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Recycling News YOU Can Use: “YUCKY STUFF – Food & Liquids”
This article is written by Kerri Gale, Director of Environmental Health, Jackson County, Murphysboro, IL At home or work when you are getting ready to recycle those everyday items, such cardboard, bottles, cans or jars. Remember to trash anything with food residue. Think before you put them in the bin. Everyone ...
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Recycling News YOU Can Use: Only flatten cardboard and corrugated boxes! No crushing other containers!
This article is written by Julia Linares, AmeriCorps member with the Chicago-area Greenest Region Corps and a fellow for Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability Although flattening containers, like cartons, plastic bottles, and cans, may save room in your recycling bin, please refrain from crushing these items as it leads to issues in single stream recycling systems. However, you can still flatten ...
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Earth Day 50th Anniversary Luncheon
You are invited to join the members of the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency and Keep West Cook County Beautiful for a luncheon celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Hear from Municipal Leaders as well as the find out who is this year's recipient of the GreenQualitiy Achievement Award. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 12:00pm at the Riverside Golf Club. Please click ...
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WCCSWA APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
At the September 25, 2019 Board of Director's Meeting, the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency (WCCSWA) unanimously ratified and approved the appointment of Claudia Ayala of the City of Berwyn as their newest member of the Agency Executive Committee. Congratulations to Claudia and welcome to the Agency Executive Committee!
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Electronics Recycling Opportunity at the MWRD Road Show – October 5
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will be hosting their Road Show on Saturday, October 5th at the Science & Arts Academy, 1825 Miner Street in Des Plaines. The event allows residents to meet their MWRD Commissioners, learn how MWRD works towards managing wastewater and stormwater, hear about local projects and how to prevent basement stormwater backups. They will also be collecting electronics and paper. ...
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10th Annual EarthFest in Oak Park – April 27
The Village of Oak Park is hosting their 10th Annual EarthFest on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Please see link for more information. https://www.oak-park.us/news/family-fun-awaits-10th-annual-earth-fest
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WCCSWA Leadership Team Approved at Board of Director’s Meeting
At the April 24, 2019 WCCSWA Board of Director's Meeting, the Agency Executive Committee members were nominated and approved to begin serving their their new two-year terms beginning on May 1, 2019. The Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Officers and Directors for the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency are: Michael Garvey, Brookfield - Chairman Guy Belmonte, North Riverside - Vice Chairman Joseph ...
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Saturday, April 27 – DEA National Drug Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans ...
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2019 GreenQuality Achievement Award Recipient Hosts Annual RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA
http://westsubwaste.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SKM_C55819042412290.pdf The WCCSWA 2019 GreenQuality Achievement Award Recipient, The Village of River Forest, will be hosting their Annual RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 8am until 1pm at the River Forest United Methodist Church (7970 Lake Street). Please see attached flyer for items being accepted. Thank you to the Village of River Forest for your Commitment to the West Cook Region!
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The 2019 GreenQuality Achievement Award presented to President Catherine Adduci and the Village of River Forest
Rosemont, IL - WCCSWA Chairman Michael J. Garvey presented the 2019 GreenQuality Achievement Award to Village President Catherine Adduci and the Village of River Forest. Accepting the Award on her behalf was Village Administrator Eric Palm and the River Forest Sustainability Commission. The presentation was made during the April 22, 2019 WCCSWA 30th Anniversary and Earth Day Celebration.
