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The annual Statewide Kite Fly and Touch-A-Truck event has something fun for the entire family including contests, raffles, concessions and a mass kite launch! Mark your calendars on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon and meet us at Springfield Park (269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale).
Admission to the event is FREE; however, some attractions and refreshments may require a fee.
Sponsored by the Illinois Association of Park Districts, the kite fly raises awareness of the Park District Youth License Plate Flying 4 Kids program. Sales of Flying 4 Kids license plates go to park districts and recreation agencies to provide innovative, after-school programming for Illinois youth.
The Touch-A-Truck event will feature a variety of trucks and vehicles to climb, sit and play on — including a FLOOD BROTHERS' TRUCK! Parental supervision is required.
Event will go on in light rain or shine! Click here for more details!
Posted: May 1st, 2013, by: webmaster
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Join us Memorial Day weekend on Michigan Avenue, State Street and other premier Chicago attraction sites to celebrate "Plant Green Ideas". Help us promote sustainable practices and Chicago's status as the "first city" of sustainable innovation!
Plant Green Ideas raises awareness of "Sustainable Chicago 2015" that encourages the community-at-large as well as our business leaders to join together in the "green" movement to affect change in our environment.
Each sculpture head will be designed around a specific "green" initiative. Come learn and share environmental issues through art, interaction and education. Local vendors that use environmentally friendly materials will be available to answer questions.
The exhibition will run through August 31, 2013.
For more information click here.
Did You Know Chicago is Home to:
• More LEED certified buildings than any other city in the U.S.
• More wind power companies than any other American city
• The world's largest "green" rooftop garden and home to more rooftop gardens than all other U.S. cities combined
• The nation's first certified organic rooftop farm
Posted: April 30th, 2013, by: webmaster
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Spring is the air! Get your yard ready for summer with brush removal and yard maintenance!
Residents may place all yard waste (grass clippings, bundled branches, brush and garden materials including plants, flowers, weeds, vines, bark pieces, pine cones, etc.) in yard waste paper bags or city approved containers.
If containers are not feasible, brush and tree trimmings must be placed in stacks no longer than 4 feet in length and 2 inches in diameter. Each bundle shall not exceed 24 inches and must be secured with twine. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected.
Note: Dirt, pots, sod, large branches, tree stumps, rocks, garden vegetables, fruit, and non-organic materials are not considered yard waste and WILL NOT BE COLLECTED. Yard waste bags or cans must have a yard waste sticker affixed to them and cannot weigh more than 50 pounds.
Carol Stream Yard Waste & Leaf Stickers
Yard Waste may be placed in 32-gallon containers or yard waste paper bags available at:
Flood Brothers Main Office: 17W607 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace,
Suite E phone: (630) 261-0400
Jewel Food Store: 750 Army Trail Rd., Heritage Plaza
Dominick's Food Store: 560 S. Schmale Rd., Geneva Crossing
Valli Produce: 155 North Ave., Glendale Heights
Meijer: 130 S. Gary Ave., Bloomingdale, Illinois
Ace Hardware: 806 Army Trail Rd., Heritage Plaza
Carol Stream Municipal Center: 500 N. Gary Ave.
Click here for more info on Carol Stream
East Dundee Yard Waste & Leaf Stickers
Yard Waste may be placed in 35-gallon containers or yard waste paper bags available at
Flood Brothers Main Office: 17W607 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace,
Suite E phone: (630) 261-0400
Click here for more info on East Dundee
Oakbrook Terrace Yard Waste & Leaf Stickers
Yard Waste may be placed in 32-gallon containers or yard waste paper bags available at:
Flood Brothers Main Office: 17W607 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace,
Suite E phone: (630) 261-0400
City Hall: 17W275 Butterfield Rd., Oakbrook Terrace
7-Eleven: 17W602 14th St., Oakbrook Terrace
Click here for more info on Oakbrook Terrace
Pingree Grove Yard Waste & Leaf Stickers
Yard Waste may be placed in 32-gallon containers or yard waste paper bags with a GREEN yard waste sticker affixed to them available at:
Flood Brothers Main Office: 17W607 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace,
Suite E phone: (630) 261-0400
Village Hall: 14N042 Reinking Rd.
Pingree Grove Police Department: One Police Plaza, Cambridge Lakes C.C., 1125 Wester Blvd.
Jewel: 103 S. Randall Rd., Algonquin or 1660 Larkin Ave., Elgin or 13200 Village Green Dr., Huntley
Two FREE yard waste collections will occur the first week in June and October. No stickers will be needed, but please properly dispose of yard wastes. Note: Dirt, pots, sod, large branches, tree stumps, rocks, garden vegetables, fruit and non-organic materials are not considered yard waste and WILL NOT BE COLLECTED.
Pingree Grove Yard Waste Toter Service
As an option to the sticker program, residents may rent a 95-gallon yard waste toter from April 1–November 30. Contact Flood Brothers’ customer service department at (630) 261-0578 to obtain your Flood Brothers toter.
Click here for more info on Pingree Grove
Click here for information on Unincorporated Residential Services
Posted: April 10th, 2013, by: webmaster
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Renting a temporary trash dumpster is affordable and easy for larger household trash removal projects!
You can Spring Clean this year and remove all your clutter with one call and one dumpster and finally enjoy summer!
Typical projects ideal for renting a dumpster include:
• Spring cleaning
• Foreclosures
• Estate clean-outs
• Moving in or moving out of a home
If a Spring remodel project or new construction project is on your calendar, Flood Brothers can help you determine the best size of dumpster to make your project run smoothly! We offer many sizes of dumpsters to fit any need! Whether you are re-roofing, adding a new deck or garage — no job is too large or too small!
