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SWANCC Happenings in September
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.
Saturday, September 14 - Buffalo GroveParking Lot Behind Banner Plumbing 151 Hastings Lane9:00 - 12:00 pm
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. View information.
One-day Document Destruction Event
The following Document Destruction Events are for residents that live in a SWANCC member community. IDs will be checked for proof of residency.
Saturday, September 21 - Arlington Heights Senior Center
9:00am - 11:00am
Saturday, September 28 - Mount Prospect Public Works
9:00am - 11:00am
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.
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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Are You Concerned With Solid Waste Issues? Be Part of the Conversation
Are you concerned about garbage, recycling and other solid waste issues?
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) will be holding a series of informational meetings in September. SWANCC is a non-profit intergovernmental agency comprised of 23 member communities that provides residents with programs to recycle special materials; conducts waste and recycling education and outreach; and owns the Glenview Transfer Station, where waste is delivered before going to a landfill.
SWANCC is currently updating its Solid Waste Management Plan to guide the Agency and members in future waste management practices. As part of this process, SWANCC is seeking input from elected officials, municipal staff and the public. The Agency will host a series of meetings to discuss current community and Agency programs, satisfaction with existing services and interest in future programs.
Tuesday September 10, 2013
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Oakton Community College Skokie Campus, Room P104
7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
Wednesday September 11, 2013
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Oakton Community College Des Plaines Campus, Room 1606
1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Thursday September 12, 2013
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Arlington Heights Village Hall Board Room
If you have questions, please call the Agency at (847) 724-9205.
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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 event is a one-day HCW collection event:
Saturday, September 28
Lake Forest Municipal Services Center
800 N. Field Drive
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Chicago's Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility
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
Naperville Fire Station #4
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
NO LATEX PAINT
(630) 420-4190
Rockford Rock River Reclamation District
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sun
NO LATEX PAINT
(815) 387-7400
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
By appointment only on second Saturday or fourth Monday of each month
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
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