Starting Jan. 1, residents of Park Forest who live in single-family homes will see a 3.5% increase in their monthly bills for essential waste management services. This includes services such as the residential electronics recycling program, trash collection, recycling, and yard waste disposal. The current rate, which includes the contract and administration fee, is $27.65—an increase of nearly one dollar from last year.

This adjustment is a component of the yearly rate modifications established in a multi-year contract between the Village of Park Forest and Homewood Disposal Services.

Under this agreement, the rates will increase annually every Jan. 1 until the arrangement concludes in Dec. 2033. This structured increase is part of an ongoing partnership to ensure residents have reliable and effective waste collection services within the community. The new rates specifically target all households classified as single-family residences, ensuring these essential services remain accessible to all families.

The partnership between Park Forest and Homewood Disposal Services has been established for over 20 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to effective waste management solutions in the area. Homewood Disposal also maintains a significant operational presence within the Park Forest Business Park, situated on South Street, further emphasizing its investment in the local community.

Weekly garbage collection at single-family homes is conducted throughout the Village every Tuesday. Residents are kindly reminded to place their garbage bins at the curb by 7 a.m. to ensure timely pickup. Suppose a holiday—such as Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Independence Day (Jul. 4)—occurs on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday. In that case, garbage collection will shift to Wednesday of that particular week.