- 04/18/2012 - 7:00pm
- 05/05/2012 - 9:00am
- 05/05/2012 - 10:00am
- 05/12/2012 - 9:00am
- 06/23/2012 - 8:30am
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Welcome to Conservation Plainfield
We meet on a regular basis to 
discuss conservation issues and plan events/projects to increase environmental awareness. Interested in meeting us? We meet the third Wednesday of the month. Check back to our website for the meeting location and time.
discuss conservation issues and plan events/projects to increase environmental awareness. Interested in meeting us? We meet the third Wednesday of the month. Check back to our website for the meeting location and time. Next meeting: Wednesday, January 18, at 6:30 pm at the Plainfield Village Hall.
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Electronic Waste Recycling Reminder
As a reminder, beginning January 1, 2012, residents will no longer be able to dispose of electronics by throwing them away. The Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act mandates the recycling of electronics including: tvs, monitors, printers, computers, keyboards, DVD players, video game consoles, etc. A complete list of items banned from landfills is available on the IEPA web site. Electronics can be recycled in the following ways:
• The Will County Land Use Department partnered with Vintage Tech Recyclers to accept its electronic recyclables. This is the first free household pickup service offered in Illinois. Residents can schedule a pickup of unwanted electronics by contacting Vintage Tech Recyclers at 866-631-1707. There is a limit of 10 items per service call.
• Electronics can also be dropped off at the Wheatland Township Administrative Offices, 31 W 236 91st Street, Naperville between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday; the Village of Romeoville drop-off site at 195 S. Budler Road, Romeoville (East of I-55) between the hours of 6 pm and 8 pm on Wednesdays and also the first Saturday of the month between the hours of 11 am and 3 pm; and the Troy Township Highway Department, 25358 Seil Road, Shorewood (West of River Road) between the hours of 7 am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday. For a list of additional recycling drop-off locations, call the Will County Land Use Department at 815-727-8834 or visit www.willcountygreen.com/greenguide/electronic.aspx
As a reminder, beginning January 1, 2012, residents will no longer be able to dispose of electronics by throwing them away. The Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act mandates the recycling of electronics including: tvs, monitors, printers, computers, keyboards, DVD players, video game consoles, etc. A complete list of items banned from landfills is available on the IEPA web site. Electronics can be recycled in the following ways:
• The Will County Land Use Department partnered with Vintage Tech Recyclers to accept its electronic recyclables. This is the first free household pickup service offered in Illinois. Residents can schedule a pickup of unwanted electronics by contacting Vintage Tech Recyclers at 866-631-1707. There is a limit of 10 items per service call.
• Electronics can also be dropped off at the Wheatland Township Administrative Offices, 31 W 236 91st Street, Naperville between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday; the Village of Romeoville drop-off site at 195 S. Budler Road, Romeoville (East of I-55) between the hours of 6 pm and 8 pm on Wednesdays and also the first Saturday of the month between the hours of 11 am and 3 pm; and the Troy Township Highway Department, 25358 Seil Road, Shorewood (West of River Road) between the hours of 7 am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday. For a list of additional recycling drop-off locations, call the Will County Land Use Department at 815-727-8834 or visit www.willcountygreen.com/greenguide/electronic.aspx
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“Recycle It” at Cartridge World
Conservation Plainfield has partnered with Cartridge World (4722 Caton Farm Road, Plainfield, IL 60586; Phone: 815-267-7571) to recycle ink and toner cartridges while at the same time helping Conservation Plainfield raise some funds. www.cartridgeworldusa.com/Store647
Cartridge World Ink and Toner Recycle Drop Box Locations:
The Plainfield Park District Recreation Administration Center at 23729 W. Ottawa Street, Plainfield, IL 60544
The Plainfield Village Hall 24401 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544
The Plainfield Township Administration Building 22525 W. Lockport Street, Plainifield, IL 60544
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For information on Waste and Recycling (Batteries, Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs, Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, and Medications) in and near the Village of Plainfield visit http://www.plainfield-il.org/residentinfo/waste_recycling.php
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Thanks to all of you who attended the recent 10 year anniversary party for Conservation Plainfield. We hope you enjoy this short YouTube video of the evening.
If you weren’t able to join us, you’re always welcome to attend one of our upcoming meetings. We are looking for new ideas and participation to help Plainfield grow green.
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