In addition to weekday hours, the SCARCE Reuse Center is open 9am-12pm on select Saturdays. Qualifying teachers and non-profit staff… Read more »
Reuse Center Saturday Hours
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Addison Township Electronics, Textiles, & Paper Recycling
OPEN TO ALL DUPAGE COUNTY RESIDENTS All acceptable items are FREE of charge, excluding CRT, Flat Screens, Projection… Read more »
Addison Township Quarterly Electronics, Textiles, Books, & Paper Recycling
Drop Off at the Highway Garage, 411 W. Potter, Wood Dale, IL 60191 All acceptable items are FREE… Read more »
Addison Township Electronics, Textiles, Books, & Paper Recycling
All acceptable items are FREE of charge, excluding CRT, Flat Screens, Projection TVs & Monitors Under 21″ screen… Read more »
New Teacher Orientation – Thurs 07/15
There are multiple dates and times for this orientation. View the full list here. Are you a new… Read more »
New Teacher Orientation – Wed 07/14
There are multiple dates and times for this orientation. View the full list here. Are you a new teacher?… Read more »
New Teacher Orientation – Tues 06/29
There are multiple dates and times for this orientation. View the full list here. Are you a new… Read more »
New Teacher Orientation – Fri 06/18
There are multiple dates and times for this orientation. View the full list here. Are you a new… Read more »
New Teachers: SCARCE Can Help You
Are you a new teacher? Are you teaching a new grade in the fall? SCARCE has resources to… Read more »
Kane County Recycling Event
Download pdf of flyer
‘Literacy at the Laundromat’ project expands to West Chicago
On Wednesday, February 3rd, SCARCE team members along with DuPage County board member and environmental committee chair Sheila… Read more »
Wheaton Recycling Extravaganza
Accepted Items Household Electronics **Fee applies to recycle televisions and monitors: $25-$35 based on size. Credit card or… Read more »
S3 Episode 11 – Books that influence us: inspiring action, and building hope.
In this episode: Kay, Heather, and Carol talk about the best books with visiting professor from Azusa Pacific… Read more »
Close at Noon for Holiday Break
The SCARCE offices, Reuse Center and SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records will close at noon today. They will… Read more »
S3 Episode 6 – Meet Susan McNeil-Marshall of SCARCE-LY Used Books and Records, Retired & Repurposed Librarian
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, as they chat with SCARCE volunteer Susan McNeil Marshall, co-manager… Read more »
Addison Recycling Event – Addison residents only
Addison residents only – must show proof of residency In order to maintain safety at the event during… Read more »
Community Book Swap
Reservations required. Join us at The Streets of Woodfield for our Community Book Swap! Bring your gently loved… Read more »
Reuse Center Saturday Hours
In addition to weekday hours, the SCARCE Reuse Center is open 9am-12pm on select Saturdays. Qualifying teachers and non-profit staff… Read more »
Reuse Center Saturday Hours
Now open every Saturday 9am-12pm! In addition to weekday hours, the SCARCE Reuse Center is open 9am-12pm on Saturdays… Read more »
We’re Moving!
Update 03/20/20: Due to COVID-19 concerns, our re-opening is postponed. Please check here for updates. We are so… Read more »
Book Rescue & Book Sale CLOSED for move
Update 03/09/20: Due to delays, our re-opening is postponed. Please stay tuned for our new opening date. We’re… Read more »
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale – CANCELED
Due to delays in our move, the re-opening of Scarcely Used Books & Records is postponed until further… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
The Scarcely Used Books & Records will be closed on Tuesday, March 17th – we are slowly getting… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record SaleCANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Scarcely Used Book & Record Sale Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Streets of Woodfield Community Book Swap
Join us at The Streets of Woodfield for their first ever Community Book Swap! Bring your gently loved… Read more »
Kane County Recycling Extravaganza
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
Help Local Students in Need – Volunteer with SCARCE at the Back-to-School Fair
The Back-to-School Fair is a one-stop event for health and social services to help low-income DuPage County families… Read more »
Back-to-School Fair 2019 – Volunteers Needed!
The Back to School fair is a one-stop event for health and social services for DuPage County families… Read more »
Peak donation season is here! Tips for Donating to SCARCE
Spring is here and that means it’s spring cleaning season! Schools, businesses, and residents are all cleaning out… Read more »
Christ the Servant Woodridge Recycling Event
Christ the Servant Church is collecting electronics and books. See the flyer below for a full listing of… Read more »
Woodridge Rotary Recycling Extravaganza
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can… Read more »
Villa Park Spring Sweep Recycling Extravaganza
Where: Traffic for the event will flow down Home Ave., entering at the intersection of Harvard Ave. and… Read more »
Schaumburg Recycling Extravaganza
Download the flier General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
Hanover Park Recycling Extravaganza
Rain or shine! Non-residents welcome. No businesses. Accepted Items Documents for Shredding: Paper only – remove binders, binder… Read more »
Elmhurst Recycling Extravaganza
Location: Faganel Hall and Alexander St Parking lots at Elmhurst College. Enter off of Park Ave. To… Read more »
Season of Giving: End-of-Year Rescue and Relief Projects
December was a busy and exciting month for SCARCE and our resource center. We worked on two separate… Read more »
Veterans Day Book Rescue Open
The SCARCE Book Rescue is open normal hours on Veterans Day. We welcome teachers and non-profit employees to… Read more »
Special Book Rescue Saturday Hours
Special Saturday Hours! Due to the Thanksgiving holidays, the Book Rescue will be open on Saturday, November 17th… Read more »
Annual SCARCE Open House
Learn about our Rescue Projects Check out our Educational Programs Sign up for Environmental Workshops Tour our Rescue… Read more »
SCARCE Book Rescue Summer Snapshot
This summer was one for the books here at SCARCE. Summertime is our busy season for drop-offs of… Read more »
Carol Stream Recycling Extravaganza
Accepted Items Household recyclables Paper/cardboard Clean Plastic Bottles Cans/Glass School & Office Supplies Books Pur & Brita Water… Read more »
Back-to-School Fair 2018 – Volunteers needed!
