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The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability has partnered with South Suburban College to establish the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Center). This new, permanent recycling drop-off facility officially opens on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is available to all Cook County residents. Accepted materials for reuse and recycling include:
- paper, plastic, metal and glass
- clothing and textiles
- styrofoam
- electronics and computers
- personal healthcare equipment
View a robust list of materials accepted at the CHaRM Center here: cookcountyil.gov/charmcenter
Coinciding with the opening of the CHaRM Center, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a one-day hazardous waste collection event for residents on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Accepted hazardous waste materials include:
- oil-based paints, paint thinners and aerosol paints
- used motor oil and old gasoline
- herbicides, insecticides, pesticides and lawn/pool chemicals
- mercury, acids, household batteries and corrosives
- drain cleaners, solvents, antifreeze and hobby chemicals
- fluorescent light bulbs
Residents can make an appointment to drop of their hazardous waste materials here: www.cookgov.me/HHWsignup
Both recycling initiatives will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at South Suburban College located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, IL 60473.
View the flyer below.
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