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Comment on COMMUNITY SHRED DAY by jrozek

jrozek — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:13:39 +0000

You might also want to try the Evanston Recycling Center as mentioned here. http://www.swancc.org/recycling/recyclingdropoffcenters.html If you look closely, you can see they accept chipboard and corrugated cardboard. If you need any further assistance, don’t be afraid to ask.

Comment on COMMUNITY SHRED DAY by jrozek

jrozek — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:55:43 +0000

You might want to use either of the two facilities in the DuPage Recycling Guide. Check it out at http://www.dupageco.org/emplibrary/Guide%202009%20for%20Print.pdf

Look under the heading of “Recycling Drop-Off Centers.” It would obviously be a good idea to call before you go. Good luck!

Comment on COMMUNITY SHRED DAY by Gunilla

Gunilla — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:27:23 +0000

Can you direct me to a drop-off facility to recycle large quantities of paper and cardboard? Thanks!

Comment on WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE STYROFOAM PACKING PEANUTS? by jrozek

jrozek — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:41:44 +0000

Hi Andy,

I’ve looked into your question and, because this is a business concern, it makes it more difficult to find an appropriate location to recycle your items. That being said, I spoke to a gentleman at the IL Bureau of Energy and Recycling who gave me the following recommendations:
1. Consider using and/or posting your request on the IL EPAs Industrial Material Exchange. http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/imes/ You can use the IMES directory to find companies that are wanting materials such as yours. You can also create your own post for this list. In addition, take a look at the New Listings. You may find something more recent there.
2. The Illinois Recycling Association runs the same thing. It just isn’t as well used. http://illinoisrecyclesdirectory.org/IRecycle/ You simply need to register with the site to post your items.
3. It was also suggested that your company may want to work with the manufacturers and, either get them to package their products with more easily recyclable materias or require the company to take the packaging materials back.
4. As far as the packing peanuts go, you may also want to check the Peanut Hotline of the Plastic Loosefill Council. You will be able to find mailing places in your area that would accept the peanuts. Or, you can call them at 800-828-2214. By calling them, their phone system “reads” your location and tells you which mailing places are closest to you.

I hope some of this information helps you out. Thank you for stopping by “Come to the Green Side!”

Administrator
Schaumburg Township District Library

Comment on WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE STYROFOAM PACKING PEANUTS? by andy suter

andy suter — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:18:33 +0000

I am a Retail tech and I recieve hundreds of boxes filled with machines that are packed with peanuts and other assorted styro-foam packing materials. I have been trying to get our company to figure out a way to recycle styro-foam for about a year now. When I ran across your web site I was curious if there might be a way you might be able to help us out or possibly lead us in another direction that would be able to help. The only problem is we are in Springfield IL, so that is a distance that might only want to be driven once a month or less. Please respond with any ideas you might have so I can pass them on to my supervisors. thanks, Andy R. Suter

Comment on Green Tips for the Winter by nancy

nancy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:04:57 +0000

good info

Comment on TEN (MORE) EASY WAYS TO GO GREEN by Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:10:06 +0000

These are great steps to help the environment! I love supporting our one and only earth and I hope that more people can do the same!!

Comment on TEN (MORE) EASY WAYS TO GO GREEN by filarwilliams

filarwilliams — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:24:15 +0000

Love your blog!! Good ideas and information. A great example of what libraries can do to support sustainability, be an active part of their community, and educate their users at the same time.

Comment on SCHAUMBURG RECYCLING EVENT by randyaltschuler

randyaltschuler — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:09:01 +0000

David, thanks for the kind words for OfficeBlue

Comment on SCHAUMBURG RECYCLING EVENT by jrozek

jrozek — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:35:26 +0000

I agree that it’s regretful that the CloudBlue could not take televisions but, if you’re looking for a place to drop off a TV, check out the earlier posting about the dropoff at the Hanover Park Public Work’s garage. It is nice and close and might just work for you. Here is the info:

Who: Hanover Park Public Works Facility in conjunction with DuPage County and SIMS Recycling Solutions
When: Beginning June 2, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M.
Where: Hanover Park Public Works Facility
2121 W. Lake Street, Hanover Park
What: Computers, CPUs, monitors, keyboards, televisions, radios, microwaves, laptops, printers, cell phones, UPS systems, PDU’s, fax machines, phones, DVD players, VCR’s and stereo equipment. Items containing liquids or refrigerants will not be accepted. Businesses may not participate.
Info: (630) 372-4440