
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Are you remodeling or building a deck? Do you wander the lumber yard checking… Read more »
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Are you remodeling or building a deck? Do you wander the lumber yard checking… Read more »
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid vegetable-based cooking oil to… Read more »
There are all kinds of objects around the house that wear out or wear down with use. Old… Read more »
According to the Illinois EPA, citizens in our state create more than 14 million used tires every year…. Read more »
ABC’s of Smart Recycling: Letter S Tips on how to avoid a recycling FAIL by keeping all those… Read more »
Think Resource Not “Waste” We know that recycling is more than tossing things into the blue bin. In… Read more »
Recycling can feel complicated. Try these Quick Tips to level-up your recycling game. Rule of Thumb – Anything… Read more »
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Paint is everywhere! Just about everyone has paint stashed somewhere in our homes–the basement,… Read more »
“Little Things Add Up!” Smart recycling is all about thinking before you toss. No matter what you’re about… Read more »
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Reviews the Chemistry of Metals, Magnet Power and Why Not to Crush Your Cans… Read more »
An (MRF), pronounced ‘murf’, is a factory for sorting and preparing recyclables for resale. The “R” in MRF… Read more »
Learn how to make a greener choice with SCARCE’s recycling tips. Confused about recycling? Lots of us are…. Read more »
Are you looking to mulch a live Christmas tree or recycle holiday lights? Scroll down to see the… Read more »
Crafty ideas for re-use projects you CAN do. Build yourself a family of critters using corks. Corks, pushpins,… Read more »
Learn about the recycling triangle label.
Little things can create big change. Did you know that it’s possible to recycle something as simple as… Read more »
What is it? Why is it so bad? And where does that stuff really go when you dispose… Read more »
Sometimes it can feel as if our recycling challenges are overwhelming. How can one person or even one… Read more »
Recycling doesn’t only save materials. It saves energy. We all know that recycling helps keep things out of… Read more »
ABC’s of Smart Recycling Free-cycling. Re-use Stores. Thrifting. The idea of passing on the things we don’t need… Read more »
What you need to know when it’s time to toss. For over a hundred years, incandescent bulbs were… Read more »
Discover How To Recycle, Reuse and Respect Our Earth’s Resources ‘A’ – All About Aluminum SCARCE begins 2022… Read more »
Children grow quickly, and things like car seats often need to be replaced. If you or someone you… Read more »
More information coming soon! Glen Ellyn’s “Recycling Extravaganza” is planned for Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 9 a.m…. Read more »
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 »
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
Join us for an overall view of composting, whether you are a beginner or a veteran of this… Read more »
Go Green Illinois will meet virtually on May 11 from 1-3 pm to learn about waste reduction and… Read more »
Registration for this session has ended. Join us for another session on Tuesday, April 13th! Are you ready… Read more »
Back by popular demand! Are you ready to ramp up your recycling know-how? Join us for this workshop… Read more »
Kane County Recycles is hosting a recycling event for ELECTRONICS and BOOKS between 8 a.m. and 12 noon… Read more »
Are you ready to ramp up your recycling know-how? Join us for this workshop to go deeper into… Read more »
Accepted Items Household Electronics **Fee applies to recycle televisions and monitors: $25-$35 based on size. Credit card or… Read more »
Each year after Halloween, communities in Illinois provide a fun, eco-friendly option to wrap up the holiday. Dozens… Read more »
We now accept EMPTY skin care, hair care, and cosmetic packaging from any brand as part of a… Read more »
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 »
Participants are required to wear a mask or face covering. View/download printable flyer Accepted Items Electronics PCs, Laptops,… Read more »
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Erin, and Carol, as they share answers to the following question: How… Read more »
Open to any resident of DuPage County – no business waste Accepted Items: Electronics TVs & Monitors –… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
A Bike & Winter Outerwear Drive is scheduled to take place in Roselle on September 26 from… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County resident…. Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This event held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is open to any DuPage County… Read more »
This is a quarterly electronics and textile recycling event open to any DuPage County resident. Accepted Electronics **Fee… Read more »
Drop off your prescription drugs for safe disposal at a participating police station near you. The National Prescription… Read more »
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carrie and Carol as they dish about Smashing Pumpkins (the act of… Read more »
More information coming. For a list of household hazardous waste collection events, visit the Illinois EPA website.
