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Robert J. Schillerstrom, Chairman

DuPage County Environmental Committee
Jeff Redick, Chairman
Linda Kurzawa, Michael McMahon,
Debra Olson, Rita Gonzalez,
Anthony Michelassi

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ALL EVENTS in this newsletter are OPEN to the PUBLIC!!!

ALL RESIDENTS from any surrounding COMMUNITY or SCHOOL are WELCOME & ENCOURAGED to bring their items or to attend any of the events listed below!

Please check the SCARCE website and click on "Recycling Events" for additional upcoming events - SCARCE.

Be the one to lead the way in your neighborhood, business, or school!

Please tell us about your plans to participate in these World Wide Events and send us digital pictures.

Don't have plans, but would like to participate? Here are some ideas:

1. Volunteer at any of the upcoming events (Recycling Events, Prairie Path Cleanup, Earth Day Events) now thru the end of April - we can't do this without your help
2. Hold a cell phone drive and bring them to SCARCE
3. Arrange for a Collection at work to gather the Electronics & Recycling items from co-workers & bring them to the event nearest you
4. Participate in the Gym Shoe Rescue - either start a collection or volunteer to help sort all those shoes
5. Start a Native or Rain Garden
6. Install Rain Barrels around your home
7. BE CREATIVE - Every Little Bit Makes a Difference!

The purpose of World Water Day is to draw international attention to the critical lack of clean, safe drinking water worldwide.

Join WWD 2009 action on Starbucks V2V to find or start a Walk for Water in your community and to meet others who are passionate about this cause, World Water Day.

Register now for this FREE Webinar, "Take Action for Water Resources."

Over the past century, water use has increased at more than double the rate of population growth. By 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living in areas with absolute water scarcity & 2/3 of the world population could be under stress conditions (UN-FAO). This webinar will focus on local & national efforts to protect water resources.

Log onto Take Action for Water Resources Webinar to register.

Log onto the Wheaton website for more details. City of Wheaton

ACCEPTED ITEMS

• Electronics (computers, TVs, moniotrs, phones, VCRs, video games, stereos, fax machines, copy machines & printers)
• Ink jet cartridges
• Eye glasses
• Hearing aids
• Worn American flags
• Cell phones
• Bicycles in any condition (no Big Wheels or toddler- type bikes)
• SLA batteries (car, motorcycle, boat, lawn mower sump pump, sport vehicle)
• Scrap metal (metal hangers, rusty swing sets, metal lawn furniture, nuts, bolts, screws)

Paper Document Shredding: Up to 3 Boxes of Personal Documents Shredded (No plastic binders for shredding)

NOT Accepted: Refrigerators, freezers, or air conditioners

Log onto DuPage County Recycling

This year's Earth Hour promises to be the biggest one yet! 2008 was only the second year of Earth Hour - Over 50 million people participated in turning off their lights in over 35 countries. The goal for 2009 is ONE BILLION people in 1,000 Cities!

"Earth Hour is a message of hope and a message of action. Everyone can make a difference."

Turning off the lights saves precious natural resources including WATER! Look for the results of this ENLIGHTENING event in a future newsletter!

For more info or to sign up as a participant, log onto Earth Hour.

Unused/expired medications distributed to humans & pets can be properly destroyed without endangering the environment thru this program. NO Syringes. For more info, log onto Bloom ingdale Township

ACCEPTED:

• Bikes (working or not) & Bike Parts
• Books
• Eyeglasses
• Keys
• Cell Phones
• Fire Extinguishers
• Hearing Aids
• Ink Jet Cartridges
• Scrap Metal
• SLA Batteries (car, boat, motorcycle, lawnmower, sump pump, sport utility)
• Tattered American Flags
• Medical Equipment (ie: crutches, walkers, canes, BP machines)

For more information, call 630.653.8877 or log onto City of Wheaton.

For more info contact (630) 231-6060.

ACCEPTED:

• Computers/Computer systems
• TVs
• Scrap metal
• Phones
• VCRs
• Fax machines
• Scanners
• Answering Machines
• Printers
• Electronic Games

NOT ACCEPTED: Refrigerators or air conditioners.

A celebration in conservation! Learn how to go green - from products and crafts to recycling and native gardening. Log onto DuPage Forest

"The Green Boutique" is designed to inform visitors about the many green choices that are available including environmentally-friendly cleaning products, home décor, cosmetics, luxury apparel and more - something for all ages. Representatives will be on- site as well as some products for purchase.

