Recycling consumer goods, food scraps and yard waste is an important part of reducing waste and preserving our natural environment. Recycling reduces the consumption of raw materials by reusing materials that have already been processed. It saves the energy and water...
New LED lights use a fraction of the energy of older holiday lights. Upgrade to energy-efficient lights this year and drop off old or broken lights at the Village's Public Works facility for recycling. The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and its...
Allison Sloan of Shady Grove Wildflower Farm in Evanston collects pots for reuse! You can drop off pots at 918 Wesley in Evanston. Allison says, "Any sizes smaller than gallon, preferably with no logos and no cracks. Cleaned and stacked even better! Trays are useful...
A local option to donate books is at the Wilmette Public Library, through the Friends of the Wilmette Public Library. Check with them before taking books to donate as they occasionally suspend donations for various reasons. Bernie's Book Bank takes books for...
Every year after the holidays, Go Green Wilmette holds a Styrofoam recycling event, to keep holiday packaging out of our landfills. Check our calendar for dates. The Styrofoam will be taken to Abt Electronics to be melted into a material that can be reused. Thanks...
We are pleased to report that clear plastic clamshell containers (like the ones used for berries) are recyclable in Wilmette's curbside program if there is a #1 symbol on them. Rinse and close containers before recycling.
Abt Electronics accepts computers and electronics, including calculators, cameras, power tools and cords, shredders, faxes and typewriters at no charge. Fees will apply to CRT monitors, TV’s and large quantities of computers, small appliances and electronics. Park at...
Check in with local shops - be sure to call first to determine if their policies have changed. You can also post ads on Next Door or other garage sale type pages. Local shops - Wilmette Bicycle & Sport Shop Green Bay Cycles - Winnetka George Garner Cyclery -...
Since 2017, we are no longer collecting ice rink liners because we were unable to find anyone willing to accept them for recycling. All rink liners will end up in landfills where they will last almost forever. Families who want ice rinks next year should insist that...
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Wilmette, IL 60091
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