Recycling & shredding event to be held Aug. 27

Hoffman Estates is hosting its free annual recycling drop-off and document destruction event on Saturday, August 27, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending promptly at noon. Drop-offs will not be accepted after the event's conclusion, so residents are advised to arrive early at the Public Works Center, located at 2305 Pembroke Avenue.

Residents should remain in their vehicles while attending this event, and workers will unload recyclables from your vehicle. Paper documents should be contained in paper bags or small cardboard boxes - not in plastic bags. If a resident has a variety of materials to recycle, please keep them separated in the back of the vehicle to ensure items are recycled properly. Accepted items include textiles, medications and sharps, batteries, printer cartridges, and fluorescent light bulbs.

As a reminder, if anyone in your home has recently tested positive for COVID-19 or is experiencing symptoms, please do not attend this event. Most items can be recycled separately through the Village's ongoing programs.

About paper
Only sensitive documents will be accepted, including medical records, bank statements and tax forms. Do not include magazines, greeting cards or newspapers, as these can be recycled curbside. Paper is cross-shredded on site. Residents are limited to six file-size boxes or grocery-size paper bags of documents. Plastic, metal clips and binders should be removed. Do not bring paper in plastic bags. Plastic is a contaminant, as are photos, slides and any non-paper item.
About electronics

Remove electronics from plastic packaging and boxes before the event. Accepted electronic items include cable and satellite receivers; cell phones and tablets; computers and computer equipment/components (e.g., cables, keyboards, monitors, etc.); fax machines, printers and scanners; MP3 players; TVs; videogame consoles; video recorders/players; and Zip drives.

Items NOT accepted include air conditioners; CDs, DVDs or VHS tapes; humidifiers/dehumidifiers; lamps; microwaves; refrigerators and other large home appliances; speakers; stereos; and vacuum cleaners.

Additional services
In addition to electronics, the Village will be accepting these items for recycling:

• Textiles and small household goods through Simple Recycling (new or used clothing; boots and shoes; belts and ties; handbags; hats and gloves; toys; towels; sheets and blankets; small kitchen appliances; and more)
• Expired drugs/sharps
• Fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) light bulbs
• Batteries
• Printer cartridges
• Latex (water-based) paint:
  • Spray cans: $2
  • Quarts: $2.50
  • One-gallon containers: $5
  • Five-gallon buckets: $12

NOTE: flammable materials will not be accepted.

For more information about other sustainability programs, visit hoffmanestates.org/green.

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