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  1. 2026–2027 Trash & Recycling Collection Calendar Now Available

    The Village of Forest's 2026–2027 trash & recycling calendar is now posted — trash is collected every Friday, with recycling picked up every other week on the same day. Check the full schedule for holiday delays and recycling guidelines.

    August 6, 2026

    • General
    • Public Announcement
  2. Forest National Night Out is Almost Here!

    Join us Tuesday, August 4th, from 6:00–8:30 PM for an evening dedicated to celebrating the Police, Fire, and EMS professionals who help keep our community safe every day. This is a FREE family event, and we'd love to see everyone there! Enjoy: FREE Bounce House FREE Train Rides FREE Hamburgers & Hot Dogs FREE Doughnuts…

    July 27, 2026

    • Events
    • Public Announcement
  3. Village of Forest 2025 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report

    The Village of Forest Water Works has completed its 2025 drinking water quality testing. All results show that our water meets or exceeds federal safety standards. Lead and copper levels were well below action limits, fluoride was measured at 1.78 ppm, and disinfection byproducts remained within safe ranges. The source aquifer has been evaluated by…

    June 30, 2026

    • Public Announcement
    • Utilities
  4. Beat the Heat: Rumpke Adjusts Collection Times This Week

    With extreme heat on the way, Rumpke crews may start routes earlier to keep workers safe. Residents are asked to set out trash and recycling the night before their scheduled pickup to avoid missing collection.

    June 29, 2026

    • Public Announcement
  5. Forest Village Council – June 11, 2026

    At the June 11 council meeting, Forest Village approved road closures for the Tree Town Festival, accepted a no-cost Neptune water meter pilot program, and addressed ongoing infrastructure repairs. The Splash Pad is set to open no earlier than July 13, and the police department received a 50% state grant for new body armor.

    June 26, 2026

    • Council Minutes