Going Green Matters Webinar Series 2021: Recycling DeMystified

Online IL, United States

Featuring expert Mary Allen from the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) Ever wonder if the things you put in the bin actually get recycled? Are you confused about what can and cannot be recycled? What can we do about the flood of single-use plastic items? Learn the answers from expert Mary Allen […]

Reuse O Rama

Hidden Creek Aqua Park 1220 Fredrickson Pl., Highland Park, IL, United States

The City of Highland Park and SWALCO are partnering for this collection event. Bring new and gently used accessories, books, clothes, plush toys, shoes, small household items & decor (18x18x18 in. or smaller)sports equipment, and textiles for donation and reuse. More information, including a full list of accepted items, is here.

Holiday Styrofoam Recycling Collection

Various Locations IL, United States

Monday, December 27, 2021, to Sunday, January 9, 2022 Go Green Wilmette (GGW) is partnering with the Village of Wilmette to host a white Styrofoam recycling collection.  This is an opportunity to recycle block white polystyrene/Styrofoam (PS 6), which cannot be recycled through the Village of Wilmette’s residential Refuse and Recycling Program. Only White Styrofoam […]

Riverwoods Community Garage Sale

Riverwoods Village Hall 300 Portwine Road, Riverwoods

The Riverwoods Community Garage Sale features 20+ tables from multiple households. Enjoy the fruits of recycling, reusing and reducing in a beautiful natural woodland setting! We expect household and decor items, collectibles, electronics, books, music, toys, clothing and more. This event is sponsored by the Riverwoods Preservation Council and the Village of Riverwoods. It will […]

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Recycle Right: Your Questions Answered

Virtual IL

Are you uncertain about what is recyclable and where to recycle it? A representative from Waste Management & other experts provide an inside look at how to recycle effectively to help the environment. Do you find yourself “wishcycling” small plastic objects? Or confused about whether shredded paper is recyclable? Recycling helps the environment when done […]