Recycle the extra bikes in your garage

Posted On October 27, 2018

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 – Northbrook

You can also donate bikes all year long to Working Bikes

Create costumes and decorations from items you already have at home.
Skip the fake webbing on bushes as it can trap and kill insects and birds.
As alternatives to giving out candy in all those wrappers, consider pencils, erasers or other eco-friendly treats.
If you are hosting a gathering, use your own dishes, silverware and glasses instead of plastic ware that gets thrown out.
Compost your pumpkins in your backyard or bring them to the Village Hall or Centennial parking lots on Nov. 6 from 9 am until 3 pm. Not from Wilmette? Click here for “pumpkins smashes” near you – and great reasons why those pumpkins should not end up in a landfill.

Click here for 29 more fun green tips! Happy Halloween!