Registration required. Join us for a socially distanced introduction to composting in beautiful North School Park. Kay McKeen, Founder &… Read more »
Participants may bring up to 2 banker boxes of paper for shredding, NO binders. Please stay in the… Read more »
Recycle unwanted latex paint and aerosol paint cans at this event. Paint recycling services are provided by ePaint and… Read more »
Flat Can will also be in attendance accepting aerosol paint for recycling. Fees apply: Aerosol Paint Cans* (Fees… Read more »
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
Wood Dale flyer 2020 General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load… Read more »
We now accept EMPTY Arm & Hammer and Oxiclean pouches as part of a new Terracycle collection brigade. Read a… Read more »
The City of Elmhurst is hosting an electronics recycling event on Saturday, July 25th. For more info, including… Read more »
Recycle unwanted latex paint and aerosol paint cans at this event. Paint recycling services are provided by ePaint… Read more »
The Green Team at Christ the Servant is hosting an Electronic Recycling Event and Textile Collection in the… Read more »
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Don’t let it rot in landfill. Bring your jack-o-lantern to… Read more »
Doing your part to reduce the spread of coronavirus effort extends all the way to your recycling. Believe it… Read more »
In this episode…Curbside Follies. The history of Pop Tabs: who knew? (Kay knows!) All metal is recyclable: Some is… Read more »
In the interest of public health and safety, this event has been canceled. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are… read more
Join SCARCE founder Kay McKeen in a webinar to help you with simple tips to make your home… Read more »
In the interest of public health and safety this event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak…. read more
This event has been postponed to May 30th. View the new event info here. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas… read more
This event has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. If your town is along either trail, contact… read more
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Lisle Library March 2nd through March 30th …. Read more »
Do you have corrugated plastic political signs in your yard? After you cast your vote on March 17th,… Read more »
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
Due to increased recycling costs, SCARCE must discontinue our shredded paper recycling service, effective immediately. We apologize for… Read more »
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Addison Public Library February 3rd – March 1st. Visitors… Read more »
This event has been postponed. New date TBA. Documents for shredding – paper only Strict 3 paper bag/box… read more
In the interest of public health and safety this event has been canceled. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are… read more
How can you recycle and compost more efficiently and cleanly? Which items can go in the Village bins,… Read more »
The holidays have come and gone and now it’s time to put away the decorations. Don’t let your decorating… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Are you looking for a simple winter craft for your classroom? Consider this simple and fun way to… Read more »
The 2019 Pumpkin Smash took place on Saturday, November 2nd in 47 locations across Illinois. The word about… Read more »
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… Read more »
November 15th is America Recycles Day. In honor of the day, do an annual recycling check-up to make… Read more »
SCARCE does NOT accept contact lenses or packaging. According to the CDC about 45 million Americans wear contact… Read more »
Registration is required. This event is limited to Aurora residents only – ID is required. Each car is… Read more »
In 2017 we began collecting plastic bread tags for recycling through Danielle Cares for Chairs. This summer we got… Read more »
You are invited to get an inside glimpse of our work helping people and the planet. Grab… Read more »
Electronics, Books & Document Shredding A Kane County Recycles Event will be held this Saturday 8/10/19, between 8am-12pm,… Read more »
Join us at The Streets of Woodfield for their first ever Community Book Swap! Bring your gently loved… Read more »
The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance… Read more »
Join SCARCE for a free presentation at the West Chicago Public Library. We will help you gain a… Read more »
Join SCARCE director Kay McKeen for a free program at the Westmont Public Library. Get your recycling questions… Read more »
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
Sponsored by Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit. Paper Shredding – limit 2 paper bags per car. Must remove binders, rubber bands,… Read more »
Stop by the SCARCE booth to learn the in’s and out’s of recycling. From Cantigny: We are open… Read more »
What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Rather than letting it languish in a landfill, bring your… Read more »
