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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 »
Rev Up Your Recycling
How can you recycle and compost more efficiently and cleanly? Which items can go in the Village bins,… Read more »
Where is Away? Exhibit at Oak Brook Public Library during January
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Oak Brook Public Library January 2nd-31st. Visitors of… Read more »
Electronics Recycling & Coat Drive
Christ the Servant Church in Woodridge will host its bi-annual Electronic and Coat Recycling Event in the church… Read more »
Addison Paint Recycling
Residents and local businesses are invited to recycle latex paint at this event. Liquid paint cannot be disposed… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Mind Your Health Fair & Recycling Event
Items accepted for reuse, recycling and safe disposal: Books Vinyl Records Bread Tags Brita and PUR brand water… 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 »
**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 CANCELED
As of January 15th 2020, SCARCE is NOT accepting shredded paper for recycling due to increased costs for…
An Analysis of Existing Policies, Challenges, and Opportunities The Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic (Harvard FLPC) and… Read more »Webinar: Organic Waste Bans
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 CANCELED
As of February 10th, 2020, SCARCE is no longer accepting disks for recycling. SCARCE is happy to share…
Visit SCARCE at the Old Town Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market! We’ll be hosting a booth with information on recycling… Read more »SCARCE at Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market
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 »
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 »