Trash Talk
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Map It
Join us for this Trash Talk open house. Learn about recycling best practices and what’s new in the Village’s waste and recycling program, including organics/compost features available to all customers at no added cost.
Learn:
- What goes where?
- How to reduce contamination in the recycling stream
- Introducing composting (especially curbside) to your household.
- What to do with “hard to recycle” items
The event begins at 1:00 p.m. with a brief presentation and Q&A session. Afterwards, attendees can visit with the following organizations to learn more.
850 Curtiss St.
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
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Is your organization hosting an event in Downers Grove? Are you also a non-profit, 501(c)(3)?
Send your event information to: events@downers.us and see your event on this page.
Downtown Events
Special community and business events hosted by Downtown Management can be found on their calendar.
Other Event Calendars
- Downers Grove Public Library
- DuPage County Community Events Calendar Includes area events that meet a basic human need or provides resources that meet the essential economic needs of those in the community (i.e. job training and placement, public assistance, and temporary financial assistance).
See Your Event Here!
Is your organization hosting an event in Downers Grove? Are you also a non-profit, 501(c)(3)?
Send your event information to: events@downers.us and see your event on this page.
Downtown Events
Special community and business events hosted by Downtown Management can be found on their calendar.
Other Event Calendars
- Downers Grove Public Library
- DuPage County Community Events Calendar Includes area events that meet a basic human need or provides resources that meet the essential economic needs of those in the community (i.e. job training and placement, public assistance, and temporary financial assistance).
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