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Recycling Extravaganza

Last updated: Public Relations Specialist | Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Village of Downers Grove and the Downers Grove Park District will host a Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village of Downers Grove Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Avenue. This event is open to residents of DuPage County and does not include businesses or not-for-profit organizations.

Vehicles must enter the Recycling Extravaganza site from Curtiss Ave., via northbound Walnut Ave. Access from westbound Curtiss St. and southbound Walnut Ave. will be restricted. Volunteers will direct traffic in the lot and assist customers dropping off their donations.

Reminders

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Recycling Extravaganza, especially for the following reasons:

  • As of January 1, 2012: TVs, computers (and laptops), monitors, printers, computer peripherals, VCRs/DVD players, gaming systems, MP3 players and other electronic items will be banned from Illinois landfills. 
  • The current contract with Republic Services that went into effect on April 1, 2011, includes one Amnesty Day, tentatively scheduled between April 1, 2013 and March 30, 2014.

 

Contact Phone
Mary Van Milligen, Management Intern (630) 434-5652

 Items Accepted 

  • Lead acid batteries: automotive size battery cores – car, boat, truck, motorcycle, computer, sump pump
  • Electronics: Large and small electronics, household batteries, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, cameras, computers, laptops, copiers, cords, discs, electric typewriters, fax/adding machines, hard drives, key boards, mice, monitors, PDAs, printers, scanners, small kitchen appliances, radios, speakers, stereos, telephones, zip drives, hair dryers, and more.
  • Propane tanks
  • Scrap metal
  • Bicycles, in any condition
  • Wheel chairs
  • Ink cartridges
  • Cell phones and accessories 
  • Buttons (from clothing)
  • Rulers
  • American Flags
  • Keys
  • PAPER SHREDDING:  This year's event will accept personal documents for shredding. Limit of 2 boxes of paper per vehicle.

Items NOT Accepted

  • Refrigerators and large household appliances
  • Air conditioners
  • Smoke alarms
  • Light bulbs (fluorescent or incandescent)
  • Thermostats
  • Paint of any kind
  • Household hazardous waste such as cleaning agents, chemicals

Please see the list from Creative Recycling of all items that will be accepted or rejected.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed to ensure all aspects of the Recycling Extravaganza run smoothly. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Activities include directing vehicles through the parking lot and sorting the goods received.

If you or your organization is interested in volunteering your time or other resources for this event, contact Mary Van Milligen at mvanmilligen@downers.us or (630) 434-5652.

Participating Organizations

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Additional Recycling Information

Visit the Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics page for additional information on other recycling programs.