This section is designed to provide newresidents with helpful information about living in Lansing.
Water Service
A $100 water deposit is required upon application for water service.This fee must be paid at the LansingMunicipalCenter / Clerk’s office located at 3141 Ridge Rd.(Ridge Road and Burnham Avenue).This should be done before you take possession of the premises.If or when you move, the deposit will be applied to your final bill or transferred to your new address if you remain in Lansing.
Garbage & Recycling Pickup
The Public Works Department works very hard to keep Lansing beautiful.By following the simple procedures listed below, you not only adhere to Village ordinance, but you assist the Public Works Department in keeping our village clean.All refuse and recycling should be placed curbside or in the alley by 6:00 a.m. on the regular scheduled pickup day.
Refuse must be put in cans that are 34 gallons or less.Cans must be plastic or galvanized and have tight fitting lids.
Only household garbage and grass clippings should be placed in cans.Dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete and construction materials should be placed in the street along the curb in a neat pile.Call Public Works at (708) 895-7190 to make arrangements for a special pickup for such items.
Branches from tree trimming should be stacked neatly near the curb.You must call Public Works to be placed on the “chipper list” for a special pickup.
Public Works encourages all Lansing residents to participate in Lansing’s curbside recycling program.Items should be placed in bins or garbage cans that are 34 gallons or less and clearly marked “recycling”.
Vehicle Registration
All motor vehicles registered to a Lansing address with the Illinois Secretary of State are required to have vehicle stickers within 30 days of moving into the Village.Vehicle stickers can be purchased at the LansingMunicipalCenter / Clerk’s office.The annual fees vary according to the vehicle type.Click here to view the fee schedule.Residents who are 65 by July 1st are eligible for one Senior Sticker per household.Handicapped stickers are also available.
Pet Registration
Animal tags are required annually for all dogs and cats housed within the Village.Tags go on sale in mid May at the LansingMunicipalCenter / Clerk’s office.
Utility Services
To set up utility services in Lansing, contact these local providers:
In order to ensure the safety of our residents, permits are required for most home improvement projects.Please call the Building Department at (708) 895-7193 before beginning any home improvements.The Building Department is located in the LansingMunicipalCenter located at 3141 Ridge Rd.(Ridge Road and Burnham Avenue). The hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Voter Registration
Voter registration is provided at the LansingMunicipalCenter / Clerk’s office and the Lansing Public Library.You must be 18 years old and have resided in the precinct for at least 30 days prior to registering.Two forms of identification are necessary.
