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D – the Do’s & Don’ts of Donations
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Free-cycling. Re-use Stores. Thrifting. The idea of passing on the things we don’t need… Read more »
Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza
More information coming soon! Glen Ellyn’s “Recycling Extravaganza” is planned for Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 9 a.m…. Read more »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster – Zoom Workshop
Have you been decluttering while you’re stuck at home? Looking to downsize as you or a family member… Read more »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster – Zoom Workshop
Have you been decluttering while you’re stuck at home? Looking to downsize as you or a family member… Read more »
Christ the Servant Recycling Event & Winter Clothing Drive
The Green Team at Christ the Servant is hosting an Electronic Recycling Event and Textile Collection. They will also be collecting coats, hats,… Read more »
Schaumburg Recycling Extravaganza
Participants are required to wear a mask or face covering. View/download printable flyer Accepted Items Electronics PCs, Laptops,… Read more »
Glendale Heights Electronics Recycling & Clothing and Textile Donation Event
Open to any resident of DuPage County – no business waste Accepted Items: Electronics TVs & Monitors –… Read more »
Children’s Halloween Costume Drive thru Oct 23rd, 2020
Help make Halloween special for local kids in need! SCARCE is collecting gently-used children’s Halloween costumes in partnership… Read more »
Roselle Bike & Winter Outerwear Drive
A Bike & Winter Outerwear Drive is scheduled to take place in Roselle on September 26 from… Read more »
S3 Episode 2 – Recycling Extravaganzas: Building community while saving so much from the landfill
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carol, and Erin as they chat it up about hosting a Recycling… Read more »
Now Collecting for Working Bikes
SCARCE is now a drop-off site for Working Bikes. Donate your old (but repairable) adult bikes, gently-used kid’s… 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 »
Fast Fashion is a Bad Deal for the Planet
Did you know that the average adult in the U.S. buys about 70 articles of clothing each year?… Read more »
S2 Episode 19 – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: RESTORE! Interview with Jim Fessler of ReStore
In this episode: How does ONE ReStore location divert 1000 tons of material out of the landfill? Find… Read more »
Donation Request: Industrial Shelves Needed
In March, we moved to a new, bigger location in Addison. Once we moved into the new space,… Read more »
Walker School Recycling Extravaganza CANCELED
In the interest of public health and safety, this event has been canceled. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are… 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 »
Due to Increased Costs, Shredded Paper Recycling Discontinued
Due to increased recycling costs, SCARCE must discontinue our shredded paper recycling service, effective immediately. We apologize for… Read more »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster (PM)
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… Read more »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster (AM)
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… 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 »
SCARCE Benefit Day @ Arrowhead Golf Club
Celebrate World Environment Day on Wednesday, June 5th! Dine-in at Arrowhead Restaurant for lunch or dinner and 20%… Read more »
Seasonal Collection May 1st-31st: Plastic Garden Pots
SCARCE has partnered with a local organization to collect plastic grow pots and flats for reuse this Spring…. Read more »
What to Do with Locker Leftovers
Instead of throwing away unwanted school supplies, consider organizing an eco-friendly collection to help others in need. In… 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 »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster (PM session)
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… Read more »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster (AM session)
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… Read more »
Hot Topics: January 2019
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
CCRX Donation Drop-off Day
Please note, this is NOT a collection at SCARCE. Do you have items on the list below that… Read more »
CLOSED for Holiday
The winter holidays are here! The SCARCE offices, Book Rescue, and Book and Record Sale will be closed… Read more »
CLOSED for Holiday
The winter holidays are here! The SCARCE offices, Book Rescue, and Book and Record Sale will be closed… 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 »
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 »
How to Start a Sharing Table at School