Instead of throwing away unwanted school supplies, consider organizing an eco-friendly collection to help others in need. In… Read more »
Christ the Servant Church is collecting electronics and books. See the flyer below for a full listing of… Read more »
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
SCARCE is now offering recycling for x-ray, MRI and lithographic film. If you are cleaning out and come… Read more »
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
As of January 15th 2020, SCARCE is NOT accepting shredded paper for recycling due to increased costs for… read more
Registration open! Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family makes and reduce… Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Do you enjoy making art with recycled and repurposed materials? Submit a proposal to the Forest Preserve District… Read more »
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… Read more »
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… Read more »
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
Where: Traffic for the event will flow down Home Ave., entering at the intersection of Harvard Ave. and… Read more »
Download the flier General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
**Limit 2 paper bags of shredding Download the flier General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and… Read more »
Electronics TVs & Monitors: Limit (1) CRT tv/monitor per car Computers, laptops, keyboards, mice Printers, Scanners, Copiers and… Read more »
Rain or shine! Non-residents welcome. No businesses. Accepted Items Documents for Shredding: Paper only – remove binders, binder… Read more »
Download the flyer General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up… Read more »
Registration open! Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family makes and reduce… Read more »
This workshop has reached capacity. Check our calendar for a second date TBA! Do you want to cut… Read more »
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Recycling can be very confusing – it can trip up even the most avid recycler. That’s why contamination… Read more »
The 5th annual Pumpkin Smash offered residents 38 locations across Illinois where they could green their Halloween by… Read more »
Bike-powered food scrap collectors are one of the fastest growing sectors of the food recovery industry. We’ve identified at… Read more »
Join the Center for the Gifted for a program at SCARCE! Get excited about solutions to combat our… Read more »
‘Tis the season of holiday light recycling programs! As you deck the halls, set aside your broken, tangled,… Read more »
Just in time for the holidays! Stop by SCARCE to browse unique and eco-friendly gifts, holiday decor, and… Read more »
Christ the Servant Church in Woodridge will host its bi-annual Electronic and Coat Recycling Event in the church parking… Read more »
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing… Read more »
Teachers join us for this interactive workshop! Learn how to bring science to life with an indoor… Read more »
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
This is a free program for DuPage County community leaders including municipal staff, elected leaders, committee members, and… Read more »
Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of SCARCE, will explain composting basics, debunk the myths and offer tools… Read more »
The 2019 ICAW theme is Cool the Climate – Compost! Enter your design for the 2019 ICAW poster… Read more »
Accepted Items Household recyclables Paper/cardboard Clean Plastic Bottles Cans/Glass School & Office Supplies Books Pur & Brita Water… Read more »
Do you have an old printer or TV? Preparing for back-to-school with some updated gear and no longer… Read more »
Location: Online or Conference room at Illinois Sustainable Technology Center – 1 Hazelwood Dr in Champaign Speakers: Nancy Holm, Assistant… Read more »
Teachers: Earn 2 CEUs for completing this class. Who: Teachers, school personnel, and parents interested in learning more about… Read more »
As of February 10th, 2020, SCARCE is no longer accepting disks for recycling. SCARCE is happy to share… read more
Do you have expired or unneeded medicines in your cabinet? Old advice for disposing of unwanted or expired medicine… Read more »
Visit SCARCE at the Old Town Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market! We’ll be hosting a booth with information on recycling… Read more »
Learn to save money, conserve water, reduce landfill waste, and create a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden when you… Read more »
Join SCARCE during the Glen Ellyn Public Library Summer Reading program! Mimic the process of industrial recycled papermaking by… Read more »
Join SCARCE during the Glen Ellyn Public Library Summer Reading program! Mimic the process of industrial recycled papermaking by… Read more »
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Green your Halloween at this year’s annual Pumpkin Smash. What will you do with… Read more »
Zero-Waste is the practice of limiting – to near zero – the amount of trash and recycling one… Read more »
Residents! Join us at the Green Fair after dropping off your items at the recycling extravaganza, Residential items… Read more »
