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!

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.

West Cook County Solid Waste Agency 30th Anniversary & Earth Day Celebration – April 22, 2019

The West Cook County Solid Waste Agency invites you to celebrate its 30th Anniversary on Earth Day, Monday April 22, 2019. The celebratory luncheon will be held at Gene & Georgetti's Restaurant, 9241 West Higgins Road in Rosemont at 12:00pm. To Register and for Sponsorship information, please call 708-453-9115 or click on the LINK.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day – April 13, 2019

There will be a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for residents on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The event will be held at the Brookfield Zoo, North Parking Lot from 8am until 3pm. The event is being sponsored by the Brookfield Zoo, Illinois EPA, and the MWRD. For more information, please see the attached flyer.

STATE-WIDE RECYCLING GUIDELINES RELEASED

The West Cook County Solid Waste Agency present these new State-Wide Recycling Guidelines to the communities and residents of West Cook County.  These new guidelines were developed by a statewide Task Force which the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency was a part of.   The Task Force has attempted to develop guidelines that are applicable statewide which has not been an easy task. The Task Force will continue to modify these guidelines by working with the ...

Cook County Green Fair Scheduled for September 22nd

DuPage County Invites Agency Members to participate in Electronics Collection Event in the City of Elmhurst on August 25th

Member communities that are a part of the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency have been invited by DuPage County to participate in an electronics recycling event that will be held in Elmhurst at the end of the month.  This event is open to residents, small businesses and other interested parties. The details are as follows: Elmhurst Electronics Recycling Event August 25th, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Public Works Garage at 985 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst   Fees for ...

June 5, 2018 – World Environment Day

June 5, 2018 is World Environment Day, the United Nations’ annual day that encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.  Local Governments, nonprofits, companies and individuals around the globe will be working to beat plastic pollution.  For more information please click on the link above.    

Mayor Angelo “Skip” Saviano Receives 2018 GreenQuality Achievement Award

WCCSWA Chairman Michael Garvey presented the 2018 GreenQuality Achievement Award to Mayor Angelo "Skip" Saviano from the Village of Elmwood Park.  The presentation was made during the April 25, 2018 WCCSWA Board of Directors Meeting. The GreenQuality Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual or community who has shown a commitment to promoting environmental improvements and enhancing our regional quality of life.   Mayor Saviano was presented the award ...

April 28 Drug Take Back Day

April 28, 2018 is the 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day   During the last event in October of 2017, Illinois had 147 collection sites, with 44,081 pounds of medications collected.   Nationwide, over 456 tons of medications were collected, a new event record.  For more information and to find a collection site near you please go to:  https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/