DuPage County Environmental Committee is pleased to offer the opportunity to recycle corrugated plastic and cardboard signs. The… Read more »
Posts Tagged: recycle
DuPage County Sign & Empty Rx Bottle Recycling Event
DuPage County Environmental Committee is pleased to offer the opportunity to recycle corrugated plastic and cardboard signs. The… Read more »
Village of Lisle Quarterly Electronics and Cloth Recycling
Quarterly Recycling Events are held on the following Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in Downtown Lisle Commuter Parking… Read more »
West Chicago Free Community Document Shredding and Special Items Recycling – Hosted by State Rep Maura Hirschauer
Fight identity theft and needless clutter at home by bringing your personal documents to our shredding event to… Read more »
Community Recycle Event Hosted by State Senator John Curran and State Rep. Nicole La Ha
Participants: E-Tech Trading Goodwill Industries Paper Tiger Working Bikes Acceptable Items: Bicycles Bicycle Parts/Bicycle Accessories Document Shredding (Limit… Read more »
Medinah Park District Earth Day Celebration
Recycling Drive Saturday, April 20th 10-11:30am Thorndale Park Free! No registration required Come bring your recyclable items to… Read more »
Smart Recycling from A to Z
What’s your favorite Smart Recycling post? Here are a few of ours.
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 »
West Chicago Paper Shredding and Medication & Sharps Disposal Event
This event is FREE for all residents & businesses. Paper Shredding Bring up to (10) standard office-sized boxes… Read more »
Winfield Township Recycling Extravaganza
Accepted Items: MISCELLANEOUS Cell Phones, Chargers, Cords, Holiday Lights, Bicycles, Keys, Cooking Oil, Old Flags, Glasses, Hearing Aids,… Read more »
Itasca Green Day Event
Open to Itasca residents, Itasca Bank & Trust Co. customers and associates, and in-home businesses. Bring your electronics… Read more »
Christ the Servant Church (Woodridge) Recycling Extravaganza
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING, TEXTILES & BOOK COLLECTION Proceeds to benefit the developmentally disabled Collection sponsored by eWorks ESI and… Read more »
Villa Park Spring Sweep Recycling Extravaganza
The F.U.N. Commission and the Environmental Concerns Commissions are once again teaming up to bring residents the 2024… Read more »
Z is for Zero Waste
ABCs of Smart Recycling is going Zero Waste What does Zero Waste mean? Nature doesn’t have waste. Everything… Read more »
Naperville Recycling Extravaganza – Hosted by State Senator John Curran
Drop off at Compass Church – South Naperville Campus, 1551 Hobson Rd (enter Hobson Rd. only) Accepted Items:… Read more »
Darien Rotary Club Recycling Extravaganza
Darien Rotary Club’s annual community recycling event! You do not need to be a resident of Darien to… Read more »
Woodridge Rotary Recycling Extravaganza
EWORKS RECYCLING TVs and Monitors, Pricing below: $25 for 21″ & under $35 for over 21″ Miscellaneous Items,… Read more »
Lisle Township Recycling & Shredding Day
Recycling options will include: eWorks Electronics – fees for televisions and monitors Textiles – clothes, shoes, belts, purses,… Read more »
Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza
ITEMS FOR RECYCLING no fees for most items! Junk Luggers: Electronics. FREE except $20 for TVs/Monitors DART: Block-style… Read more »
One Stop Reuse & Recycling Depot
ACCEPTED RECYCLING ITEMS Electronics Accepted Items: Computers, laptops, servers, computer monitors, televisions (see below), printers, facsimile, scanners, VCR… Read more »
Clarendon Hills Recycling Extravaganza at Walker Elementary
It’s time for spring cleaning! Bring recyclables to the drive-through Clarendon Hills Recycling Extravaganza at Walker Elementary School…. Read more »
Hinsdale Community Recycle & Shred Event
Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 139 E. First St. Hinsdale (Enter on Blaine St.) Time: 9am-12pm RECYCLE: Bicycles, Books, Broken/Used… Read more »
Forest Park Trash Bash (Hosted by FPDCC)
Kick off Earth Month at the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s annual Trash Bash! Get inspired to do… Read more »
Village of Lisle & Benedictine Sustainable Saturday
The 2024 Sustainable Saturday Event is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon in… Read more »
Wheaton Recycling Extravaganza
WHEATON RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA & PAPER SHREDDING Saturday, April 13th from 8:30am-Noon at the DuPage County Fairgrounds Free event… Read more »
Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Collection Locations and Dates (2023/2024)
Are you looking to mulch a live Christmas tree or recycle holiday lights? Scroll down to see the… Read more »
W is for Wood
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Are you remodeling or building a deck? Do you wander the lumber yard checking… Read more »
Post-Thanksgiving Cooking Oil Collection
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid vegetable-based cooking oil to… Read more »
U – Utensils, Unicorns and Umbrellas: What to do with the Unusual?