The 2-year initiative, "Green Generation," brings a carbon-free future, individual commitment to responsible, sustainable consumption & creation of a new green economy to the forefront.

For more info and to register your event or find one on Earth Day.

DOCUMENT SHREDDING - up to 4 boxes of personal documents accepted to protect your identity & critical information.

ELECTRONICS

• Computer Equipment
• Printer
• MP3s
• Phones
• Answering Machines
• Cell Phones
• Fax Machines
• TVs & VCRs
• DVD Players
• Wires, Cables & Cords

ACCEPTED:

• Bikes (working or not) & Bike Parts
• Books
• Eyeglasses
• Keys
• Cell Phones
• Fire Extinguishers
• Hearing Aids
• Ink Jet Cartridges
• Scrap Metal
• SLA Batteries (car, boat, motorcycle, lawnmower, sump pump, sport utility)
• Tattered American Flags

NOT Accepted: Refrigerators or air conditioners

City of Glen Ellyn

Rain or Shine! Once again the Illinois Prairie Path not- for-profit corporation is organizing its trail cleanup. Many volunteers are needed to cover many miles of trails. Please consider joining the fun on the Illinois Prairie Path.

To volunteer, contact Ray Bartels at 630-606-8851 (cell), 630-424-8851 or email Rbartel399@comcast.net.

We need you to help us and rollup your sleeves (but wear work gloves) and pick up litter along these trails. Bring friends & family (and garbage bags to fill). If you, your family and/or co-workers are interested in helping us, please contact one of the cleanup coordinators listed below.

For more info email Voluntary Chairperson, Don Kirchenberg, frndsgrtwstntrl@aol.com or call 630-853- 7650.

For qualifications and instructions, log onto Illinois Recycles and click on "Recycling Awards" on the left side of the page.

The purpose of this grant program is to support domestic renewable energy technologies through the development of renewable energy businesses & component manufacturers in Illinois. Grants up to $1 million are available.

For more info, log onto Renewable Energy Grant

The Convalescent Center is looking for donations for the "Hidden Treasures" Resale Shop.

Needed Items: dishware, household items, knick knacks, seasonal decorations, wall art, craft items, clothing, jewelry, electronics, toys, small appliances, small furniture. For more info, call 630.784.4260.

Please note the change in location for this permanent ELECTRONICS RECYCLING site.

It is now located at
Glendale Heights Public Works Building
1635 Glen Ellyn Rd
Glendale Hts
Drop offs: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:00pm
Phone: 630-462-7418

MARCH

• 22 ~ ~ World Water Day
• 23 ~ 1:00-2:30pm ~ Activitism & Water Rights Webinar
• 26 ~ 7:00pm ~ How to Work with Native Plants, Wheaton
• 28 ~ 8:00am-1:00pm ~ Lisle Electronics & Recycling Extravaganza, Benedictine, Lisle
• 28 ~ 8:30-9:30pm ~ EARTH HOUR 2009 - International Turn OFF the Lights
• 31 ~ ~ Excellence in Recycling Awards Nominations Due

APRIL

• 1 ~ 9:00am-1:00pm ~ Medication Disposal Drop Off, Bloomingdale Twnshp Sr Ctr, Bloomingdale
• 18 ~ 9:00am-3:00pm ~ Wheaton Recycling Extravaganza, Wheaton
• 18 ~ 8:00am-2:00pm ~ Electronics Recycling -- SIMS, West Chicago
• 19 ~ Noon-4:00pm ~ Go Green - Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook
• 19 ~ 10:00am-5:00pm ~ The Green Boutique, Morton Arboretum, Lisle
• 22 ~ ALL DAY! ~ It's EARTH DAY! --We can ALL Make a Difference!
• 24 ~ ~ 137th National Arbor Day - Plant or Save a Tree
• 25 ~ 9:00am-1:00pm ~ Illinois Prairie Path Cleanup
• 25 ~ 9:00am-1:00pm ~ Great Western Trail Cleanup
• 25 ~ 8:00am-Noon ~ Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza
• 25 ~ 9:00am-Noon ~ Carol Stream Electronics Recycling & Document Shredding Event, Carol Stream
• 25 ~ 9:00am-3:00pm ~ Schaumburg Recycling Event, Dist 54 Regional, Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg

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