Make spring cleaning more sustainable!

Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, books, musical instruments, bikes, clothing and more. The first 25 donors receive a free, “Don’t be Trashy” t-shirt. Grove 1.

Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Forest Preserves, enjoy green giveaways courtesy of the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability & MWRD and participate in a self-led litter cleanup. Supplies will be provided!

Cook County Sheriff’s Office will be collecting unwanted/expired prescription pills as well as recycling select electronics including cables, cell phones / telephone devices, computers/laptops, hardware, motherboards, monitors, calculators, printers, fax machines, game systems, stereos, toasters, blenders, toner cartridges, UPS batteries, car batteries and televisions (limit 1 per household), offering off-site shredding.

Habitat for Humanity will be accepting tools, artwork, new/unused building materials, working small appliances, lawn/garden items and home goods.

South Suburban College/ CHARM Center will be accepting glass, plastic bottles, cardboard, polystyrene, textiles and e-waste.

Working Bikes will be accepting adult bikes in repairable condition, gently used children’s bikes, bike parts, tools and bike accessories.

The Waste Shed will be spreading awareness about creative reuse and the work that they do in Chicagoland.

Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange will be accepting various items, including all types of paper, art books, magazines, art and office supplies (like scissors, binders, and tape), power tools, audio/visual equipment, theatrical lighting, digital cameras, computers (under five years old), calculators, furniture (such as folding tables and chairs) and ladders. They also welcome pens, pencils, stickers, markers, picture frames, fabric, sewing notions, beads, musical instruments, clear plastic containers and lumber.

The Forest Preserves of Cook County will also have Terracycle receptacles for the collection of the following items:

• Office Supplies: Binder clips and fasteners, binders, card filers, correction supplies, desk organizers, label backing, markers, paper cutters and paperclips.
• Batteries: dry cell batteries include alkaline, nickel cadmium, lithium & lithium-ion, nickel metal hydride, iron, zinc carbon, silver, and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), as well as AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt.
• Lightbulbs: Intact LEDs, straight CFL, HID and U-bend lamps; no broken bulbs.
• Plastic Bags: Non-woven shopping bags and plastic grocery bags.