There are all kinds of objects around the house that wear out or wear down with use. Old… Read more »
T is for Tires
According to the Illinois EPA, citizens in our state create more than 14 million used tires every year…. Read more »
S is for Sneaky Surprises (to Avoid!)
ABC’s of Smart Recycling: Letter S Tips on how to avoid a recycling FAIL by keeping all those… Read more »
Letter R and the “R-Word” Checklist
Think Resource Not “Waste” We know that recycling is more than tossing things into the blue bin. In… Read more »
Q: Quick Tips for Quality Recycling
Recycling can feel complicated. Try these Quick Tips to level-up your recycling game. Rule of Thumb – Anything… Read more »
P is for Paint
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Paint is everywhere! Just about everyone has paint stashed somewhere in our homes–the basement,… Read more »
O is for Odds & Ends
“Little Things Add Up!” Smart recycling is all about thinking before you toss. No matter what you’re about… Read more »
N : All About Non-Ferrous Metals
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Reviews the Chemistry of Metals, Magnet Power and Why Not to Crush Your Cans… Read more »
Letter M is for ‘MRF’ Materials Recovery Facility
An (MRF), pronounced ‘murf’, is a factory for sorting and preparing recyclables for resale. The “R” in MRF… Read more »
ABC’s of Smart Recycling – Green Living 2023 (M-Z)
Recycling topics from M-Z
Trash into Treasure!
Crafty ideas for re-use projects you CAN do. Build yourself a family of critters using corks. Corks, pushpins,… Read more »
L – Lots to Learn About Labels
Learn about the recycling triangle label.
K is for Keys
Little things can create big change. Did you know that it’s possible to recycle something as simple as… Read more »
H – Household Hazardous Waste – It’s Too Toxic To Trash
What is it? Why is it so bad? And where does that stuff really go when you dispose… Read more »
F- Food for Thought
Sometimes it can feel as if our recycling challenges are overwhelming. How can one person or even one… Read more »
E – Stands for Energy
Recycling doesn’t only save materials. It saves energy. We all know that recycling helps keep things out of… Read more »
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 »
B – is for Bulbs
What you need to know when it’s time to toss. For over a hundred years, incandescent bulbs were… Read more »
‘A’ – All About Aluminum
Discover How To Recycle, Reuse and Respect Our Earth’s Resources ‘A’ – All About Aluminum SCARCE begins 2022… Read more »
Recycle Your Car Seat at Target Stores
Children grow quickly, and things like car seats often need to be replaced. If you or someone you… 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 »
WDCB Weekly featuring SCARCE
Beginning in May 2020, SCARCE will be featured monthly on WDCB radio‘s WDCB Weekly on Sunday mornings from 7:30-8am to discuss… Read more »
Cooking Oil Collection 2022
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
The ABCs of Composting
Join us for an overall view of composting, whether you are a beginner or a veteran of this… Read more »
Go Green Illinois: Waste Reduction & Diversion in Illinois
Go Green Illinois will meet virtually on May 11 from 1-3 pm to learn about waste reduction and… Read more »
Recycling Beyond the Basics
Registration for this session has ended. Join us for another session on Tuesday, April 13th! Are you ready… Read more »
Recycling Beyond the Basics
Back by popular demand! Are you ready to ramp up your recycling know-how? Join us for this workshop… Read more »
Kane County Recycling Event
Kane County Recycles is hosting a recycling event for ELECTRONICS and BOOKS between 8 a.m. and 12 noon… Read more »
Recycling Beyond the Basics
Are you ready to ramp up your recycling know-how? Join us for this workshop to go deeper into… 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 »
Pumpkin Smash Diverts Over 150 Tons from Landfill
Each year after Halloween, communities in Illinois provide a fun, eco-friendly option to wrap up the holiday. Dozens… Read more »
New Terracycle Collection: Personal Care & Beauty Packaging
We now accept EMPTY skin care, hair care, and cosmetic packaging from any brand as part of a… 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 »
S3 Episode 4 – What to do with your used cooking oil ???
