Recycling, redevelopment and recounts focus in village

New recycling program, cart replacement begin Wednesday Residents can replace existing refuse carts for a different size starting Wednesday. The 2019 replacement program runs through May 31. Residents who want to replace their garage or recycling carts should call Waste Management at 800-796-9696. Residents should note that exchanged carts may not be new; in most cases, existing carts will be exchanged with a used cart. The new At Your Door (AYD) program starts May 1. Residents can begin to schedule pick-ups May 1 for hazardous or difficult to dispose of items, including automotive products, garden and swimming pool chemicals, electronics, and more. For additional information and a full list of accepted items, click here . Prairie View development becoming a priority According to reports in the Daily Herald, “..now that Buffalo Grove trustees have integrated the Prairie View Metra Station Area Plan into the village's comprehensive plan, officials are moving forw