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By Village of Lombard

Police Recognize Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month across the nation, and the Lombard Police Department is urging drivers to drop their phones and focus on the road with a not-so-subtle reminder: “Phone in One Hand. Ticket in the Other.”

“It has become all too common to see people driving down the road while looking at their phones,” said Traffic Safety Unit Officer Dan Herrera. “People know texting and driving is both dangerous and illegal, but they do it anyway, putting themselves and others at risk. During April, drivers will see increased law enforcement efforts as officers stop and ticket anyone who texts or uses their cell phones while driving.

Medical Sharps Disposal Now Available at Village Hall

To help community residents safely dispose of their syringes and other medical-use needles, also known as “sharps”, the Village of Lombard has installed a sharps drop box in the lobby of Lombard Village Hall (255 E. Wilson Ave). Residents can safely discard their medical use needles in the container during lobby walk-in hours, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This location does not accept sharps containers for disposal.

The Sharps Disposal program is intended for Lombard residents only (no businesses) and is designed to offer people who are dependent on injectable medications a convenient location to safely dispose of their medical sharps

April is Safe Digging Month: Call JULIE Before You Dig!

Putting up a fence, installing a mailbox post, building a deck or patio and planting trees and shrubs are all common examples of digging projects that require a call to JULIE first. This is a free call and service.

April marks National Safe Digging Month across the United States, reminding homeowners and professional excavators in Illinois to contact JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) at 8-1-1 before every digging project this spring, regardless of the size or depth.

Lombard Yard Waste Collection Begins April 4

Yard waste collection begins the week of April 4. Stickers are required for yard waste bags, cans, and bundled brush. Stickers are $2.57 each and will be available for purchase at the following local stores.

7-Eleven, 594 S. Main Street, Lombard
Ace Hardware, 837 S. Westmore-Meyers, Lombard
Jewel, 1177 S. Main Street, Lombard
Jewel, 33 E. St. Charles Road, Villa Park
Johnson’s Lighthouse BP, 1 W. St. Charles Road, Villa Park

Community Shredding Event for Residents on April 9

The Village will host a document shredding event for residents to safely destroy documents that contain personal information including credit card statements, medical records, tax returns, and bills.

The event will take place at Lombard Village Hall (255 E Wilson Ave.) on Saturday, April 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full. There is a limit of two banker boxes per car.

4th Annual Public Works Citizens Academy Begins in April

Have you ever wondered how Lombard's water is treated? Or how our streets are maintained? If the answer is yes, then Lombard's Public Works Citizens Academy is for you! This free program is open to residents ages 18+. Classes will be held on 4 consecutive Monday evenings from 6 - 8:30 p.m., beginning April 18th.

Throughout the program, participants will tour Lombard's Public Works facilities, learn about the various Public Works Divisions, and receive hands-on training and demonstrations.

Space is limited and registrations are due by Wednesday, April 13. To register or learn more, visit www.villageoflombard.org/pwca