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City-Wide Garage Sales, Cleanup Day + E-Recycling Announced

📢 CITY OF SPRING VALLEY ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Spring Valley is gearing up for community activities to enhance our city’s cleanliness and promote sustainability! Mark your calendars for these exciting events:

  1. Spring Valley City-Wide Garage Sales
    • Dates: June 6th, 7th, and 8th
    • Location: Various locations throughout Spring Valley
    • Details: It’s time to declutter and discover treasures! Participate in the city-wide garage sales by submitting your name, address, and desired sale days to the City Clerk’s Office by Friday, May 31, 2024. Maps will be available at the City Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, June 5th. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (815) 664-4221.
  2. City-Wide Clean Up Day
    • Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
      • Time: 6:00 a.m.
      • Location: Throughout Spring Valley
      • Details: Join us as we come together to beautify our neighborhoods! Residents are encouraged to place cleanup items at their usual collection spots by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. Please note that certain items, such as major appliances and construction materials, will not be picked up. For more details and inquiries, contact Republic Services at (815) 719-8151 or the City Clerk’s Office at (815) 664-4221.
  3. Electronics Recycling Event
    • Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
    • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    • Location: JFK School Parking Lot, 999 N. Strong Ave.
    • Details: Let’s recycle responsibly! Bring your old electronics to our recycling event and help protect the environment. Remember, this event is for residential units only. Accepted items include cables, computers, televisions, and more. For inquiries about specific items, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (815) 664-4221.

Feel free to share this announcement with your friends and neighbors. Let’s make Spring Valley shine! 🌟🌎♻️

City-Wide Cleanup ’24

For immediate release: Spring Valley City Clerk, Rebecca Hansen, has announced Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Residents should put cleanup items out in the same location as their weekly materials by 6:00 a.m. as only one stop will be made at each home.

The following items will not be picked up: major appliances, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water heaters/softeners, windows, glass, riding lawn mowers, electronic items (TVs, cell phones, MP3 players, radios, etc.), demolition/remodeling/construction materials (including carpet), household hazardous waste (oils, chemicals, pesticides, wet paint), liquid waste, medical waste, batteries, concrete, landscaping/yard waste (rocks, bricks, dirt, grass, etc.), tires, auto parts, steel, glass, or windows.

All materials should be neatly stacked and placed together at one location where normal household trash is collected and not to exceed the dimensions of 4x4x3 so that orderliness can be preserved by the city. Miscellaneous loose bulk items should be contained in bags or boxes.

Any questions may be directed to Republic Services at (815) 719-8151 or the City Clerk’s Office at (815) 664-4221.

Thank you, Becky

City Wide Garage Sales 2024

SPRING VALLEY CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH. MAPS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH.

IT IS FREE OF CHARGE TO GET ON THE MAP AND YOU CAN PARTICIPATE ONE OR MORE DAYS. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS OF WHERE THE SALE WILL BE AND THE DAYS YOU WANT TO HAVE THE SALE. DEADLINE TO GET ON THE MAP IS FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024.

SEND TO: S.V. CITY CLERK
215 N GREENWOOD ST.
SPRING VALLEY, IL. 61362

OR CALL: (815)664-4221

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR PATROL OFFICER

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR PATROL OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS

There will be an open competitive examination for new applicants for the Police Department of the City of Spring Valley on May 25, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Spring Valley City Hall located at 215 N. Greenwood Street, Spring Valley, Illinois.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Under 35 years of age, unless exempt as provided by Illinois law
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Complete the written testing and oral examination requirements, as well as a physical aptitude test, a background investigation, a psychological examination, and a medical examination

Following the written examination, oral interviews will be scheduled on May 29th and May 30th

Applicants are posted in their respective positions in order of their performance as determined by examination and oral interview, with preference points added as required by Illinois law.

Application packets may be picked up from the Spring Valley Police Department, located at 215 N. Greenwood Street, Spring Valley, Illinois, beginning May 1, 2024. A non-refundable $20.00 testing fee must be paid at the time the application is returned. The completed application packet must be returned to the Spring Valley Police Department no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, by order of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

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