SWANCC Happenings in August 

SWANCC provides member residents with a variety of ways to recycle and reduce waste. There is no cost to attend, but the scheduled events are for residents that live in a SWANCC member community. IDs will be checked for proof of residency.

One-day Combination Electronics Recycling and Document Destruction Event  

The following events are for residents that live in a SWANCC member community. IDs will be checked for proof of residency.

Palatine Park District Community Center

Saturday, August 10, 2013

250 E Wood Street

9:00am - 12:00pm 

 

Hoffman Estates Public Works

Saturday, August 17, 2013

2305 Pembroke Avenue

9:00am - 1:00pm

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 file-sized boxes or paper shopping bags per vehicle. Do not bring paper in plastic bags.

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.
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Pharmaceutical/Sharps Disposal

Varied times per community

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Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulb Recycling

Varied times per community

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Battery Recycling

Varied times per community

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Choose from a wide variety of craft supplies that have been donated by crafters who want to share their leftover yarn, fabric, artificial flowers, frames, needlework, holiday decorations, rubber stamps, tools, beads, buttons, ribbon, and other kinds of craft materials.

The swap will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Homestead (6400 Lincoln Avenue) in Morton Grove from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The Swap will also be a collection point for non-perishable food, toiletries, or laundry supplies for the Maine Township and Niles
Township Food Pantries.

Donation Information

Donate your unused and leftover fabric, yarn, and craft supplies to the third Morton Grove Craft Supply Swap.

Drop-off dates at the Homestead are:

• Friday, August 2, 2013: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Saturday, August 3, 2013: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Friday, August 9, 2013: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

If the parking lot at the Homestead is full, please use the municipal parking lot, 8550 Lehigh, which is free on weekends. For more information, call Nancy Brothers, Morton Grove Public Library Coordinator of Programming, at (847) 929-5122.

Household Chemical Waste

Household Chemical Waste (HCW) collections are conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and are available to all Illinois residents.

The IEPA web page includes information concerning their collection program, along with a complete schedule of upcoming collection events.
 

The following long-term facilities are available for disposal of HCW. Please phone the long-term facilities ahead to determine availability and open hours. For questions concerning the IEPA's one-day or long-term collections, please call the Waste Reduction Unit at (217) 785-8604.

1150 N North Branch Street
Tuesdays: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursdays: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
1st Saturday of month: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
NO LATEX PAINT
Also accepts computer materials and propane tanks.
cityofchicago.org

(630) 420-4190

(815) 387-7400

Although the IEPA's contractors do not accept auto batteries, propane tanks, or fire extinguishers, co-sponsors may elect to contact a vendor willing to set up and accept these materials on the day of the collection event. Contact the IEPA at (217) 785-8604 to verify materials being accepted.

Unable to attend a collection? Dispose of your household chemical waste for a fee.

(847) 488-1492 x 202

Eco-Landscaping Guide

SWANCC developed a resource called the Eco-Landscaping Guide that highlights alternative lawn care techniques for maintaining outdoor green spaces without using synthetic chemicals. This guide presents resources to assist home owners, businesses, schools and municipalities to use alternatives to conventional lawn care methods.

Over the years, lawns and gardens have been managed in a reactive or conventional way of applying fertilizer and weed killer. Decision makers now have choices for cultivating and maintaining their property with organic or natural methods - a proactive approach to managing lawns and gardens.

The benefits of a natural lawn care system include:

• Reduce exposure to chemicals for people, pets and plants
• Improved ecosystems for birds insects and bugs
• Improved water quality and reduced storm water runoff
• Long-term savings compared to conventional methods

Read more in the Eco-Landscaping Guide.