What: Document Destruction and Electronic Recycling Event
Who: Elk Grove Village
When: Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Where: James Paul Petri Public Works Facility, 450 E. Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL
There is no cost to attend, but residents must live in one of SWANCC’s local member communities (Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates) to participate. IDs will be checked for proof of residency. Materials from businesses, institutions or schools will not be accepted.
- IDs will be checked to verify residency.
- Residents will unlock/open the trunk from inside the vehicle and allow staff to unload the items.
- Paper documents should be contained in one area in the back of vehicle in paper bags or small boxes – not in plastic bags! Boxes and bags will be returned to the resident.
About Paper: Residents can bring up to six (6) file-sized boxes or paper bags of sensitive documents containing personal information, such as medical history forms, bank statements, personal files and retired tax forms. Paper documents will be shredded on site.
Plastic spines/covers and metal clips/binders MUST BE removed from all documents. DO NOT bring paper in plastic bags. DO NOT include photos, slides, negatives, books, store receipts, magazines, greeting cards or newspapers or any non-paper item.
Acceptable electronics items:
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How to prepare for a Document Destruction event:
- Paper must be dry, clean, and loose
- Remove metal clips, plastic sleeves, folders, and binders (small staples are okay)
- Place paper in paper shopping bags or cardboard boxes – NO PLASTIC BAGS – please!
- Limited to six (6) bags or boxes
What: Paint and Motor Oil Recycling Event
Who: Elk Grove Village residents only. IDs will be checked.
Where: Petri Public Works Facility, 450 E. Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024. 9-12 Noon.
The following items will be collected at this event:
- Motor Oil
- Anti-Freeze
- Paints or Stains (Latex, Acrylic, Water-based and Oil-based) Restrictions are listed below.
• Must be in labeled, non-leaking cans or containers that are 5 gallons or less.
• Dried up paint will not be accepted, but can be disposed of in your curbside waste bins.
If you do not see an item listed above, it will not be accepted at this event. Items such as adhesives, aerosol cans, cleaning products, pesticides, roofing compounds, sealers/sealants, solvents, and spray paint are household hazardous waste (HHW) items, and must be disposed of at an HHW facility.
***The weekly Electronics Recycling drop off in Hoffman Estates will begin Monday, April 1, 2024 and run through November 11, 2024. The drop offs are held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hoffman Estates Village Hall.***
To assist residents with collecting old electronics and to ensure environmentally safe recycling of these materials, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) developed an Electronics Recycling Drop-off Program to collect electronics on an ongoing basis at no cost to Hoffman Estates residents and other SWANCC communities such as Elk Grove Village. Proof of residency will be required.
Village residents can drop off electronics each Monday at the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates. Your cooperation in adhering to the times and dates is much appreciated.
Electronics will only be accepted on Mondays. Under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, there is a limit of 7 items per household and no electronics can be accepted from municipalities, schools, businesses, or institutions.
The following items will be accepted for recycling. Please remove electronics from plastic packaging and boxes before bringing to a SWANCC drop-off location.
- Cable Receivers
- Cell Phones
- Computer cable
- Computer monitors
- Computers (Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets)
- Converter Boxes
- DVD players
- Fax Machines
- Keyboards
- Mice
- MP3 Players
- Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs)
- Printers (Multi-function Printers)
- Satellite Receivers
- Scanners
- Televisions (All Types)
- Video Game Consoles
- Video Recorders/Players
- Zip Drives
Please note: The following items are not accepted at SWANCC events or permanent drop off locations:
- NO Calculators
- NO Cameras
- NO Microwaves
- NO Power tools/cords
- NO Shredders
- NO Small home appliances (blenders, coffee makers, lamps, etc.)
- NO Stereo equipment
- NO Typewriters
Filed under: Gardening
Beginning Monday, April 1, 2024 the Village of Hoffman Estates will be reserving plots in the community gardens. Residents can rent a garden plot for $25. There are two garden plot locations: north at Mumford Drive and Westbury Drive, or south at Volid Drive and Vista Lane.
Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis by calling Public Works at 847-490-6800 or email at publicworks@hoffmanestates.org beginning at 8:30 A.M. No calls or emails will be accepted before that time.
Calls and messages received after 8:30 a.m. and left on voicemail or email will be recorded with the date and time called in.
A garden plot request must include:
- Full name
- Address including zip code
- Phone number
- Email address
- Garden location (north or south) and plot number preference (if known)
When requesting a plot by voicemail or email, be sure to include all of the above information. Plot assignments will be on a first come, first serve basis. Residents will be able to reserve one plot only. Requests for additional garden plots will be put on a waiting list, and assigned only if space remains available after the initial sign-up. Plot assignment confirmations will be emailed or mailed to residents the following week.
