SWANCC Happenings in October

SWANCC provides member residents with a variety of ways to recycle and reduce waste in a variety of programs at no cost. IDs will be checked for proof of residency.

One-day Combination Electronics Recycling and Document Destruction Event  

Any resident that lives in a SWANCC member community is able to attend any of these events. IDs will be checked for proof of residency.

Saturday, October 5 - Rolling Meadows
Public Works Facility
3900 Berdnick Street
9:00 - 12:00 pm
 

Saturday, October 19 - Barrington
North Commuter Parking Lot

Main and Wool Streets
9:00 am - 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.
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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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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