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Erin, and Carol, as they share answers to the following question: How… 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 »
Eco-Extraordinaires October 2020
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… 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 »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County resident…. Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Wheaton Monthly Recycling Event
This event is open to any household! Review details below: Accepted for Recycling: Clothing, shoes, & household… Read more »
Elmhurst Electronics Recycling
This is a quarterly electronics and textile recycling event open to any DuPage County resident. Accepted Electronics **Fee… Read more »
DEA Drug Take Back Day Fall 2020
Drop off your prescription drugs for safe disposal at a participating police station near you. The National Prescription… Read more »
S3 Episode 1 – Don’t trash it: Smash it! How to host a Pumpkin Smash in Illinois (#1 producer of pumpkins) and beyond.
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carrie and Carol as they dish about Smashing Pumpkins (the act of… Read more »
Kane County Hazardous Waste Collection Event
More information coming. For a list of household hazardous waste collection events, visit the Illinois EPA website.
Outdoor Composting – Arlington Heights
Registration required. Join us for a socially distanced introduction to composting in beautiful North School Park. Kay McKeen, Founder &… Read more »
Bensenville Document Shredding
Participants may bring up to 2 banker boxes of paper for shredding, NO binders. Please stay in the… Read more »
Downers Grove Paint Recycling Event
Recycle unwanted latex paint and aerosol paint cans at this event. Paint recycling services are provided by ePaint and… Read more »
Milton Township Recycling Event
Flat Can will also be in attendance accepting aerosol paint for recycling. Fees apply: Aerosol Paint Cans* (Fees… Read more »
Villa Park Recycling Event
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
Wood Dale Recycling Event
Wood Dale flyer 2020 General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load… Read more »
New Terracycle Collection: Arm & Hammer and Oxiclean Pouches
We now accept EMPTY Arm & Hammer and Oxiclean pouches as part of a new Terracycle collection brigade. Read a… Read more »
Elmhurst Electronics Recycling Event
The City of Elmhurst is hosting an electronics recycling event on Saturday, July 25th. For more info, including… Read more »
Elmhurst Paint Recycling
Recycle unwanted latex paint and aerosol paint cans at this event. Paint recycling services are provided by ePaint… Read more »
Christ the Servant Recycling Event – Woodridge
The Green Team at Christ the Servant is hosting an Electronic Recycling Event and Textile Collection in the… Read more »
Cooking Oil Collection – Thanksgiving 2020
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash 2020
What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Don’t let it rot in landfill. Bring your jack-o-lantern to… Read more »
Recycling During COVID-19
Doing your part to reduce the spread of coronavirus effort extends all the way to your recycling. Believe it… Read more »
S2 Episode 3 – “Metaling” around with Recycling
In this episode…Curbside Follies. The history of Pop Tabs: who knew? (Kay knows!) All metal is recyclable: Some is… 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
Webinar: Make Your Home More Sustainable While You’re Stuck There
Join SCARCE founder Kay McKeen in a webinar to help you with simple tips to make your home… Read more »
Schaumburg Recycling Extravaganza CANCELED
In the interest of public health and safety this event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak…. read more
Walker School Recycling Extravaganza Postponed
This event has been postponed to May 30th. View the new event info here. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas… read more
Annual Earth Day Trail Clean-Up Postponed
This event has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. If your town is along either trail, contact… read more
Where is Away? Exhibit at Lisle Library in March
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Lisle Library March 2nd through March 30th …. Read more »
Corrugated Plastic Sign Recycling in Lombard March 18-23
Do you have corrugated plastic political signs in your yard? After you cast your vote on March 17th,… Read more »
Where is Away? 2020 Postponed
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… 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 »
Where is Away? Exhibit at Addison Public Library in February
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Addison Public Library February 3rd – March 1st. Visitors… Read more »
Glen Ellyn Community Shred Event Postponed Date TBA
This event has been postponed. New date TBA. Documents for shredding – paper only Strict 3 paper bag/box… read more
Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza CANCELED
In the interest of public health and safety this event has been canceled. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are… read more
Rev Up Your Recycling
How can you recycle and compost more efficiently and cleanly? Which items can go in the Village bins,… Read more »
Holiday Clean Up, Green Up: How to Avoid Dumping the Decorations
The holidays have come and gone and now it’s time to put away the decorations. Don’t let your decorating… Read more »
January 2020 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
December 2019 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Upcycled Craft: CD Snowman
Are you looking for a simple winter craft for your classroom? Consider this simple and fun way to… Read more »
6th Annual Pumpkin Smash Helps Communities ‘Green’ Halloween
The 2019 Pumpkin Smash took place on Saturday, November 2nd in 47 locations across Illinois. The word about… 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 »
5 Common Recycling Mistakes and their Zero Waste Swaps
November 15th is America Recycles Day. In honor of the day, do an annual recycling check-up to make… Read more »
How to Recycle Contact Lenses
SCARCE does NOT accept contact lenses or packaging. According to the CDC about 45 million Americans wear contact… Read more »
Aurora Electronics Recycling
Registration is required. This event is limited to Aurora residents only – ID is required. Each car is… Read more »
Bread Tag Recycling Provides Wheelchair for Local Child
In 2017 we began collecting plastic bread tags for recycling through Danielle Cares for Chairs. This summer we got… Read more »
Annual SCARCE Sustainability Center Open House
You are invited to get an inside glimpse of our work helping people and the planet. Grab… Read more »
St. Charles Recycling Event
Electronics, Books & Document Shredding A Kane County Recycles Event will be held this Saturday 8/10/19, between 8am-12pm,… 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 »
Gardeners, Sustainability, and Recycling
The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance… Read more »
Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in West Chicago
Join SCARCE for a free presentation at the West Chicago Public Library. We will help you gain a… Read more »
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle @ Westmont Library
Join SCARCE director Kay McKeen for a free program at the Westmont Public Library. Get your recycling questions… 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 »
Cooking Oil Collection – Thanksgiving 2019
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
Aurora Recycle & Shred Day
Sponsored by Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit. Paper Shredding – limit 2 paper bags per car. Must remove binders, rubber bands,… Read more »
Greenhouse Open House
Stop by the SCARCE booth to learn the in’s and out’s of recycling. From Cantigny: We are open… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash 2019
What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Rather than letting it languish in a landfill, bring your… 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 »
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 »
New Collection: X-Ray, MRI & Lithographic Film
SCARCE is now offering recycling for x-ray, MRI and lithographic film. If you are cleaning out and come… Read more »
River Forest Recycling Extravaganza
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
How to Recycle Shredded Paper at SCARCE CANCELED
As of January 15th 2020, SCARCE is NOT accepting shredded paper for recycling due to increased costs for… read more
Intro to Zero Waste
Registration open! Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family makes and reduce… Read more »
Where is Away? 2019 Graduate Class
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
‘Reclaimed Beauty” Artist Proposals Due
Do you enjoy making art with recycled and repurposed materials? Submit a proposal to the Forest Preserve District… 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 »
Winfield Township Recycling Extravaganza
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… 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 »
Naperville Recycling Extravaganza
**Limit 2 paper bags of shredding Download the flier General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and… 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 »
Hanover Park Recycling Extravaganza
Rain or shine! Non-residents welcome. No businesses. Accepted Items Documents for Shredding: Paper only – remove binders, binder… Read more »
Glendale Heights Recycling Extravaganza
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
Intro to Zero Waste
Registration open! Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family makes and reduce… Read more »
Zero Waste Workshop – FULL