Register The Back to School fair is a one-stop event for health and social services for DuPage County… Read more »
Lombard Recycling Extravaganza
Stay tuned for more details! Download flyer Can’t make it to this event? View on-going electronics recycling opportunities around… Read more »
Christ the Servant Electronics Recycling & Book Drive
The Christ the Servant GREEN TEAM event is open to all residents and small businesses! If you have… Read more »
River Forest Recycling Extravaganza
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
Addison Park Pride Recycling Extravaganza
Update: Paper shredding will be held during the regular event hours, 9am-12pm (not in the afternoon). Please disregard… Read more »
Lisle Sustainable Saturday Recycling Extravaganza
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
Glendale Heights Recycling Extravaganza
Download the list of accepted items General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents… Read more »
Hot Topics February 2018
Reduce Your Climate Change Impact In 10 Minutes Or Less: Opt Out of Phone Book Delivery Thanks to… Read more »
Burr Ridge Recycling Extravaganza
Please join State Representatives Jim Durkin and David Olsen along with State Senator John Curran at a free… Read more »
Lisle Sustainable Saturday Recycling Extravaganza
Route times may vary – expect delays. Please note new entrance off of Maple Ave west of College… Read more »
Swap Circle Donation Drop-off
Do you have extra books, office or art supplies lying around your home? Donate materials to the Swap… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: SCARCE Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
York HS Used Book Sale Benefiting SCARCE Postponed
This event is canceled due to the shelter in place orders issued in Illinois in relation to COVID-19…. read more
CLOSED for New Year’s Holiday
The SCARCE office and Book Rescue will be closed Monday Jan 1st. Have a safe & Happy New… Read more »
CLOSED for Holiday
The SCARCE offices and Book Rescue will be closed Saturday December 23rd-Tuesday December 26th for the Christmas holidays.
Book Rescue/Office CLOSED
The SCARCE Book Rescue and Offices will be closed today so that we may celebrate the holidays and… Read more »
Book Rescue Saturday Hours
Special Saturday Hours! Due to the Thanksgiving holidays, the Book Rescue will be open on Saturday, November 18th… Read more »
Used Book & Record Sale
Open to the Public Stop by SCARCE for our Used Book and Record Sale! This sale is open… Read more »
CANCELLED – Used Book & Record Sale – CANCELLED
Due to severe winter weather, the Book Sale and Book Rescue hours are cancelled for Saturday, February 10th…. Read more »
*HALF PRICE SALE* Used Books, Records, and Framed Art
Open to the public! Join us for a half price sale at our SCARCELY USED book and… Read more »
Addison Recycling Extravaganza
Addison Park District is partnering with SCARCE for this community-wide event and opportunity to do some fall cleaning… Read more »
CANCELLED – Book Rescue Saturday Hours – CANCELLED
Due to severe winter weather, the Book Rescue Saturday hours for February 10th are cancelled. In addition… Read more »
Book Rescue Saturday Hours
In addition to our regular M-F hours, the SCARCE Book Rescue is open 9am-12pm on the 2nd/4th Saturdays of each month… Read more »
Book Rescue Saturday Hours – CANCELED
Due to delays in our move, our re-opening is postponed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience!… read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours CANCELED
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours CANCELED
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. In… read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Book Rescue Saturday Hours Canceled
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. In… read more
Eco-Friendly Tips for Back-to-School Shopping
Can you believe it’s already time for back-to-school preparations? Before you hit the stores to stock up for… Read more »
Hanover Park Recycling Extravaganza
Review the list of accepted items, fill up the car, and clear it all out! Download the Flyer… Read more »
Roselle Recycles Extravaganza
The Bloomingdale Township Highway Department and Itasca Bank & Trust Co., in partnership with the Village of Roselle,… Read more »
Lombard Recycling Extravaganza
The Village of Lombard is hosting a recycling extravaganza for residents. Review the list of accepted items, fill… Read more »
Used Book & Record Sale
Stop by SCARCE for our Used Book and Record Sale! This sale is open to the public. We… Read more »
CANCELLED TODAY – Used Book & Record Sale
Due to construction, the Used Book & Record Sale will be closed on Friday, March 1st. Stop by… Read more »
CANCELLED Due to Heat – Used Book & Record Sale
On Friday, July 16th 2019 the Book & Record Sale will be closed due to the forecasted extreme… Read more »
*HALF PRICE SALE* Used Books, Records & Framed Art
Open to the public! Join us for a half price sale at our SCARCELY USED book and… Read more »
Used Book & Record Sale
Stop by SCARCE for our Used Book and Record Sale! This sale is open to the public. We… Read more »
Winfield Township Recycling Extravaganza
$10 fee per car for Electronics – CASH ONLY Fee for Paint Recycling – see flyer All other… Read more »
Green Books for Your Classroom: The Water Factory, The Curious Garden, Winnie Finn Worm Farmer
The Water Factory by John Sheaffer Clean water is everybody’s concern. This book will help you and… Read more »
Helping Local Families with Back-To-School Resources
The first Wednesday in August is a big day for SCARCE. For the past 26 years, we’ve… Read more »
