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Recycling Extravaganza

Last updated: Public Relations Specialist | Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The Village of Downers Grove and the Downers Grove Park District will host a Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 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 Street, via northbound Walnut Avenue or Belmont Road. Access from eastbound Curtiss Street and southbound Walnut Avenue will be restricted. Volunteers will direct traffic in the lot and assist customers dropping off their donations. NOTE:  Vehicles must be in line by 1:00 p.m to be served. Vehicles arriving after 1:00 p.m. will be turned away. 

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.

 

Table 1: Contact information.
Contact Phone
David Rauch, Management Intern (630) 434-6811

 Items Accepted  

  • NEW THIS YEAR....Carpet and padding 

  • PAPER SHREDDING:  Limit of 2 brown paper grocery bags per vehicle.

  • Lead acid batteries: automotive-size battery cores – car, boat, truck, motorcycle, computer, sump pump
  • Electronics: Large and small electronics, 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.
  • Cell phones and accessories 
  • Propane tanks
  • Scrap Metals
  • Bicycles, in any condition
  • Ink cartridges
  • Clothing and textiles  
  • Furniture, in useable condition: dressers, tables, chairs, dishes and silverware. 
  • Musical instruments
  • Art supplies
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, only. 
  • Eye Glasses
  • Hearing Aids
  • American Flags

Items NOT Accepted

  • Refrigerators and large household appliances
  • Air conditioners and dehumidifiers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
  • Thermostats
  • Paint of any kind
  • Household hazardous waste such as cleaning agents, chemicals

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 David Rauch at drauch@downers.us or (630) 434-6811.

Participating Organizations

THANK YOU to Our Sponsors

Additional Recycling Information

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