The second Saturday of the month is approaching and that's another opportunity to deposit recycables. On Saturday, March 12, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will conduct their monthly recycling collection for fluorescent tubes, Styrofoam™, and batteries from 9 a.m. until noon at the Metra Station parking lot, 4005 Main Street, McHenry. They continue to collect certain items which would be harmful to the environment if put in a landfill. These items are not taken by curbside pickup programs.
The Defenders’ Recycling Drive accepts rechargeable batteries, car batteries, lithium and button batteries. No alkaline batteries can be accepted at this time. The Defenders also collect fluorescent tubes, clean white Styrofoam™, 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. At the McHenry collection, the Defenders also accept and pay for aluminum cans.
The Defenders hold a recycling drive on the second Saturday of each month, alternating between McHenry in odd-numbered months and Woodstock
For more information about the recycling schedule and the types of materials accepted at each location, visit the Defenders’ website at www.mcdef.org or phone 815-338-0393.
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a citizen-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. For more information, visit http://www.mcdef.org or call 815-338-0393.
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