Filed under: Farmers' Markets
The Elk Grove Winter Market is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors alike a wonderful Saturday market with a tempting variety of fresh indoor grown veggies, meats, eggs, pasta, breads, flavored nuts, sauces, dog treats, and much more.
Who: The Winter Farmers Market of Elk Grove Village
Where: Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village
When: 1st and 3rd Saturday through May, 9-1 p.m.
What: Fresh meat and eggs, pasta, salsa, and peanuts to name a few items along with an artisanal baker.
For more info, please call: (630) 878-7627
Filed under: Farmers' Markets
It’s time to start thinking about the farm fresh fruits, produce, flowers, baked goods, meat and cheese that are some of the goodies you can find at the Schaumburg Farmers’ Market.
You’ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, meats, flowers, plants, and gourmet cheeses sold by the farmers who produce them. The market also features decadent pastries, baked goods, olives, preserves, honey, salsa, hot sauces and fresh brewed tea and coffee. This family-friendly event offers freshly squeezed lemonade, kettle corn, snow cones, crepes, tacos, and veggie burgers made on site. Pets, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and roller skates are prohibited.
The Market is open every Friday from June 7 to October 25, 2024, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Market is located at the Trickster Cultural Center in the Town Square Shopping Center at 190 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
Filed under: Shredding event
WHAT: Document Shredding (2 boxes/bags maximum)
WHERE: Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
201 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg
Enter from Summit Drive
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2024
9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. or until the truck is full
WHO: Village of Schaumburg Residents only. Identification is required.
PARTICULARS: No cardboard, plastic bags, books or binders, cd’s/hard drives/metallic objects of any kind will be accepted. Staples and paper clips can be included with paper documents.
No business or institutional waste will be accepted.
It’s never too late to get ready for the village of Schaumburg’s big Recycling Event!
The Village of Schaumburg and the Schaumburg Environmental Committee are sponsoring a massive recycling/shredding event to be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Wintrust Field (Boomer Stadium) West Lot, 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg.
This drive-up event is open to the public. It is not for business or commercial entities.
Acceptable items for recycling include: Personal computers (PCs), laptops, keyboards, electronic mice, hard drives, CD ROM/Zip/Tape drives, modems, cords and cables (power, USB, etc.), VCRs, DVD players, CD players, radios, stereos, tape players, telephones, cameras (film, magnetic tape, digital), palm organizers, gaming consoles, joysticks/game controls, scanners/fax machines, pagers, paper shredders and answering machines, toner/ink cartridges, and small household appliances. Other items can be found here on Elgin Recycling’s website.
Charges will apply for tube televisions and computer monitors as well as flat panel LCD, plasma and LED TVs. If these items are under 21 inches the price for recycling is $25. If the item is 21 inches and above, the price is $35. LCD monitors are $15.
Document shredding is limited to two copy boxes or paper bags. The truck will stay until full. No business or institutional documents will be accepted.
Allowed: Paper Clips, Staples, and Envelops with windows
Not Allowed: CDs, Plastic Bags, Spiral Notebooks, 3 Ring Binders
Latex Paint recycling prices range from $2.99 to $19.99. Oil Base Paint recycling prices range from $5.99 to $24.99. Please do not mix containers.
Unacceptable items include: Large appliances, air conditioners, water heaters, garbage disposals, regular garbage, paint thinner, gas and other household hazardous wastes.
For full information about this event see the Village of Schaumburg’s website.
For more information call: 847-895-7100.
Now is the time to do your green part by recycling those unwanted items!
Filed under: Shredding event
What: Document Destruction Event
Who: Elk Grove Village Public Library
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024. 9-11 a.m.
Where: Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village. The shredding truck will be located in the east side parking lot.
What: Paper documents must be brought to the event in either paper shopping bags or cardboard boxes. Note: Limit of 2 file-size boxes and 4 paper shopping bags per vehicle. NO PLASTIC BAGS! Paper clips and staples do not need to be removed, but pleas remove binder clips.
The Village of Hoffman Estates provides a collection of unused pharmaceutical drugs and sharps (syringes, needles and lancets).
What: Dry medications only; no liquids or needles, please
When: Anytime
Where: Special drug collection box located in the front lobby of the Hoffman Estates Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates.
Who: Anyone
Info: 847-781-4850
****Sharps will be accepted for disposal the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall through the Health and Human Services Department. They must be in a hard, sealed container.****
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