Thursday, August 11, 2011

Recycling Collection Saturday Of Electronics, Batteries And More

On Saturday, August 13th, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will conduct their monthly recycling collection for fluorescent tubes, Styrofoam™, electronics, and batteries from 9 am until noon at the Farm Bureau Parking lot, 1102 McConnell Road, in Woodstock. They continue to collect certain items which are not usually accepted by curbside programs, and which would be harmful to the environment if put in a landfill.

The Defenders’ Recycling Drive accepts rechargeable batteries, car batteries, lithium and button batteries. The Defenders also collect fluorescent tubes, clean white Styrofoam™, VHS & Cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, packing peanuts and re-usable, unpopped bubble wrap. A donation is requested for fluorescent bulbs and batteries that are brought in to offset the costs involved in processing these items. Electronics such as computers, phones, printers, and electronic toys, are accepted. TVs and computer monitors will be accepted for a donation.

The Defenders hold a recycling drive on the second Saturday of each month, alternating between McHenry in odd-numbered months and Woodstock in even-numbered months.  Area residents may drive up and drop off their recyclables with Defenders’ volunteers, who help to unload and sort the materials. At the McHenry collections, the Defenders also accept and pay for aluminum cans.

For information on recycling items not mentioned above, consult the 2011 McHenry County Green Guide  pick up a copy at the Defenders office, 110 S. Johnson St, Suite 106, on the Woodstock Square.

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a 41-year-old community-based 501c3 not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides community residents with educational programs and volunteer action on pollution prevention, sustainable land use and energy and natural resource conservation. New members are always welcome - visit the Defenders’ website at www.mcdef.org or phone 815-338-0393.
  
On Saturday, August 13th, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will conduct their monthly recycling collection for fluorescent tubes, Styrofoam™, electronics, and batteries from 9 am until noon at the Farm Bureau Parking lot, 1102 McConnell Road, in Woodstock. They continue to collect certain items which are not usually accepted by curbside programs, and which would be harmful to the environment if put in a landfill.

The Defenders’ Recycling Drive accepts rechargeable batteries, car batteries, lithium and button batteries. The Defenders also collect fluorescent tubes, clean white Styrofoam™, VHS & Cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, packing peanuts and re-usable, unpopped bubble wrap. A donation is requested for fluorescent bulbs and batteries that are brought in to offset the costs involved in processing these items. Electronics such as computers, phones, printers, and electronic toys, are accepted. TVs and computer monitors will be accepted for a donation.

The Defenders hold a recycling drive on the second Saturday of each month, alternating between McHenry in odd-numbered months and Woodstock in even-numbered months.  Area residents may drive up and drop off their recyclables with Defenders’ volunteers, who help to unload and sort the materials. At the McHenry collections, the Defenders also accept and pay for aluminum cans.

For information on recycling items not mentioned above, consult the 2011 McHenry County Green Guide online at www.mchenry.edu/recycling/greenguide.pdf or pick up a copy at the Defenders office, 110 S. Johnson St, Suite 106, on the Woodstock Square.

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a 41-year-old community-based 501c3 not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides community residents with educational programs and volunteer action on pollution prevention, sustainable land use and energy and natural resource conservation. New members are always welcome - visit the Defenders’ website at www.mcdef.org or phone 815-338-0393.

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