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When you move to a new city, there's always a lot that you need to do. It can sometimes take a while for utilities to be activated. It's a good idea to scout ahead and contact your new utility providers to see how you should best go about getting your utilities set up.
You might need to show proof of address before you are allowed to set up your utilities. You might also need a picture id as well. If you are already established in your home, the information below can also help you if there are any problems with your service. If you are moving within the city, you might have to just contact your current provider to transfer service to your new location. Also, some providers only service parts of the city. Know if you are leaving their coverage area and how that will affect you.
In addition, if you are planning to do any construction on your property or dig in your yard, you should contact you local utility companies. This is to make sure you don't dig in to any underground wires or plumbing. You could not only seriously hurt yourself, but also cause a major problem with utility service in your area. This is a smart and safe way to make sure that your don't do anything foolish while making improvements to your land.
The following is contact information for various utility companies, city services, cable and satellite providers, and waste management services in the city of Chicago. Use this list to ease your transition into the city. This can also help you if you need to contact any of these utilities that currently service your home.
Cable/Satellite Service
- AT&T At Home: 866/594-1234
- Dish Network: 800/333-DISH
- RCN: 888/790-2121
Chicago Fire Department
10 W. 35th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Telephone: (Emergency) 911
(312) 745-3705
ComEd
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 805379
Chicago, IL 60680-5379
Customer service inquiries call: 1-800-Edison-1 (1-800-334-7661)
Electric emergency call: 1-800-EDISON-1 (1-800-334-7661)
Dead Tree Removal
Tree removal requests should be made by calling 311.
Gas Service
People Gas: 312/240-7000
Local Telephone Service
- Ameritech: 800/244-4444 (Inside Illinois)
- Ameritech: 800/432-0015 (Outside Illinois)
- AT&T: 888/709-6098, ext. 20416
- MCI: 800/950-5555
- RCN: 888/790-2121
Long Distance Telephone Service
- AT&T: 800/222-0300
- MCI: 800/950-5555
- Sprint: 800/877-4646
- RCN: 888/790-2121
Medical Waste Solutions
(800) 451-6244
Pollution Control
4343 Kennedy Avenue
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 397-3951
Recycling Services
3301 W. 47th Place
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-2070
Waste Control
- A & R Hauling - (773) 445-7393 Chicago, IL
- All Time Wrecking & Hauling - (773) 921-7723 5247 W Lake St Chicago, IL
- Britt Disposal Service - (773) 722-4444 221 N Washtenaw Ave Chicago, IL
- Chicago Disposal Service - (773) 579-3600 2608 S Damen Ave Chicago, IL
- Frank's Haulers - (708) 243-9957 3317 W George St Chicago, IL
- Ravenswood Disposal Service - (773) 761-1411 221 N Washtenaw Ave Chicago, IL
- Tyme's Hauling - (773) 779-3615 Chicago, IL
- We-Haul Inc - (773) 493-4285 620 S Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL
Water in Chicago
- Call 311 For Non-Emergency City Services
- Water in the street or basement call 312-744-7038 or 311
- Questions about your water bill call 312-747-9090
