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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 »
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 »
Holiday Light Recycling Locations 2020/2021
‘Tis the season of holiday light recycling programs! As you deck the halls, set aside your broken, tangled,… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
Recycling FAQ: Binders
As we head into our busiest season we thought we would highlight something that we get a lot… 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 »
Recycling FAQ: Trophies
SCARCE does not offer trophy recycling. Scroll down for a list of programs offered by other organizations. Nowadays,… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »