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1. What are the garbage holidays?

Republic Waste uses a holiday schedule for only six holidays per year as follows: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. On weeks when there is a holiday, if your pickup occurs on or after the holiday, your pickup will be one day later. If your pickup is before the holiday, your pickup day will not change. All other weeks of the year, the regular schedule is followed which is Tuesdays.

2. When is the Village of Midlothian open?

The Village Hall is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Be sure to check our online calendar for any holiday closings throughout the year.

3. What do I do if I lost my water bill?

Contact the front office at (708) 389-0200 for your account balance. If you haven't registered an online account yet, visit our Online Bill Pay page for information. You can check your balance online any time once the account is created.
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1. I don't need a permit. Should I still call the Village?

Yes. All contractors are required to be licensed annually with the Village. We verify they have insurance, bonding and where required, State licensing. Even when a permit is not required you should call the Building Department and ensure your contractor is licensed to work in Midlothian.

2. How do I find out what a property is zoned?

Please refer to the Zoning Map.

3. What does property zoning allow?

For details on property zoning ordinances please refer to the Village Code.

4. What do I need a permit for?

Any time you are add new or move structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical elements you must obtain a permit. Things like new carpet, painting or drywall do not require a permit where as replacing siding, gutters, etc. does require a permit. If you are uncertain if you need a permit, please call first.

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1. What responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?

Firefighting actually represents a relatively small portion of the work of a typical fire department in today’s world. The number of residential and commercial fires has steadily decreased over the years due to a variety of factors, including improvements in construction, a greater public awareness of the risk factors leading to fires, and a significant reduction in smoking nationwide. Fires, however, are only some of the emergencies to which the Midlothian Fire Department responds. The majority of the Fire Department’s emergency responses are, in fact, for calls for medical aid, including illnesses / accidents at home and work, injuries resulting from vehicle accidents, and other medical trauma in Midlothian. Other calls for emergency response involve hazardous materials releases, response to fire alarms, and other calls for public assistance. Firefighters also spend quite a bit of time maintaining equipment, doing routine public safety inspections for businesses, training for all types of emergency responses, and filling out the reports and paperwork associated with these activities.

2. Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine just for a simple inspection?

The Fire Department brings the fire engine for two reasons. First, these inspections are conducted by on-duty engine companies that must be ready to respond to an emergency call from the field. This is why you almost always see the personnel together as a crew with the fire engine out with them when they are out of the fire station. Second, an important part of the value of the public safety inspection is to familiarize your local firefighters with the buildings and businesses in Midlothian. While they check for hazards and consult with business owners on how best to eliminate or minimize the likelihood of a fire, they also familiarize themselves with access points and the layout of the facility.

3. Why did you chop that big hole in my roof? The fire was in the kitchen, not the attic!

During a fully involved structure fire, temperatures inside a structure are often 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. By cutting a hole in the roof and ventilating the building, the heat is allowed to escape through the roof, thereby making it safer for firefighters to enter the building and apply water directly on the fire. This extinguishing strategy is key to stopping a structure fire quickly, and actually helps minimize damage to other rooms.

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1. How do I pay a parking ticket?

Parking tickets can be paid in person at the Village Hall, via our online bill pay or by mail by sending a check or money order to:
Village of Midlothian
14801 S. Pulaski Rd.
Midlothian, IL 60445

You may also use ViolationsPayment.com to pay your ticket.

2. Where are you located?

The Midlothian Police Department is located at 14801 South Pulaski Road on the South side of the Village Hall complex.

3. How can I get a copy of my police report?

Copies of police reports can be obtained by coming to the Police Department lobby between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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1. What holidays delay garbage pick-up?

Please refer to the Refuse and Recycling page for information on holidays that affect refuse pick-up.

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2. When is the next branch pick-up?

Branch pick-up happens twice a year in the Spring and Fall (April and October). Public Works will pick-up branches you've stacked neatly in the parkway, but you may not block the sidewalk.

The schedule will be as follows:

Northeast Quadrant First Monday in April and October
Southeast Quadrant Second Monday in April and October
Southwest Quadrant Third Monday in April and October
Northwest Quadrant Fourth Monday in April and October

For exact dates please refer to the Village Calendar.

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3. My sewer is backed up. What now?

Call our office during business hours. After hours or on weekends, call the Police Department's non-emergency number at (708) 385-2534. We will check our sewer main to make sure it is open. As you may know, the village is responsible for the sewer main only. The homeowner is responsible for the entire sewer service from the house all the way to the main, regardless of its location. Should you need a contractor, contact the Village Hall at (708) 389-0200 or the Building Department at (708) 385-8642 for a list of licensed and bonded contractors.

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1. As a resident, how do I address the board?

During the 'open to the pubic' portion of the meeting, stand and state your name and make your statement.