Public Works Department

Joseph A. Alexa, Director
20701 Governors Highway
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Phone: 708-503-8200
Fax: 708-503-8202

BUSINESS HOURS:

Monday through Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. 

The Public Works Department is committed to providing residents with the highest quality of service. It maintains a level of excellence while meeting the needs of the community. The department consists of three divisions: Water, Sewer and Streets. The staff is available for emergency service 24 hours a day.

STREETS

The Public Works staff is responsible for maintaining the Village’s infrastructure, which includes the water distribution system, the wastewater and storm water collection system, streets and public facilities. Other duties involve the maintenance of Village-owned properties, the 211^th Street Metra Parking Lot, and the 203^rd Street Metra Parking Lot, which should be open by 2006.  

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Other Public Works services include snow removal, salting and sweeping public streets, storm debris pickup following severe storms, and the removal of dead trees that are located in the Village’s right-of-way.

New residents must call the Village Hall’s Water Department at 503-8000 as soon as possible to arrange for water/sewer service and establish an account. Residents are billed every two months for water and/or sewer service. To ensure the quickest processing, payments should be made in person or mailed to the Village Hall. There is a drop-off box in front of the Village Hall for your convenience. Make checks payable to the Village of Olympia Fields. Water bills are issued bi-monthly on the 15^th of the month, with payment due within 30 days. After that, a 10% penalty is added for late payments.

HELPING THE HOMELESS

The South Suburban Homeless Program is working to create a permanent shelter for the homeless. Residents can support this program by voluntarily contributing $1 per month to be added to their water bill. A small sacrifice can make a big difference. Authorization cards may be obtained at the Village Hall.

 SUMMER WATER RESTRICTIONS 

Restrictions on lawn sprinkling and other water usages are in effect from May 15 through September 15 each year. If the last digit in your street address is odd, you may sprinkle on odd calendar days. If it is even, sprinkle on even calendar days.
On your designated days, sprinkle only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., or 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Violators of water use restrictions are subject to fines.  In drought situations, these hours may be curtailed further. The latest watering schedule is available at the Village Hall, 503-8000.

Each resident is required to contract with a private scavenger service. Residents are to call the vendor of their choice and arrange for trash pick-up. Choose from the following Scavenger Services: Star Disposal/Homewood Disposal at 748-8481 and Skyline Disposal at 754-5460.

RECYCLING BINS

A damaged recycle bin may be replaced free of charge by taking it to Star Disposal, 20 South Street, Park Forest. Bins are also available at the Village Hall for $10.
The Village contracts with Star Disposal to collect recyclable materials for the entire Village.