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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

    Posted at April 26, 2019 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on 10th Annual EarthFest in Oak Park – April 27
  • 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 ...

    Posted at April 26, 2019 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on WCCSWA Leadership Team Approved at Board of Director’s Meeting
  • 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 ...

    Posted at April 24, 2019 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on Saturday, April 27 – DEA National Drug Take Back Day
  • 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!

    Posted at April 24, 2019 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on 2019 GreenQuality Achievement Award Recipient Hosts Annual RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA
  • 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.

    Posted at April 22, 2019 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on The 2019 GreenQuality Achievement Award presented to President Catherine Adduci and the Village of River Forest
  • 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.

    Posted at March 20, 2019 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on West Cook County Solid Waste Agency 30th Anniversary & Earth Day Celebration – April 22, 2019
  • 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.

    Posted at March 20, 2019 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day – April 13, 2019
  • 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 ...

    Posted at November 19, 2018 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on STATE-WIDE RECYCLING GUIDELINES RELEASED
  • Posted at September 13, 2018 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on 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 ...

    Posted at August 16, 2018 | By : | Categories : Blog | Comments Off on DuPage County Invites Agency Members to participate in Electronics Collection Event in the City of Elmhurst on August 25th