Village of Flossmoor, IL

19/08/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 20/08/2024 01:13

Recyclepalooza Returns Sept. 21

Close out summer with a cleaning spree and bring your recyclable items to Recyclepalooza, sponsored by the Village of Flossmoor Green Commission and Homewood Disposal! Clean out your home for all types of recyclable items and bring them to Recyclepalooza on Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-Noon in the Parker Junior High School parking lot. New this year: For a small fee, cans of latex paint ($1) and spray paint ($2-$20) will also be accepted by Flat Can Recycling, one of the leading latex paint recyclers in the Midwest. Recyclable items include:

  • Electronics
  • Metals
  • Legos
  • Bicycles
  • Pop Tops
  • Razors
  • Eyeglasses
  • Trophies
  • Flags
  • Sporting Goods
  • Ink/Laser Jet Printers
  • Bread Tags
  • Plastic Gift Cards
  • Gently Used Clothing
  • Travel-Sized Toiletries
  • Small Household Items
  • Towels & Blankets
  • Mascara Wands • TVs ($20/set)
  • Styrofoam (no packing peanuts)
  • Oral Care Products & Packaging

In addition to collecting recyclable items, volunteers from the Community Relations Commission will be collecting donations for Anew: Building Beyond Violence & Abuse during Recyclepalooza. Needed supplies include new toiletries, cleaning supplies, baby diapers/wipes and gift cards. Based in Homewood, Anew provides comprehensive services for those impacted by domestic violence.