This workshop has reached capacity. Check our calendar for a second date TBA! Do you want to cut… 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 »
New “Where is Away?” Exhibit Available for Local Libraries
Recycling can be very confusing – it can trip up even the most avid recycler. That’s why contamination… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash Brings in Record Haul
The 5th annual Pumpkin Smash offered residents 38 locations across Illinois where they could green their Halloween by… Read more »
Webinar: Bike-Powered Food Scrap Collection
Bike-powered food scrap collectors are one of the fastest growing sectors of the food recovery industry. We’ve identified at… Read more »
3Rs & Papermaking (k-8)
Join the Center for the Gifted for a program at SCARCE! Get excited about solutions to combat our… Read more »
Holiday Light Recycling Locations Winter 2018-2019
‘Tis the season of holiday light recycling programs! As you deck the halls, set aside your broken, tangled,… Read more »
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Just in time for the holidays! Stop by SCARCE to browse unique and eco-friendly gifts, holiday decor, and… Read more »
Electronic Recycling & Coat Collection
Christ the Servant Church in Woodridge will host its bi-annual Electronic and Coat Recycling Event in the church parking… Read more »
DEA Drug Take-Back Day Fall 2018
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing… Read more »
How to Start a Can-O-Worms – RESCHEDULED date TBD
Teachers join us for this interactive workshop! Learn how to bring science to life with an indoor… Read more »
Cooking Oil Collection – Thanksgiving 2018
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
Food Scrap Composting at the Curb: Tour & Workshop for Community Leaders
This is a free program for DuPage County community leaders including municipal staff, elected leaders, committee members, and… Read more »
Composting Demystified
Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of SCARCE, will explain composting basics, debunk the myths and offer tools… Read more »
International Compost Awareness Week
The 2019 ICAW theme is Cool the Climate – Compost! Enter your design for the 2019 ICAW poster… 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 »
Elmhurst Electronics Recycling
Do you have an old printer or TV? Preparing for back-to-school with some updated gear and no longer… Read more »
Sustainability Seminar: Looking Ahead at Solar Panel Recycling in Illinois
Location: Online or Conference room at Illinois Sustainable Technology Center – 1 Hazelwood Dr in Champaign Speakers: Nancy Holm, Assistant… Read more »
Composting at School
Teachers: Earn 2 CEUs for completing this class. Who: Teachers, school personnel, and parents interested in learning more about… Read more »
New Collection: CD, DVD, and Video Game Disks CANCELED
As of February 10th, 2020, SCARCE is no longer accepting disks for recycling. SCARCE is happy to share… read more
Bartlett Medicine Collection Drop-off Hours
Do you have expired or unneeded medicines in your cabinet? Old advice for disposing of unwanted or expired medicine… Read more »
SCARCE at Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market
Visit SCARCE at the Old Town Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market! We’ll be hosting a booth with information on recycling… Read more »
Composting with SCARCE at GEPL
Learn to save money, conserve water, reduce landfill waste, and create a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden when you… Read more »
Papermaking at GEPL, Grades 6-8
Join SCARCE during the Glen Ellyn Public Library Summer Reading program! Mimic the process of industrial recycled papermaking by… Read more »
Papermaking at GEPL, Grades 3-5
Join SCARCE during the Glen Ellyn Public Library Summer Reading program! Mimic the process of industrial recycled papermaking by… Read more »
Hot Topics: June 2018
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Pumpkin Smash 2018
Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Green your Halloween at this year’s annual Pumpkin Smash. What will you do with… Read more »
Take the Zero-Waste October Challenge
Zero-Waste is the practice of limiting – to near zero – the amount of trash and recycling one… 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 »
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 »
Wayne Township Recycling Extravaganza
Free Event Open to Wayne Township Residents. Download Flier Can’t make it to this event? View on-going electronics… Read more »
**CANCELED**Garden Pot Recycling @ Arboretum
This event has been CANCELED
Recycling FAQ: Binders
As we head into our busiest season we thought we would highlight something that we get a lot… 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 »
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 »
New Terracycle Collection: Burt’s Bees Packaging
SCARCE now offers a new collection for hard-to-recycle items. As part of a new Terracycle brigade, we now… Read more »
