Recycling Events and Extravaganzas
Sometimes it’s hard to figure out how to get rid of old stuff. Many communities host events to reuse or recycle those old items.
Here's how it works:
 - Find out what is being collected at the next upcoming Recycling Extravaganza
-Pack up your car, and drive to the location - usually a big parking lot.
- As you drive thru the parking lot, volunteers help you unload your unwanted items at different stations.
- The items are donated to charity, if possible, or properly recycled, otherwise.
Ongoing and upcoming events are listed below or in the calendar to the right. Usually these events are in the spring and fall. Unless otherwise noted, all events should be open to the public.
For each event, be sure to check the list of items accepted -- each community decides what to collect. If books are collected, its usually a book exchange; bring books you don't want and you can take books that have been donated by others. Result: Reuse before Recycle! |
Load up your car and head over to one or all of these upcoming extravaganzas. It's a drive through recycling/reuse event.
September 22 - Green Fair, Cantigny Park, Wheaton
September 29 - Lombard
September 29 - Oak Brook Library
October 6 - Downers Grove
October 6 - West Chicago
October 20 - Addison Library
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Recycle your Old Fridge or Freezer for FREE and Earn Money!
ComEd offers a $25 rebate for recycling your old working fridge or freezer. Make an appointment for ComEd to pick up your fridge or freezer for free and receive your rebate. Schedule today at Comed.com or call 888-806-2273.
This program is part of ComEd's Smart Ideas® energy efficiency programs. Since the program launched two years ago, they have helped residents save the amount of energy required to power about 75,000 homes for one year. The numbers have exceeded goals set by ComEd in June of 2008! |
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center is a rehabilitation and education center, owned and operated by the Forest  Preserve District of DuPage County. They have a extensive list of items that are needed year round to care for native and passing migrant wildlife in DuPage County.
Next time you're hosting a party, ask guests to bring an item from the wish list in lieu of a hostess gift.
Check out what is needed on their Wish List. |
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Holiday lights recycling is winding down! There is still time to recycle your lights.
Lights accepted include: Italian mini-lights, traditional lights, extention cords, rope lights, LED lights. Lights can be in working or non working condition, from any holiday!
2011-2012 Locations (remember to check back often for the most current list) include:
2010-2011 Results:
Congratulations on making the holiday light recycling a HUGE success! DuPage County had 26 drop off locations and collected more than 25,000 pounds of lights! That's 25,000 pounds of lights that were kept out of the landfill! Success!
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SAVE THE DATE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
GREEN FAIR
SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
Cantigny Park, Wheaton
Interested in being a vendor at next year's Green Fair? We're already taking reservations. Don't miss out next year! |
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