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O is for Odds & Ends
“Little Things Add Up!” Smart recycling is all about thinking before you toss. No matter what you’re about… Read more »
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 »
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 »
16th Annual Sustainable Design Challenge – Accepted!
“There is so much more to stormwater than I ever knew!” “I learned about carbon-cured cement.” “You can… 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 »
2021 Pumpkin Smash Goes Worldwide!
The 2021 Pumpkin Smash topped all our previous records! a 45% increase over last year! 230.7 tons of… Read more »
New Teacher Orientation – Thurs 07/15
There are multiple dates and times for this orientation. View the full list here. Are you a new… Read more »
New Teacher Orientation – Wed 07/14
There are multiple dates and times for this orientation. View the full list here. Are you a new teacher?… Read more »
New Teacher Orientation – Tues 06/29
There are multiple dates and times for this orientation. View the full list here. Are you a new… Read more »
New Teacher Orientation – Fri 06/18
There are multiple dates and times for this orientation. View the full list here. Are you a new… Read more »
2021 Sustainable Design Challenge Winners Announcement
Join Kay McKeen, SCARCE Founder and Executive Director, and Jim Zay, DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chair, for… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Thu 06/24
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Thu 06/17
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Wed 06/16
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Tue 06/15
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Wed 06/09
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE – Tue 06/08
There are multiple dates and times for this tour. View the full list here. Have you ever wondered… Read more »
Being Green: Behind the Scenes at SCARCE
Have you ever wondered how SCARCE recycles so many different items – from books to bread tags, holiday… Read more »
Closed for 4th of July Holiday
SCARCE will be closed for the 4th of July weekend (Sat, July 3rd through Monday, July 5th). This… Read more »
WDCB Weekly featuring SCARCE
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 »
Celebrating Earth Day Every Day SCARCE Virtual Tour
Kick off Earth Week with a tour around SCARCE where we celebrate Earth Day every day! Get a… Read more »
Closed for holiday
The SCARCE offices, Reuse Center and SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records are closed for the Easter holiday. Drop-offs/donations… Read more »
S3 Episode 11 – Books that influence us: inspiring action, and building hope.
In this episode: Kay, Heather, and Carol talk about the best books with visiting professor from Azusa Pacific… Read more »
Closed for Holiday Break
The SCARCE offices, Reuse Center and SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records are closed for a holiday break beginning… Read more »
Close at Noon for Holiday Break
The SCARCE offices, Reuse Center and SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records will close at noon today. They will… Read more »
SCARCE and Partners Give Back with Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
Since SCARCE’s Reuse Center was first founded, we’ve had a dual environmental and humanitarian mission. This November, we… Read more »
S3 Episode 8 – Bilingual Interns translate the message of SCARCE: Meet Audrey Kamal & Olivia Ryan.
? What is the best way to say something? Translation matters.? In this episode: What’s it like to… Read more »
S3 Episode 6 – Meet Susan McNeil-Marshall of SCARCE-LY Used Books and Records, Retired & Repurposed Librarian
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, as they chat with SCARCE volunteer Susan McNeil Marshall, co-manager… Read more »
S3 Episode 5 – Well-Connected: Have something that’s too good to throw away? SCARCE “knows a guy.”
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, as they share answers to the following question: How do… 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 »
S3 Episode 3 – Hope’s Garden: Growing new purpose at DuPage County Jail
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, in this talk through Hope’s Garden. What have they unearthed?… Read more »
Children’s Halloween Costume Drive thru Oct 23rd, 2020
Help make Halloween special for local kids in need! SCARCE is collecting gently-used children’s Halloween costumes in partnership… Read more »
S3 Episode 2 – Recycling Extravaganzas: Building community while saving so much from the landfill
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carol, and Erin as they chat it up about hosting a Recycling… Read more »
WDCB Weekly featuring SCARCE
Beginning in May 2020, SCARCE will be featured monthly on WDCB radio‘s WDCB Weekly on Sunday mornings from 7:30-8am… Read more »
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 3)
Registration required. This program will be held outdoors at SCARCE. Did you know that composting your food scraps… Read more »
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 2) Cancelled
This session has been canceled. Please register for session 1 (09/22 @10am) or session 3 (09/23 @3pm) Did… read more
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 1)
Registration required. This program will be held outdoors at SCARCE. Did you know that composting your food scraps… Read more »
Rep. Terra Costa Howard Shred Event & Clothing Drive
General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and reuse events. Residents can load up their car and… Read more »
Community Book Swap
Reservations required. Join us at The Streets of Woodfield for our Community Book Swap! Bring your gently loved… Read more »