Naperville Park District Shred Event
Two box limit for documents Must remove binders, rubber bands, plastic page protectors, plastic bags, plastic file tabs, CDs and other hard… Read more »
Recycling FAQ: Trophies
SCARCE does not offer trophy recycling. Scroll down for a list of programs offered by other organizations. Nowadays,… 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 »
New Terracycle Collection: NOW Foods Flexible Packaging
SCARCE now offers a new collection for hard-to-recycle items. As part of a new Terracycle brigade, we now… Read more »
Wheaton Document Shredding
Strict 3 box limit for documents (boxes should be about the size of standard copier paper/office boxes). Must remove binders, rubber bands,… 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 »
Annual All-Volunteer Trails Clean Up
Volunteers Needed! Join the Friends of the Great Western Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path for their annual… Read more »
Composting for Municipalities Webinar
Best Practices for Regulating and Encouraging Food Scrap Composting Join speakers from the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition to… 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 »
SCARCE Green Fair
Mark your calendar for the annual SCARCE Green Fair! The third annual SCARCE Green Fair is Saturday, September 15,… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires January 2018
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Where is Away? 2018 Graduate Class
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
The 2017 Pumpkin Smash Had a Big Impact
This year there were over 36 locations across Illinois where residents could green their Halloween by composting their… Read more »
Holiday Recycling Wrap-Up
How to Waste Less and Recycle Right this Holiday Season During the holidays the average American throws away… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires November 2017
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Carol Stream Electronics Recycling & Pumpkin Collection
Each November the Village of Carol Stream hosts a pumpkin recycling event. This year, the village is adding… Read more »
Hot Topics October 2017
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… Read more »
Recycle-Bowl Registration Deadline
Get your school excited about recycling with a friendly competition. Whether you are just starting a recycling program… 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 »
Eco-Service Collection Projects for Your School
Help the Earth & Stay Engaged Planning activities to keep your eco-club active and engaged all year can… 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 »
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 »
Roselle Recycles Extravaganza
The Bloomingdale Township Highway Department and Itasca Bank & Trust Co., in partnership with the Village of Roselle,… Read more »
New Collection: Plastic Bread Tags
SCARCE is glad to announce that we are now collecting plastic bread tags for recycling in partnership with Danielle… Read more »
How to Retire Old Glory: Respect the Flag and the Environment
Lots of people fly the American flag to show their appreciation for our country’s history and freedoms. If… Read more »
McCormick Day @ Cantigny
Join SCARCE at Cantigny’s annual McCormick Day! McCormick Day features free entrance to the park (no parking fee!)… Read more »
Winfield Township Recycling Extravaganza
$10 fee per car for Electronics – CASH ONLY Fee for Paint Recycling – see flyer All other… Read more »
New Year’s Resolutions: New Year, Greener You
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions with the goal to better our lives in some way –… 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 »
2016 Cooking Oil Collection Rescued a Ton of Fat for Fuel
On Saturday, November 26th, the 4th annual post-Thanksgiving Cooking Oil Collection helped residents prevent plumbing problems and protect… 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 »
Trim Your Waste with Holiday Light Recycling Programs
Each year around the holidays it’s the same routine: pull out the decorations, untangle the lights, and test… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash 2017
Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Green your Halloween at this year’s annual Pumpkin Smash. What will you do… Read more »
America Recycles Day
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
America Recycles Day
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
America Recycles Day
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
America Recycles Day
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
America Recycles Day
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
Don’t Let Your Waste Haunt You! Green your Halloween with Pumpkin Composting
Halloween is fast approaching and that means a whole lot of pumpkins – many of which end up… Read more »
