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Pumpkin Smash 2019
Posts Tagged: recycling
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 »
**CANCELED**Garden Pot Recycling @ Arboretum
This event has been CANCELED
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 »
Recycling & Composting
Come learn from avid recycling educator and SCARCE founder and director Kay McKeen at the May meeting of… 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 »
Hot Topics: April 2019
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
How to Recycle Shredded Paper at SCARCE
Did you know that shredded paper is not accepted in most curbside recycling programs? Though paper is recyclable,… Read more »
Webinar: Organic Waste Bans
An Analysis of Existing Policies, Challenges, and Opportunities The Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic (Harvard FLPC) and… 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 2018
Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Green your Halloween at this year’s annual Pumpkin Smash. What will you do with… Read more »
Carol Stream Electronics Recycling & Pumpkin Smash
View the event flier for a complete list of accepted items. The Village of Carol Stream will be partnering… Read more »
Corrugated Plastic Sign Recycling in Lombard Nov 7-19
Do you have corrugated plastic political signs in your yard? After you cast your vote on Tuesday, be… 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 »
Carol Stream Recycling Extravaganza
Accepted Items Household recyclables Paper/cardboard Clean Plastic Bottles Cans/Glass School & Office Supplies Books Pur & Brita Water… 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 »
Winfield Township Recycling Extravaganza
$10 fee per car for Electronics – CASH ONLY Fee for Paint Recycling – see flyer All other… 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 »
SCARCE Green Fair
Mark your calendar for the annual SCARCE Green Fair! The third annual SCARCE Green Fair is Saturday, September 15,… 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 »
Environmental Town Hall Forum
Join House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, State Senator John F. Curran, and State Representative David S. Olsen, for… Read more »
New Collection: CD, DVD, and Video Game Disks
SCARCE is happy to share that we can now accept CD, DVD, and video game disks for recycling…. 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 »
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 »
Wood Dale Public Works Open House & BBQ
Stop by the SCARCE booth at this event to learn all about the Do’s and Don’ts of recycling!
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 »
Recycling FAQ: Binders
As we head into our busiest season we thought we would highlight something that we get a lot… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Electronics Recycling & Coat Drive
Christ the Servant is hosting their annual Electronics Recycling and Coat Drive. Gently used coats will be collected… Read more »
Holiday Light Recycling Locations Winter 2017-2018
‘Tis the season of holiday light recycling programs! As you deck the halls, set aside your broken, tangled,… 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 »
Cooking Oil Collection – Thanksgiving 2017
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
EPA Recycling Forum
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 5 Office in Chicago invites you to participate in a Recycling Forum… Read more »
Have a Pumpkin to pitch? Options to Compost After the Pumpkin Smash
It was a soggy Saturday the day of the Pumpkin Smash. Perhaps the rain kept you at home… 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 »
Burr Ridge & DuPage County Electronics Recycling Event
Accepting household electronics. Open to all residents and small businesses. Fee applies for TVs and monitors ($25… 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 »
How to Retire Old Glory: Respect the Flag and the Environment
This July 4th lots of people will be flying the American flag to show their appreciation for our… Read more »
Woodridge Rotary Recycling Extravaganza
ITEMS TO BE COLLECTED (download flier) Electronics: CRT, Flat Screens, Projection TVs And Monitors: Under 21 inch screen… Read more »
Itasca Green Day
9th Annual GREEN Day Event Itasca residents: get rid of a wide range of unwanted materials in an environmentally… Read more »
DEA Drug Take Back Day
Dispose of unwanted medicine at a DEA Drug Take Back Day collection site. One day collection sites are… Read more »
Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza & Earth Day Celebration
Note: There will be NO ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Taking place in the parking lot at Duane/Lorraine, just west of the… Read more »
Wheaton Document Shredding
Strict 3 box limit for documents (boxes should be about the size of standard copier paper/office boxes). Must… Read more »
Hot Topics April 2017
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down… Read more »
Lisle Sustainable Saturday Recycling Extravaganza
Items Accepted Include: Electronics (such as telephones, desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors, mice, modems, scanners, televisions, mobile… Read more »
Green Field Trip: Method’s ‘Southside Soapbox’ & Lakeshore Recycling Systems
This December the SCARCE education staff got the opportunity to visit two environmental sites that had been… Read more »
Hot Topics December 2016
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… Read more »
Cooking Oil Collection – Thanksgiving 2016
As part of an annual, one-day event, select towns will be collecting used, liquid cooking oil (no bacon… Read more »
Addison Park District Recycling Extravaganza
Collection items include electronics, cell phones, eye glasses, American flags, medical equipment, bicycles, paper shredding (5 box limit) and… Read more »
Winfield Township Recycling Extravaganza & Shred Event
Electronics, Scrap metal, Misc items, Paper shredding – Limit 3 bankers boxes Please see flier for full list… Read more »
Bensenville Recycling Extravaganza
Collection items include electronics (fees apply), cell phones, eye glasses, American flags, medical equipment, bicycles, clothes and more…. Read more »
Bensenville Paper Shredding
Residents may bring up to 5 boxes or paper bags for on-site shredding and recycling of documents. Remove… Read more »
Hanover Park Recycling Extravaganza
Open to any resident of DuPage County and nearby towns. No business waste. View flyer for list of… Read more »
Lombard Recycling Extravaganza
Accepted items: latex paint (for a fee), infant car seats, car & marine batteries, cell phones, clothing, furniture, working… Read more »
Roselle Recycling Extravaganza
Paper Shredding (4-5 box limit, no binders or plastic report covers, sheet protectors, credit cards, or plastic of… Read more »
Downers Grove Recycling Extravaganza
This event is open to residents of Downers Grove, only and does not include businesses or not-for-profit organizations…. Read more »