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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Village of Wilmette will once again provide dumpsters for you to “pitch your pumpkins” and turn them into compost. Painted gourds and pumpkins are OK, but remove all candles and decorations. Dumpsters will be in the Village Hall parking lot and the Centennial parking lot on November 5th. Dumpster at Village Hall ONLY on […]
The Village of Wilmette will once again provide dumpsters for you to “pitch your pumpkins” and turn them into compost. Painted gourds and pumpkins are OK, but remove all candles and decorations. Dumpsters will be in the Village Hall parking lot and the Centennial parking lot on November 5th. Dumpster at Village Hall ONLY on […]
Free Styrofoam Recycling Collection in Wilmette The Village of Wilmette and Go Green Wilmette are sponsoring a Styrofoam collection for the year-end holidays. Residents can drop off white block Styrofoam for which will be taken to Abt Electronics for recycling. Where: Wilmette Public Works facility lobby, 711 Laramie Avenue (ring bell) When: Weekdays only, […]
Go Green LaGrange sponsors a recycle booth at the Thursday morning Farmers Market in LaGrange from May 11th until October 26th. Check out our website for items collected each week, from shoes to corks; each individual date, May 11th (dolls - Barbie & Ken) to October 26th (bras - Cancer Awareness Month). The Calendar of […]
The City of Highland Park Recycling Center collects styrofoam blocks, holiday lights, electronics, shoes (paired) and textiles year round. The Recycling Center is at 1180 Half Day Road in Highland Park and is open from 7 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays and the first Saturday of the month. For more information on what can […]
