Green Initiatives - Recycling & GREEN Events and Calendar

The information below on recycling & green events is provided as a service to the residents of DuPage County. Inclusion is not intended as an endorsement of any of company or event, nor has the County purposely excluded any additional events. The events listed below are open to the public(unless otherwise indicated). No hazardous waste, fluorescent bulbs, paint, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, or air conditioners will be accepted at any events.

March Events

March 23, 2019 -  Lisle Sustainability Saturday; 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.; Benedictine University, Rice Parking Lot 

March 23, 2019 - Addison Township Document Shredding; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 401 N Addison Rd., Addison

March 20, 2019 - Pathways to Clean Energy for Faith Communities; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 1828 Old Naperville Rd., Naperville. Visit the website for more information and to register.

April Events

April 6, 2019 - City of Wheaton Document Shredding, Syringe Collection & Paint Recycling; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Wheaton Commuter Parking Lot 9; Carlton Ave. & Liberty Dr.

April 13, 2019 - Elmhurst College Recycling Event - including document shredding. 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.; Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave.

April 27, 2019 - Glendale Heights Document Shredding - Check back for details 

April 27, 2019 - Lisle Township Document Shredding; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 4711 Indiana Ave., Lisle

May Events

May 4, 2019 - Itasca Green Day; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Itasca Metra Commuter Lot across the street from the Itasca Bank and Trust Company

Special or Ongoing Collections

Used Cooking Oil Collection - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; DuPage County Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility; 7900 S. Route 53, Woodridge, IL - Visit the website for details.

Holiday Light Recycling - Various locations throughout DuPage County. Please check list for dates of operation.