
Art Supply Event at SCARCE Two sessions offered: Wed, Oct 13 at 4:30pm and Sat, Oct 16 at… Read more »
Art Supply Event at SCARCE Two sessions offered: Wed, Oct 13 at 4:30pm and Sat, Oct 16 at… Read more »
If you know SCARCE, you know we’re all about the little things that add up. Namely the small,… Read more »
Repurpose your school’s milk or juice cartons into a garden project to win one of FIFTEEN prizes, including… Read more »
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, as they share answers to the following question: How do… Read more »
Help make Halloween special for local kids in need! SCARCE is collecting gently-used children’s Halloween costumes in partnership… Read more »
A Bike & Winter Outerwear Drive is scheduled to take place in Roselle on September 26 from… Read more »
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carol, and Erin as they chat it up about hosting a Recycling… Read more »
SCARCE is now a drop-off site for Working Bikes. Donate your old (but repairable) adult bikes, gently-used kid’s… 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 »
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family make and reduce your environmental… 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 »
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… Read more »
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. Open… read more
Due to delays in our move, the re-opening of Scarcely Used Books & Records is postponed until further… read more
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
Did you know that as part of our collection projects, we accept music records? They go to our… Read more »
Repurpose your school’s milk or juice cartons into a garden project to win one of FIFTEEN prizes, including… 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 »
SCARCE has partnered with a local organization to collect plastic grow pots and flats for reuse this Spring…. 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 »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. 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 »
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 »
Please note, this is NOT a collection at SCARCE. Do you have items on the list below that… Read more »
Join the Center for the Gifted for a program at SCARCE! Get excited about solutions to combat our… Read more »
Just in time for the holidays! Stop by SCARCE to browse unique and eco-friendly gifts, holiday decor, and… Read more »
Just in time for BBQ season, these tips will help you declare independence from trash at your next… 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 »
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 »
Free Event Open to Wayne Township Residents. Download Flier Can’t make it to this event? View on-going electronics… Read more »
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 »
Update: Paper shredding will be held during the regular event hours, 9am-12pm (not in the afternoon). Please disregard… Read more »
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
Download the list of accepted items General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents… Read more »
Please join State Representatives Jim Durkin and David Olsen along with State Senator John Curran at a free… Read more »
Do you have extra books, office or art supplies lying around your home? Donate materials to the Swap… Read more »
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. 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 »
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 »
Despite how scarce eclipse glasses seemed to be, millions of them were produced and sold in advance of… 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 »
Due to severe winter weather, the Book Rescue Saturday hours for February 10th are cancelled. In addition… Read more »
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Update Mar 16, 2020: SCARCE is closed through April 5th to align with recommendations to slow the spread… read more
In addition to our regular M-F hours, the SCARCE Book Rescue is open 9am-12pm on the 2nd/4th Saturdays of each month… Read more »
Due to delays in our move, our re-opening is postponed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience!… read more
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. In… read more
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info…. read more
Canceled: SCARCE is closed to align with recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. More info. In… 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 »
SCARCE is glad to announce that we are now collecting plastic bread tags for recycling in partnership with Danielle… Read more »
$10 fee per car for Electronics – CASH ONLY Fee for Paint Recycling – see flyer All other… Read more »
Fellowes Brands Works to Keep Unused Furniture from Going to Waste Itasca-based Fellowes contacted SCARCE after Thanksgiving with a large amount… Read more »
Calvary Episcopal Church Grows Local Produce for Area Food Pantry Calvary Episcopal Church of Lombard built their community gardens… Read more »
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