For Immediate Release
Contact:  Jason Gerwig
630/407-6022
June 10, 2008

AGREEMENT BETWEEN DUPAGE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE KEEPS RECYCLING CENTER OPEN

DuPage County and the City of Naperville have reached an intergovernmental agreement that will ensure the Household Hazardous Waste Facility remains open.  The facility, which has been operating for over 15 years, will receive $30,000 from the County for the remainder of this Fiscal Year, which ends on November 30th. 

“I am very pleased that this important facility, which helps protect our environment, will remain open,” said DuPage County Board Chairman Robert J. Schillerstrom.   “I also want to commend our County Board for their full support of this facility.  By working together, we can ensure a safe and clean environment for future generations to enjoy.”

Tuesday’s intergovernmental agreement received the unanimous support of the County Board, noted Jeff Redick, Chairman of the County’s Environmental Committee. 

“The Household Hazardous Waste Facility provides a valuable service to our communities and our environment,” said Redick (District 2). "I am proud to offer this service."

Redick notes that residents can drop off the following accepted items:  household cleaners, drain openers; paints (oil based only); mineral spirits, strippers, solvents; insecticides, herbicides; flammables, automotive fluids; fluorescent fixtures; household batteries; unknown hazardous substances and prescription medication.

The household hazardous waste facility is located behind Fire Station #4, 1971 Brookdale Road. The facility is open Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., excluding holidays.

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