Before You Burn...Please Learn!
DO YOU KNOW that you can get a 95-gallon yard waste cart from Nu-Way Disposal for no charge?
The Village's contract with Nu-Way Disposal includes disposal of yard waste along with separate, no charge 95-gallon carts for this purpose. Please read the Trash Collection page for details.
If You Must Burn, Do It Safely and Courteously. Make Safety a Priority!
- Notify your immediate neighbors when you intend to burn so that they may take steps to minimize any negative effects they may experience.
- Try to burn on sunny days rather than cloudy ones
- Avoid burning on holidays
The following rules will be enforced by Will County and the Village of Homer Glen:
- Burning of trash, rubbish, garbage, general household waste and construction or demolition debris is prohibited.
- Only burn yard waste material that is completely dry to the touch.
- Never burn closer than 50 feet to any structure (house, garage, shed, fence, etc.).
- Never burn on any paved roadway or street or on any sidewalks or other public rights-of-way.
- Have a quick means of extinguishing the fire readily available, such as a garden hose or fire extinguisher.
- An adult must be present at all times.
- Never leave a fire unattended.
- Only yard waste generated by your property may be burned on your property.
- Keep fires at least 20 feet from any trees or shrubs.
- Never burn grass clippings.
Homer Glen Code Compliance Officer: (708) 301-1301
Homer Glen police non-emergency phone number: (708) 301-9274