The 2026 Spring Cleanup Day, the spring day when Village of Bridgeview residents get rid of unused items from their homes, garages, and yards, eliminated thousands of pounds of garbage. In total, more than 82 tons of trash (164,000 lbs.) were removed from our beautiful community on Saturday, April 18th! 82 tons is equal to the weight of about 4 whale sharks, the largest living fish in the world, meaning people who participated in the event were left with more space and less waste in their homes.
Residents could be seen sweeping, carrying garbage bags, and moving heavy objects as they lined up their unneeded items on the street curb the night before. Everything from broken electronics and worn-out furniture to useless tires and old paint cans could be seen arranged along the curbside and properly prepared for disposal. This year’s tonnage is ten tons fewer than last year’s on Spring Cleanup Day, suggesting that there may be less waste to get rid of as residents routinely dispose of their unused objects twice each year. If you missed out on participating, start planning now for Fall Cleanup Day 2026 on Saturday, October 3rd!
Congratulations to SBC Waste Solutions, families throughout the Village, and the Bridgeview Public Works Department for their successful Cleanup Day efforts resulting in a cleaner, brighter Bridgeview.
