2024 MCHENRY COUNTY RECYCLING DIRECTORY
GREEN GUIDE WWW.MCHENRY.EDU/GREEN
WELCOME TO THE 18 TH EDITION OF THE MCHENRY COUNTY GREEN GUIDE! Here’s what you need to know for 2024: • At the time of printing, there is no household hazardous waste collection event scheduled for McHenry County. There may still be one planned, so check back with the Sustainability Center or the McHenry County Health Department. In the meantime, go to page 8 for options. • New legislation was recently passed regarding paint collection. Please see Kelli Boeckmann’s article on page 11 to learn about the plans for local paint collection centers. • A special welcome and thanks to our guest author this year, Ashley Lange. Please see her insightful article on page 19. • We are taking a break from hosting the popular Green Living Expo this November. We want to update the event and would love to know what you’d like to see going forward. Email sustainability@mchenry.edu with ideas! • The Sustainability Center is a partner for Planet Palooza this summer. Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 14 on the Woodstock Square for a fun and educational event. Interested in a table? Email sustainability@mchenry.edu. • As always, contact us with any recycling tips, ideas, or questions. We are also happy to come speak with your group or organization about any sustainability-related topics.
INDEX Appliances................................................. 3 Batteries.................................................4–5 Bulbs.......................................................... 6 Curbside Recycling Guidelines................... 2 Electronics, TVs, and Monitors................... 7 Fun Things to Do and Learn in McHenry County...................................... 18 Household Hazardous Waste..................... 8 I-PASS Recycling...................................... 18 McHenry County Recycling Events........... 20 Motor Oil, Tires, Antifreeze/Coolant....9–10 Neighbors................................................ 17 Paint........................................................ 11 Plastic Film and Bags............................... 12 Shredding................................................ 13 Styrofoam................................................ 14 Three R’s are Better Than One................. 19 Township Collection Sites...................15–16
Kim
Kim Hankins, Ed.D., Director, Sustainability Center, McHenry County College khankins@mchenry.edu | sustainability@mchenry.edu
COUNTY RECYCLING DATES
Throughout the year, MCC is honored with gifts of support for the work we do on the Green Guide and other sustainability initiatives. The Sustainability Center staff acknowledges and deeply appreciates every gift, volunteer hour(s), and words of encouragement. Thank you very much!
Electronics and shredding* • May 11—electronics • June 2—electronics and documents • September 21—electronics • October 19—electronics and documents
The Sustainability Center is grateful to Paris Lotito, MCC Sustainability Center Student Assistant, for her work helping to update the information in the 2024 Green Guide. Thanks also to Jessica Reimer, MCC Graphic Designer, Marketing and Public Relations, for designing a readable, usable, and beautiful 2024 Green Guide.
Shredding only* • July 27—documents only • August 24—documents only
MCC SUSTAINABILITY CENTER (815) 479-7765 | ROOM A133b WWW.MCHENRY.EDU/GREEN SUSTAINABILITY@MCHENRY.EDU
*Locations on page 20 (back cover)