SCARCE Executive Director Appointed to Statewide Waste Diversion Committee
We are proud to share that Kay McKeen, SCARCE founder and executive director, was recently appointed to the… Read more »
COVID-19 Health & Safety Precautions at SCARCE
Safety Precautions in Place We have taken measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for helping… Read more »
SCARCE CLOSED for Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving! SCARCE, SCARCE-LY USED books and records, and the Reuse Center will close at noon on Wednesday,… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash 2020
What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Don’t let it rot in landfill. Bring your jack-o-lantern to… Read more »
30th Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of helping people make a difference for our kids, our environment,… Read more »
Reopening begins June 15th
Health & Safety Update: We are adopting the travel quarantine policy of Cook County. If you live in… Read more »
SCARCE featured Monthly on WDCB Radio
Beginning in May, SCARCE will be featured monthly on WDCB radio‘s WDCB Weekly on Sunday mornings from 7:30-8am to… Read more »
WDCB Weekly featuring SCARCE
Beginning in May, SCARCE will be featured monthly on WDCB radio‘s WDCB Weekly on Sunday mornings from 7:30-8am to… Read more »
WDCB Weekly featuring SCARCE
Beginning in May, SCARCE will be featured monthly on WDCB radio‘s WDCB Weekly on Sunday mornings from 7:30-8am to… Read more »
SCARCE helps local organizations during the health crisis
SCARCE is grateful to everyone who is caring for our community during these challenging times. We are doing… Read more »
Protecting Water Quality from Home
Join DuPage County Stormwater Management, The Conservation Foundation and SCARCE in learning how to protect water quality from… Read more »
Webinar: Arbor Day – A Tribute to Trees
Join us for a free tree-themed webinar in honor of Arbor Day. Arbor Day has been celebrated since… Read more »
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates
Update 06/12/2020: Re-opening begins June 15th. Review new health & safety precautions and new location info. Update 05/15/20:… Read more »
Re-Opening Postponed
If you didn’t already hear, we’re moving to Addison! We’re in the thick of it and, as with… Read more »
Where is Away? 2020 Postponed
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
Growin’ Green Garden Market – POSTPONED
This event is postponed to Saturday, May 30th. More info The 2020 market is limited to food scrap… 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 »
GREEN STEM: Energy & Green Building
Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Restricted to US Citizens due to site visit requirements…. Read more »
Annual SCARCE Sustainability Center Open House
You are invited to get an inside glimpse of our work helping people and the planet. Grab… Read more »
Water Quality Flag Program Wins National Award
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized our Water Quality Flag program with a 2019 Achievement Award in… Read more »
Environment Town Hall with Rep. Costa Howard & IL Environmental Council
Join Rep. Terra Costa Howard and the The Illinois Environmental Council for a town hall meeting on environmental… Read more »
Streets of Woodfield Community Book Swap
Join us at The Streets of Woodfield for their first ever Community Book Swap! Bring your gently loved… Read more »
Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in West Chicago
Join SCARCE for a free presentation at the West Chicago Public Library. We will help you gain a… Read more »
Wood Dale Night Out
Stop by the SCARCE booth from 5-7pm at this event to learn about recycling and composting. Join the… Read more »
SCARCE night at Boomers Stadium
Head out to the ballpark for an evening of classic summer fun! Watch the Schaumburg Boomers take on… Read more »
College of DuPage President Recognizes SCARCE with ‘Community Promise Award’
At their second annual community breakfast, which focuses on continued collaboration between College of DuPage and area businesses… Read more »
Elmhurst Garden Walk & Faire
Stop by the SCARCE booth at the Elmhurst Garden Faire to get tips on eco-friendly gardening.ur Elmhurst Garden… Read more »
Sustainable Design Challenge Prizes Awarded to Students from Six Local Schools
The 13th annual Sustainable Design Challenge took place on Tuesday, April 16th and featured over 30 student groups… Read more »
SCARCE Benefit Day @ Arrowhead Golf Club
Celebrate World Environment Day on Wednesday, June 5th! Dine-in at Arrowhead Restaurant for lunch or dinner and 20%… Read more »
Recycling & Composting
Come learn from avid recycling educator and SCARCE founder and director Kay McKeen at the May meeting of… 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 »
SCARCE CLOSED @ NOON
The SCARCE offices and book rescue will close at noon today.
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
Memorial Day SCARCE CLOSED
The SCARCE Book Rescue and Offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day.
SCARCE CLOSED
SCARCE will be closed today due to the extreme cold. During winter weather warnings and heavy snowfall, please… Read more »
Growin’ Green Garden Market 2019
Growin’ Green Garden Market Saturday, May 11th, 2019 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us for our annual… Read more »
CLOSED for Holiday
The winter holidays are here! The SCARCE offices, Book Rescue, and Book and Record Sale will be closed… Read more »
CLOSED for Holiday
The winter holidays are here! The SCARCE offices, Book Rescue, and Book and Record Sale will be closed… Read more »
GREEN STEM: Energy Conservation & Green Building 2019 – 1 spot left!
Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Restricted to US Citizens due to site visit requirements. Earn… Read more »
3Rs & Papermaking (k-8)
Join the Center for the Gifted for a program at SCARCE! Get excited about solutions to combat our… Read more »
Book Rescue Closes @ Noon
Happy Thanksgiving! SCARCE and the Book Rescue will be close at noon on Wednesday, November 21st and remain… Read more »
Make a Difference Day
SCARCE wants to help you take action on this national day of service. You can make a difference… Read more »
Make a Difference Day
SCARCE wants to help you take action on this national day of service. You can make a difference… Read more »
Make a Difference Day
SCARCE wants to help you take action on this national day of service. You can make a difference… Read more »
Make a Difference Day
SCARCE wants to help you take action on this national day of service. You can make a difference… Read more »
Make a Difference Day
SCARCE wants to help you take action on this national day of service. You can make a difference… Read more »
Annual SCARCE Open House
Learn about our Rescue Projects Check out our Educational Programs Sign up for Environmental Workshops Tour our Rescue… Read more »
Carol Stream Water Reclamation Center Open House
Visit the hands-on SCARCE activity booth at this annual open house. The Village of Carol Stream is hosting… Read more »
29th Annual Downers Grove Sanitary District Open House
Visit the hands-on SCARCE activity booth at this annual open house at the Downers Grove Wastewater Treatment Center…. 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
GEPL Volunteer Day at SCARCE
Assist SCARCE with their best-known rescue program, The Super Crayon Project. Peel and sort donated crayons that will be melted… Read more »
Raindrops on Roses
Join SCARCE for a program at the Glen Ellyn Public Library for this program Learn about a very… Read more »
SCARCE @ Downers Grove Farmers Market
Visit the SCARCE booth at the Downtown Downers Grove Farmer’s Market to get tips on how you can… 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 »
Storm Drain Medallions: An Environmental Project for Teens
Learn the impact you have on your local watersheds and tips you can implement to become a better steward… Read more »
SCARCE Garage Sale
Find some treasures while supporting SCARCE! We’ll have a wide selection of items including books, home decor,… Read more »
Back-to-School Fair 2018 – Volunteers needed!
Register The Back to School fair is a one-stop event for health and social services for DuPage County… Read more »
Green Fair Recycling Extravaganza
Residents! Join us at the Green Fair after dropping off your items at the recycling extravaganza, Residential items… 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 »
SCARCE Closing at Noon
SCARCE will be closing early today, Friday, March 30th, 2018. SCARCE will open at 9am and close at… 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 »
Lake Ellyn Earth Day Celebration
Join SCARCE at the Glen Ellyn Park District Earth Day celebration! Come enjoy Lake Ellyn Park this Earth… Read more »
Naperville Earth Day Fair
Come check out the Naperville Earth Day Fair! SCARCE will have a booth, along with other local organizations,… Read more »
SCARCE Chipotle Grill Fundraiser
What do resource conservation and burritos have in common? The SCARCE Chipotle dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, March 13th!… 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 »
Celebrating 2018 Grant Awards at SCARCE
This past year SCARCE applied for grants to aid in the continuation of some of our programs and… Read more »
Casimir Pulaski Day: SCARCE Open
SCARCE will be open regular hours (9-4:30) on Casimir Pulaski Day. This includes our Book Rescue. School and non-profit representatives are… Read more »
MLK Day: Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
MLK Day: Open 9am-4:30pm
SCARCE will be open 9am-4:30pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes our Reuse Center for teachers… Read more »
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Just in time for the holidays! Stop by SCARCE to browse unique and eco-friendly gifts, decor, and more…. Read more »
York HS Used Book Sale Benefiting SCARCE Postponed
This event is canceled due to the shelter in place orders issued in Illinois in relation to COVID-19…. read more
We are Open During Construction!
Two buildings in our business complex are being torn down to make way for a new Panera Bread… 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 »
SCARCE Green Fair
Contact us for Vendor and Sponsor Information! The annual SCARCE Green Fair is Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the… Read more »
Memorial Day SCARCE CLOSED
SCARCE is closed in observance of Memorial Day. This includes SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records, the Reuse Center… Read more »
The Return of the Green Fair
SCARCE’s annual Green Fair made a come-back Sunday, October 23rd. Over 40 green vendors along with a handful… Read more »
Energypalooza: So Nice, We Did It Twice
SCARCE, the Illinois Solar Energy Association, Citizens Utility Board, Partners for Clean Air, and ComEd collaborated to bring… Read more »