633.3577

Heads up: Julian Street next to the Downtown Waukegan Post Office will be closed off and on for the next two weeks for repairs to the roof of 200 Julian.

Starting tomorrow, November 2nd, Julian St between Genesee St and the entrance to the Post Office will experience closures so that 200 Julian St can have work done on the roof.

This closure is for the crane that will be lifting the supplies to the roof and will last approximately two weeks based on weather.

Alternate routes may be necessary.

It seems we got a trick and not a treat for Halloween this year. A brief burst of snow is expected through at least 10am, leading to slick spots, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Waves of snow showers and squalls are expected through this afternoon, with visibility issues possible. Clear your lights and windows to see and be seen. Drive carefully. Happy Halloween!

UPDATED 11/1/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, October 30th, due to a water main break. The area affected is:

2400 8th Parkway – between Sumac Ave and McAree Road

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

UPDATED 11/1/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, October 30th, due to a water main break. The area affected is

Roberts Ave from Blanchard Rd to end of cul de sac.

A 48 hour boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, October 25th, due to the repair of a leaking valve. The area affected is:

2100 North Avenue – between the dead-end on North Avenue to Parmalee Place

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

Volunteers! Today's cleanup of the Amstutz has been canceled because of the weather. The new date is Saturday, October 28th. Stay dry!

UPDATE: Because of the weather, today's cleanup has been canceled and the final Amstutz cleanup is now Saturday, October 28th.

The last Amstutz clean up is tomorrow, starting at 9am at North Shore Printers Inc. at the south end of the Amstutz. Adults and older teens, join MH Wozniak CPA and Waukegan Main Street for this is great community volunteer opportunity to keep our City beautiful.

The City has been getting a lot of complaints about graffiti lately and we want to reminder everyone that if you see graffiti, call it in. Yes, it may already have been reported, but maybe not so better two calls than no calls. Call Public Works at 847-360-0944.

You asked and we heard you! The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) Textile bin located here at Public Works is now available 24/7 because it has been moved outside our gate at 1700 N. McAree Road. Find out more about the program and what is acceptable to put into the bin at http://www.swalco.org/187/Clothing-Textiles-Collection-Program

We know you've been waiting - and here it is: The Leaf Collection schedule is out!

Thanks to the residents and friends who asked about Ward information, we've added the Ward Map by Street and the Ward Map with Council Member information.

NOTICE: water services will be shut off today, October 10th, due to a fire hydrant replacement. The area affected is:

West Pacific Avenue – between Western Avenue and Hickory Street

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

We've gotten calls about these notices being left on residents' doors again, this time in the 7th Ward. These notices are from a private company that will do water testing at an expense. They are NOT from the City and no action needs to be taken.

UPDATED 10/4/2023 8:24pm: Road reopened.

NOTICE: Greenwood Avenue from Glendenning to North Avenue is closed due to a tree falling and blocking the road. AT&T service may be affected in the area. The closure is estimated at two hours. (Posted at 6:21pm)

UPDATE 10/6/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, October 4th, due to a water main replacement. The area affected is:

1219 Glen Rock Avenue to Gladstone Avenue

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

UPDATE 10/4/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, October 3rd, due to a water main break. The area affected is:

2600 Cornelia Avenue – between McAree Road and Drew Lane

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department t 847-599-2687.

UPDATED 10/2/2023 11:06pm: The gas company is allowing people back into their homes. There will be no parking on the 2300 block of Glen Flora, but residents who live in that block may walk home. The street is still barricaded off, vehicular traffic will not get through.

UPDATED 10/2/2024 8:23pm: Gas company has not released the scene. No update yet.

UPDATED 10/2/2023 5:21pm: Gas company estimates the problem will be resolved around 7:30pm tonight. A gas company representative may have to enter your home with you to ensure there is no problem. Further updates will be provided when we have them.
La compañía de gas estima que el problema se resolverá alrededor de las 19:30 horas de esta noche. Es posible que un representante de la compañía de gas tenga que ir a su casa con usted para asegurarse de que no haya problemas. Se proporcionarán más actualizaciones cuando las tengamos.

There is a gas line break in the 2300 block of Glen Flora Avenue. Evacuate the area for your safety. You will receive another notification when we are clear.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, October 2nd, due to a hydrant replacement. The area affected is:

115 McAree Road – between W. Cornelia Avenue and Colbert Road

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, September 27th, due to a water main break. The area affected is:

3300 – 3291 Burr Oak Drive - between Eastwood Ct. and Blossom Ct.

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, September 25th, , due to a water main break. The area affected is:

3300 – 3291 Burr Oak Drive - between Eastwood Ct. and Blossom Ct.

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, September 25th, due to a water main break. The area affected is:

2228 Yeoman Street - between Montesano Avenue and Golf Road

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

Tomorrow starting at 10am, Waukegan will have two parades - Desfiles de Independencia at 10am and Fiestas Patrias at 12:30pm - celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and independence. Washington Street will be closed from Butrick Street to Sheridan Road indefinitely on Sunday. Butrick and Jackson Streets will both have closures near Washington Street on Sunday as well. Plan alternate routes to your designations.

Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT ) has given notice to proceed to SKC Construction to begin crack and joint sealing work on the Amstutz Expressway from the south end of the Amstutz at Genesee/Sheridan to Greenwood Avenue. Work is tentatively scheduled to start Monday, September 25th and be completed in five weeks. Single lane road closures are expected. Traffic control signs will be up. Delays may occur and traffic pattern changes may take place during the project.

UPDATE 9/14/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

NOTICE: Today, September 13th, Besley Place will be closed for part of the morning to continue the road repair after the water service repair.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, September 12th, due to a water service repair and Besley Place will be closed from 8am to 4pm. The area affected is:

Besley Place - between Belvidere Road and Forest Avenue

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, September 12th, due to a water service repair and Besley Place will be closed from 8am to 4pm. The area affected is:

Besley Place - between Belvidere Road and Forest Avenue

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.

We have a new weekly garbage, recycling and yard waste curbside collection company starting December 1st. LRS will drop off new carts and WM (Waste Management) will pick up their carts through the month of November. Many things will stay the same, but the new service will have some changes. Check out the LRS brochure at https://www.waukeganil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9151/Waukegan-LRS-Brochure and their website at https://www.lrsrecycles.com/waukegan Tell your neighbors!

The City of Waukegan chose LRS to provide weekly garbage, recycling and yard waste curbside collection beginning December 1st. With this new service, every home will receive a new wheeled 95-gallon garbage cart and 65-gallon recycling cart, although a larger size for recycling may be requested. Additional garbage and recycle carts are available to rent. Yard waste sticker and subscription programs will be similar to the current system; stickers from the current WM system will not be accepted as of December 1st. Fall curbside leaf vacuuming will start the last week of October and go through the first week of December.

Find more information at https://www.waukeganil.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=320

Download the LRS introductory brochure at https://www.waukeganil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9151/Waukegan-LRS-Brochure

Select a larger recycling cart and get to know LRS at https://www.lrsrecycles.com/Waukegan

Download the more inclusive recycling guidelines at https://www.lrsrecycles.com/recycling-101/

UPDATE 9/7/2023: water sample passed, boil order lifted.

BE ADVISED: water services will be shut off today, September 6th, due to a water service repair. The area affected is:

Hickory Street - between Center Street and Franklin Street

A 48-hours boil order notice will be in effect. If you have questions, contact the Water Department at 847-599-2687.