Wilmette Collects Holiday Lights

Posted On December 9, 2023

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 member communities are offering a Holiday Light Recycling Program, free of charge, for all SWANCC area residents.

Where: Wilmette Public Works, 711 Laramie Ave.
When: 24-hour drop-off outside in the front parking lot through Jan. 31 each year
Contact: (847) 853-7500

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!