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Computer and electronics recycling at your front door

Submitted by lukie on Friday, August 13, 2010 - 7:44pm
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Now through October, you can have your old computers and electronics picked up for recycling right at your own front door. For $25 you can recycle 6 items. Cell phones and calculators are free. The At Home Pickup Program has diverted over 165,100 pounds of computer e-waste from the landfill since the program began in 2007.

Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)

Submitted by claire on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 2:56pm
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SWANCC

 

Reuse. Recycle. These are the actions promoted and supported by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County.

Electronics Recycling

Submitted by lukie on Friday, July 9, 2010 - 11:59am
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Ongoing drop-off centers for electronics recycling:

 

1333 Shermer Road, Glenview

Tues. 1-3 pm

Thurs.

Shred Your Documents For FREE

Submitted by claire on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 1:19pm
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Time: 
Jul 17 2010 - 9:00am - 11:00am
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The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) provides one-day document shredding for medical forms, bank statements, personal files, old tax forms, etc. This event is open to all who live in Northern Cook County.  The events will run from 9am to 11am.  A ID will be checked. 

 

July 17th

Evanston:

Evanston Civic Center

2100 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201

 

Closing the Loop: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Buy Recycle. A Resource of Businesses From SWANCC

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:32am
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http://www.swancc.org/pdfs/Education/closingtheloopPRINT.pdf

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County has compiled an impressive brochure that lists businesses to support to defray the earth's waste. You can print out the full brochure here.

 

Here are some resources to help us decrease our footprint on Mother Earth.

 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

American Forest & Paper Association Phone: 800.878.8878. Website: www.afandpa.org

 

Have Good Clean Fun At The Dump! SWANCC Holds Annual Open House

Submitted by skokienet on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 9:00am
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Have Good Clean Fun At The Dump! SWANCC Holds Annual Open House

SWANCC-area residents are invited to attend SWANCC's annual Glenview Open House this Saturday, May 30, 2009, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Visitors will view garbage being processed at the transfer station from an enclosed gallery, learn how materials are handled on garbage pick-up day and can explore educational exhibits.

Lawn games will be provided, weather permitting. Light refreshments will be served.

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