Save-the-Date for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Des Plaines Police Department encourages the public to drop-off old, or unwanted prescription drugs at its 24/7 collection site located in the Department's lobby at 1418 Miner Street.

Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz delivers his eighth and final State of the City address to residents and businesses in a video this year.

Watch the 2021 State of the City for an overview of the City’s progress and achievements and our continuing plans for the future. https://youtu.be/_e9_MjCNm8g?

Yard waste collection by Lakeshore Recycling Systems begins on April 5th.

Additional monthly collections by Public Works begin May 3 for zip code 60016 and May 17 for zip code 60018.

Guidelines for collection can be found on page 8 of the Community Calendar desplaines.org/communitycalendar.

From COVID-19 relief funds to business assistance grants meant to help expand and improve daily operations and facade improvements, our Economic Development team is here to support businesses in our community.

Our newest offering is U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant using CARES grant funds to provide up to $15,000 for qualifying businesses for COVID relief.

Find out more about the opportunities available on our Business Assistance Grant Page.