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SWANCC Happenings in July
SWANCC provides member residents with a variety of ways to recycle and reduce waste.
Special Programs and Events
Composting Demonstration Workshops
 In collaboration with University of Illinois Extension Master Composter and Arlington Heights resident, Diane Bolash, SWANCC has developed a composting demonstration system. Educators and residents can learn the science behind mixing yard waste, such as leaves, grass and small twigs, with acceptable food scraps, to make a nutrient-rich soil amendment for lawns, gardens, flowers and plants.
The next workshop will be held outdoors at SWANCC's Glenview Transfer Station, 1151 N. River Road, on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. To register, send an email to mary@swancc.org with the workshop date, community you live in and a cell phone number. A follow up confirmation will be sent to you with additional information and directions. See swancc.org for additional workshops this summer.
One-day Combined Electronics Recycling and Document Destruction Events
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Evanston Township High School
1600 Dodge Avenue
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, July 28, 2012 Glencoe SE Commuter Parking Lot Park Avenue and Green Bay Road 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Only the following electronics will be accepted: Computers, DVD Players, DVR/Cable Boxes, Fax Machines, Mobile Phones, Monitors, MP3 Players, PDAs, Peripherals (mice, keyboards, zip drives), Printers, Scanners, Televisions , VHS Players and Video Game Consoles. View information.
Typical documents that can be shredded include medical records, bank statements, personal files, retired tax forms, etc. Staples and paper clips are acceptable, but binders should be removed. Residents will be limited to six banker-sized boxes of documents per event. IDs will be checked for proof of residency.
Ongoing Programs
Weekly Electronics Drop-off
Electronics can be recycled at four weekly drop-off locations within the SWANCC region including Glenview, Winnetka, Hoffman Estates and Mount Prospect. Only the following electronics will be accepted: Computers, DVD Players, DVR/Cable Boxes, Fax Machines, Mobile Phones, Monitors, MP3 Players, PDAs, Peripherals (mice, keyboards, zip drives), Printers, Scanners, Televisions , VHS Players and Video Game Consoles. View information.
The following programs are available for no cost to residents that live in a SWANCC member community. IDs will be checked for proof of residency.
Pharmaceutical/Sharps Disposal
Varied times per community
Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulb Recycling
Varied times per community
Varied times per community
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