Garbage Collection Grid System Implementation Information

The City of Chicago's third phase of the grid garbage collection system began in the 32nd Ward Sept. 17.

The grid system changes collection routes from non-linear ward geography to a system of routes bordered by main streets and natural boundaries.

The service model concentrates sanitation workers in targeted areas of the city each day and creates balanced service regions to improve daily collection performance, according to Alderman Scott Waguespack's Web site.

Through this new route, the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation will be able to use fewer crews to provide the same weekly refuse services to Chicago residents while potentially achieving savings in operating costs. 

The city will also be able to significantly reduce the expense associated with fuel, vehicle purchase and vehicle maintenance.

For more information, visit the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation Web site at www.cityofchicago.org/dss; call 311; or contact the ward office.