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Coyotes are found throughout Illinois—in rural, suburban and highly urban areas. So if you see a coyote resting in or crossing a backyard, golf course, park or field—that is normal coyote behavior. It is also common to see coyotes out during the day. As long as they are given their space, coyotes do not typically pose a threat to people or pets.

Animals such as coyotes, foxes, bobcats, raccoons, and opossums are all active at night, especially around dusk and dawn. To make sure they don’t come too close to your home, be sure that pets are kept indoors at night, properly store garbage, don’t leave pet food outside, and keep your grill clean. 

For more information about coyotes in urban areas check out these two websites.

• Urban Coyote Project.
• https://www.wildlifeillinois.org/sightings/coyote-in-my-neighborhood-or-yard/

unincorporated area:

• Advance Disposal 847-272-4145
• Prairieland 847-381-9300
• Groot 1-855-569-2719
• Waste Management 847-658-5157

Municipality Residens: call your local municipality. 

• Local Best Buy will take most electronics. (fees may apply)
• Solid Waste Agency North Cook County (SWANCC)- https://swancc.org/#year=2023&month=8&day=21&view=month
• Watch for events by your local Municipality. 

Oil Based Paints: Must be recycled. Contact SWANCC.  (217) 524-3300 https://swancc.org/recycling/chemical-and-paint-disposal

Laytex paints: Once paint in the paint can is dry you may place in your normal refuse for disposal. Left over paint will dry up quickly by adding cat litter to the paint.