Thank you to those who participated in our recently hosted latex paint and aerosol paint recycling event! More than 40 cars came through with several gallons of paint and numerous aerosol paint cans to recycle. Thank you to SCARCE for organizing the event through us and to ePaint and Flat Can Recycling for providing their services. Recycling paint helps prevent major issues and clogs in the sanitary sewer system, as…
In observance of the 2020 General Election Day, the District will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3. The District’s office will be reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 4 with reduced hours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. If you are a customer experiencing a sewer backup, please call us at any time at (630) 969-0664 to report the incident. We have personnel on call at all hours.
The District and SCARCE will host a Latex Paint Recycling event on Saturday October, 24, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Administration Center at 2710 Curtiss Street in Downers Grove. Residents can drop off latex paint only (no oil based paint, stains or varnishes). The fee is $4.00 per gallon or $12 for a 5 gallon bucket. Residents can also recycle aerosol paint cans. The fee is $1.00…
Beginning over the next few days, a contractor by the name of Austin Tyler Construction, will be doing some sewer replacement work on Sherman Street between Prospect Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Downers Grove. Approximately 350 Ft. of badly deteriorated sanitary sewer will be dug up and replaced. During the replacement project, the road will be closed to thru traffic during construction hours (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.). There will…
Beginning within the next several weeks, a contractor by the name of Insituform Technologies, will be doing some sewer reconstruction on Stanley Avenue between Ogden Avenue and Grant Avenue in Downers Grove. Instead of digging up and replacing the old pipeline, a process called lining will be utilized to reconstruct approximately 1,550 Ft. of badly deteriorated sewer. During the lining operation there will be equipment set up at the sanitary…
Regretfully, the Downers Grove Sanitary District has decided to cancel the 2020 Open House due to uncertainty caused by COVID-19. This was not an easy decision, but we believe it is in the best interest of our guests and our employees. We hope to see you at the next scheduled open house in 2021!
The District will hold the July 21 Board of Trustees meeting physically at its Administration Center at 2710 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 at 7 p.m. A maximum of 15 individuals will be permitted in the building due to current safety guidelines. In the event the Public wishes to virtually attend this meeting, they may do so using the link or phone numbers provided below. This month’s BOT agenda:…
The District currently has an opening for a full-time Laboratory Analyst position at the Wastewater Treatment Center. This position is responsible for sample collection and laboratory analysis for biosolids, stream, surcharge, industrial, and plant monitoring; conducts laboratory evaluations in accordance with regulations derived primarily from Standard Methods and the USEPA; and operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation as well as sampling equipment. The current salary range for the position is $24.36…
Starting August 1, the District will be applying late fees and penalties to any District customer accounts that are delinquent after the Friday, August 14 due date. The District did not apply any late fees or penalties during the months of April, May, June or July due to the existing COVID-19 pandemic. Reminder notices for accounts that are delinquent after August 14 will be issued the week of August 17….
As a member of the DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup, the District needs your support to restore Salt Creek. The restoration project aims to improve water quality, recreation and education on Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods, while respecting the history of the site. The Master Plan for Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods proposes to create over one mile of stream restoration and fish passage on 17 miles of Salt Creek…
2710 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-0703
Phone: (630) 969-0664
Fax: (630) 969-0827
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