This program is free and open to anyone, especially school administrators, school nurses, and cafeteria staff. Join us… Read more »
SCARCE CLOSED
SCARCE is closed for Labor Day. This includes the office, Reuse Center, and SCARCE-LY USED books and records…. Read more »
SCARCE CLOSED
SCARCE is closed for Labor Day. This includes the office, Reuse Center, and SCARCE-LY USED books and records…. Read more »
SCARCE CLOSED
SCARCE is closed for Labor Day. This includes the office, Reuse Center, and SCARCE-LY USED books and records…. Read more »
SCARCE CLOSED
SCARCE is closed for Labor Day. This includes the office, Reuse Center, and SCARCE-LY USED books and records…. Read more »
SCARCE CLOSED
SCARCE is closed for Labor Day. This includes the office, Reuse Center, and SCARCE-LY USED books and records…. Read more »
SCARCE CLOSED
SCARCE is closed for Labor Day. This includes the office, Reuse Center, and SCARCE-LY USED books and records…. Read more »
Drive, Drop, & Donate Electronics Recycling & Shred Event
Get rid of clutter and help local students in need when you drop off electronics and sensitive documents… Read more »
Green Fair Recycling Extravaganza
Residents! Join us at the Green Fair after dropping off your items at the recycling extravaganza, Residential items… Read more »
Roselle Recycles Recycling Extravaganza
Accepted Items On-Site Document Shredding: 4-5 boxes (up to 100 lbs.) per person limit, no newspapers, magazines, or binders… Read more »
ZeroLandfill Chicago Spring Drop-off Days
Do you have unwanted material samples or art supplies you are no longer using? Donate them during ZeroLandfill… Read more »
Recycling FAQ: Binders
As we head into our busiest season we thought we would highlight something that we get a lot… Read more »
Stop Food Waste Day
Schools: Learn how you can reduce food waste by starting a sharing table or donating leftover food. Check… Read more »
Itasca Green Day Recycling Extravaganza
Electronics TVs & Monitors: Limit (1) CRT tv/monitor per car Computers, laptops, keyboards, mice Printers, Scanners, Copiers and… Read more »
Hot Topics: April 2018
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. 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 »
Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
Food Waste Weekend 2018
Each year in the United States we waste 133 Billion pounds of food. That equals 40% of food… 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 »
SCARCE Chipotle Grill Fundraiser
What do resource conservation and burritos have in common? The SCARCE Chipotle dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, March 13th!… 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 »
Spring Into Action: Creative Ways to Declutter Sustainably
Join SCARCE founder and director Kay McKeen at the Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club monthly lecture series. Who… 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 »
SCARCE Aids in Hurricane Relief
The United States has had a very eventful hurricane season, to say the least. Recovery efforts in Houston… Read more »
Giving Tuesday
Sharing Resources for a Brighter Future Make a charitable donation to SCARCE on Giving Tuesday as part of… 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 »
Eco-Extraordinaires September 2017
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Wondering What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses?
Despite how scarce eclipse glasses seemed to be, millions of them were produced and sold in advance of… Read more »
Green Fair Recycling Extravaganza
Clean out your house and have a day of fun and learning at the annual SCARCE Green Fair…. 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 »
Bike Collection at Wheaton Bike Festival
Working Bikes will be collecting used bikes, bike parts, and accessories at the 3rd Annual Wheaton Bike Festival…. Read more »
Roselle Recycles Extravaganza
The Bloomingdale Township Highway Department and Itasca Bank & Trust Co., in partnership with the Village of Roselle,… Read more »
Faith Communities: Food Waste Weekend 2017
Each year in the United States we waste 133 Billion pounds of food. That equals 40% of food… Read more »
Looking to Donate? Read This!
Summer is upon us and that means school, classroom and home clean-outs. All those clean-outs translate to SCARCE’s… Read more »
Winfield Township Recycling Extravaganza
$10 fee per car for Electronics – CASH ONLY Fee for Paint Recycling – see flyer All other… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires March 2017
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires January 2017
Calvary Episcopal Church Grows Local Produce for Area Food Pantry Calvary Episcopal Church of Lombard built their community gardens… Read more »
Key Collection Unlocks Inspiring Environmental Programs
SCARCE is known for collecting certain things – books, school supplies, crayons – but we also have a… Read more »