We offer evening and Saturday service to help support your active schedule! Our customer care team is on call 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday, allowing customers to receive their containers within 24 hours, 7 days a week!
Contact Flood Brothers at (630) 261-0400 to find the perfect Roll-off Dumpster for your Spring or Summer project!
Click here to view Roll-off Dumpster options
Posted: April 9th, 2013, by: webmaster
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If your regularly scheduled pickup is on or after the holiday, your pickup will be delayed by one day. Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday.
Spring and Summer holidays that Flood Brothers will not pick up refuse, recycling or yard waste:
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2013
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Posted: April 9th, 2013, by: webmaster
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Flood Brothers is praying for the families and loved ones of the victims from the Boston Marathon bombing. This tragedy will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers during the upcoming weeks and we hope fellow Americans can join us in keeping our events, streets, workplaces and schools safe for everyone. A special thank you to all the heros who stepped in to help the victims and their families!
Posted: April 8th, 2013, by: webmaster
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With the strong and severe storms Chicago and its suburbs experienced, please be careful, and patient.
Please check on your neighbors, family and friends — nothing can remove the water fast enough or dry those ruined things quick enough, but if you give a smile and a hand it will go a long way.
Please remember flood water is dangerous … it may have current, there may be soft bottoms, it may be electrified and it may not be sanitary. Flood waters can also compromise the integrity of structures such as basements, foundations and porches.
Please remember not to drive through flooded areas. If you see a flooded-out road ahead, turn around!
Thank you in advance for your patience this week with your pick up service.
May you all stay dry and safe and the only reference to "Floods" in the future hopefully will be talking about what great refuse and recycle service you receive from the Flood Family!
Cleaning up After a Flood
Do not eat any food that has come in contact with flood water. If the safety of any food or drink is questionable: THROW IT OUT!
Floors and hard surfaces should be cleaned with bleach and water solution made of no more than 1 cup of bleach per 1 gallon of water, or uses a household disinfectant.
Paneling and wallboard must be immediately cleaned and dried thoroughly. If the damage is severe, they should be removed and replaced.
Contaminated toys should be cleaned and disinfected. Use soap (E.G. dish detergent) and clean water to scrub the toy, followed by clean water rinse to remove residual soap. After toy is scrubbed and rinsed, spray toy with an EPA-registered disinfectant or immerse toy for at least two minutes in a solution of 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) of laundry bleach in 1 gallon of water. Allow toy to air dry or dry with clean cloth. Toys that are likely to be mouthed by infants or toddlers should be rinsed with clean water after they are disinfected. Note: if using bleach solution, ensure adequate ventilation and prepare fresh solution each day.
Heavily damaged, porous materials, such as carpeting or drywall, that can not be thoroughly dried and cleaned should be discarded and replaced.
For more information on clean up, click here.
Posted: April 8th, 2013, by: webmaster
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Earth Day aims to inspire awareness of and appreciation for our earth's environment!
Get outdoors to enjoy the spring weather and start your own tradition to observe Earth Day! Some of our favorites include: planting trees, picking up roadside trash, conducting various programs for recycling and conservation and using recyclable containers for snacks and lunches.
Start the conversation with your friends and neighbors to RECYCLE MORE! Remember how important it is to reuse, repurpose and reduce your waste with recycling! Find out what can be safely recycled here!
How Earth Day Began
Earth Day founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson, first organized the day in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.
"There is a great need for the introduction of new values in our society, where bigger is not necessarily better, where slower can be faster, and where less can be more."
-Gaylord Nelson
Posted: April 8th, 2013, by: webmaster
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Flood Brothers wishes everyone a safe and blessed Easter. Our office will close at 1:30 pm on Friday, March 29. Our office hours for Saturday, March 30th will be from 8 am to 12 noon. Enjoy your holiday weekend, knowing Spring is upon us!
Posted: March 29th, 2013, by: webmaster
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Carol Stream
Kids Flashlight Egg Hunt
Eager egg hunters have three chances to take part in egg hunts at the Carol Stream Park District this year. On March 22, the Kids Flashlight Egg Hunt returns to Coyote Crossing Mini Golf; the indoor Bunny Bash returns to the Simkus Recreation Center on March 30 at 10am, and for four-legged egg hunters, the Doggie Egg Hunt and Spring Bonnet Parade will take place at the Bark Park Carol Stream on March 24 at 1pm.
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Oakbrook Terrace
Doggie Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23 Promptly starts at 9:00 am
The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is hosting an Easter egg hunt just for dogs. Bring your canine friend to Heritage Park to search for doggie treats. There will be prizes, treats and so much more. Dogs must be leashed and wearing a collar with tags at all times. Pre-registration is required.
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23 Promptly starts at 10:00 am
Get ready to have a hopping good time with lots of prizes and candy! The Easter Bunny is inviting children and their families to participate in the Oakbrook Terrace Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children will have the opportunity to stuff their Easter baskets with eggs that contain tons of prizes. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance to take pictures with participants. Don't forget your Easter basket! Pre-registration is required.
Bunny Breakfast
Saturday, March 23 Breakfast begins at 10:30 am
All ages welcome
Spend a little more time with the Easter Bunny at the delicious Bunny Breakfast. Activities will be moved indoors at the completion of the Easter Egg Hunt. Pancakes and sausage will be served.
Oakbrook Terrace Park District Heritage Park
1 S 325 Ardmore Ave.
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. 60181
(630) 627-6100
Posted: March 21st, 2013, by: webmaster
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