Accepted Items On-Site Document Shredding: 4-5 boxes (up to 100 lbs.) per person limit, no newspapers, magazines, or binders… Read more »
The Christ the Servant GREEN TEAM event is open to all residents and small businesses! If you have… Read more »
Free Event Open to Wayne Township Residents. Download Flier Can’t make it to this event? View on-going electronics… Read more »
This event has been CANCELED
As we head into our busiest season we thought we would highlight something that we get a lot… Read more »
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
Electronics TVs & Monitors: Limit (1) CRT tv/monitor per car Computers, laptops, keyboards, mice Printers, Scanners, Copiers and… Read more »
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
SCARCE now offers a new collection for hard-to-recycle items. As part of a new Terracycle brigade, we now… Read more »
Two box limit for documents Must remove binders, rubber bands, plastic page protectors, plastic bags, plastic file tabs, CDs and other hard… Read more »
SCARCE does not offer trophy recycling. Scroll down for a list of programs offered by other organizations. Nowadays,… Read more »
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
SCARCE now offers a new collection for hard-to-recycle items. As part of a new Terracycle brigade, we now… Read more »
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 »
Download the list of accepted items General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents… Read more »
Volunteers Needed! Join the Friends of the Great Western Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path for their annual… Read more »
Best Practices for Regulating and Encouraging Food Scrap Composting Join speakers from the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition to… Read more »
Route times may vary – expect delays. Please note new entrance off of Maple Ave west of College… Read more »
Join SCARCE founder and director Kay McKeen at the Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club monthly lecture series. Who… Read more »
Mark your calendar for the annual SCARCE Green Fair! The third annual SCARCE Green Fair is Saturday, September 15,… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
This year there were over 36 locations across Illinois where residents could green their Halloween by composting their… Read more »
How to Waste Less and Recycle Right this Holiday Season During the holidays the average American throws away… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Each November the Village of Carol Stream hosts a pumpkin recycling event. This year, the village is adding… Read more »
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… Read more »
Get your school excited about recycling with a friendly competition. Whether you are just starting a recycling program… Read more »
Clean out your house and have a day of fun and learning at the annual SCARCE Green Fair…. Read more »
Addison Park District is partnering with SCARCE for this community-wide event and opportunity to do some fall cleaning… Read more »
Help the Earth & Stay Engaged Planning activities to keep your eco-club active and engaged all year can… Read more »
Working Bikes will be collecting used bikes, bike parts, and accessories at the 3rd Annual Wheaton Bike Festival…. Read more »
Can you believe it’s already time for back-to-school preparations? Before you hit the stores to stock up for… Read more »
The Bloomingdale Township Highway Department and Itasca Bank & Trust Co., in partnership with the Village of Roselle,… Read more »
SCARCE is glad to announce that we are now collecting plastic bread tags for recycling in partnership with Danielle… Read more »
Lots of people fly the American flag to show their appreciation for our country’s history and freedoms. If… Read more »
Join SCARCE at Cantigny’s annual McCormick Day! McCormick Day features free entrance to the park (no parking fee!)… Read more »
$10 fee per car for Electronics – CASH ONLY Fee for Paint Recycling – see flyer All other… Read more »
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions with the goal to better our lives in some way –… Read more »
Calvary Episcopal Church Grows Local Produce for Area Food Pantry Calvary Episcopal Church of Lombard built their community gardens… Read more »
On Saturday, November 26th, the 4th annual post-Thanksgiving Cooking Oil Collection helped residents prevent plumbing problems and protect… Read more »
SCARCE is known for collecting certain things – books, school supplies, crayons – but we also have a… Read more »
Each year around the holidays it’s the same routine: pull out the decorations, untangle the lights, and test… Read more »
Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Green your Halloween at this year’s annual Pumpkin Smash. What will you do… Read more »
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
America’s recycling rate has increased over the last 30 years but with only 34% of recyclables ending up… Read more »
Halloween is fast approaching and that means a whole lot of pumpkins – many of which end up… Read more »
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