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FAQ's

Are there any food pantries in the area?
Yes.

*N.I.C.E. Center in Lee –  346 S. County Line Road, Lee, IL 60530-0005 – Food & Clothing – Saturday’s from 8:15 am – 11am.  Emergency contacts: Sandy 815-264-3267, Bill 815-824-0700 & Jeannie 815-756-5610

*Hinckley Area Food Pantry – 190 W. Lincoln Hwy, Waterman – Food & other items. 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, 8 am – 9 am – For an alternate pick-up time, call (815)286-7275.
Who do you contact about Clinton Township?
https://toi.org/township/dekalb-county-clinton-township/township-board-officials/

Township Board Officials

SUPERVISOR - Mary Ann Erickson: 815-739-9835
TRUSTEE - Kip Anderson: 815-824-0832
TRUSTEE - David Erickson: 815-739-6105
TRUSTEE - Jerrold Hipple: 815-264-3979
TRUSTEE - James Wassmann: 815-264-3595
CLERK - Janel Erickson: 815-739-8202
ROAD COMMISSIONER - Scott Hunt: 815-739-4703
ASSESSOR - Dean Lundeen: 815-501-6873
What are Waterman's utility service rates and how often are the bills issued?
Current Utility Rates Billed Quarterly

Residential Water Rate – $75.06 per quarter minimum charge for 1st 6,000 gallons*; $2.76 per 1,000 gallons over 6,000 gallons

Residential Sewer Rate – $23.01 per quarter minimum charge for 1st 6,000 gallons; $2.27 per 1,000 gallons over 6,000 gallons

Residential Garbage Rate (TR) – $60.00 per quarter

Infrastructure Fee (INFS) – $24.00 per quarter deposited in savings fund for infrastructure maintenance.

Quarterly Schedule:
Feb 1 – April 30
May 1 – July 31
August 1 – October 31
November 1 – January 31

Bills will be mailed within 2 weeks of the end of the billing cycle.

Payments are due 30 days after the bills are received and bill will reflect due date.
How many bulk items will the trash company pick up?
One free furniture bulk item per week with your regular service.  They do not pick up appliances or an electronic items in the normal waste collection.
Is there Electronic Recycling in Waterman?
No. Any questions about electronic recycling contact LRS DC Trash at 815-758-7274 or Dekalb County at 815-748-2408 or visit their website here.
What should I do with my yard waste?
Fall leaf pick-up will be announced in our August newsletters annually but it typically runs from the last week in October to the week of Thanksgiving (weather permitting).  

Please keep your leaf piles easily accessible, i.e., away from trees, bushes, parked cars, and mailboxes. Also, be aware of the strength of the leaf vacuum. Anything you do not want to lose should be kept away from the curbside. Items that are sucked up in the leaf vacuum can damage the machine.  Leaves put out after the last scheduled pick up will not be picked up. NO BURNING IS ALLOWED!!

For the convenience of all Waterman residents, a brush dumpster is located at the 215 W. Adams parking lot. For large quantities of brush, call Village Hall 815-264-3652 for disposal arrangements. YARD WASTE ONLY please. 

Christmas trees are collected from on your scheduled trash pick-up dates throughout the month of January. Trees must be free of all decorations and cannot be in plastic bags.
How do I rent the shelter at Waterman Lions Community Park or the Clinton Township Community Building in Waterman?
To rent the Waterman Lions Community Park Shelter, contact the Village Hall at 815-264-3652.  Check the availability of the shelter on our events page. 

To rent the Clinton Township Community Building on Lincoln Highway, contact Peggy Rogers @ 815-295-1091 or visit https://toi.org/township/dekalb-county-clinton-township/Community-Building-Officials-and-Facility-Rental/ for more information.
Street lights out?
Does Waterman have parks?
Yes! We have Garfield Park, Muingan Park and Waterman Lions Community Park
When is leaf pickup?
Leaf pickup runs from the last week in October through the end of November, weather permitting.