Schaumburg, library to co-host Community Recycling Event Saturday

Schaumburg-area residents, gather ye recyclables while ye may this Saturday.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 15, the village of Schaumburg's Environmental Committee and Schaumburg Township District Library will co-host the annual Community Recycling Event in the west parking lot of Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg.

As before, this is a drive-up event that won't require participants to leave their vehicles.

DocuShred will offer personal document destruction until its truck reaches capacity, with a limit of two boxes per vehicle. No business or institutional documents are accepted.

Earthpaint will accept latex and oil-based paint for recycling for a fee. The full list of fees is on the village's website at schaumburg.com/recyclingevent.

Electronic items such as computers, printers, telephones, cellphones, radios, small appliances, microwaves, holiday light strands, extension cords, and computer wiring will be accepted. Charges will apply for eligible televisions and monitors. Again, visit the website for the fees.

Saturday's event also will accept books, clothing, textiles, automotive and household batteries, motor oil, bicycles, American flags, fire extinguishers and CFL bulbs.

However, hazardous waste such as paint thinner, gas, cooking oil, gas cylinders or Freon-containing items like air conditioners and dehumidifiers won't be accepted.

For specific questions about the recycling event, residents can dial 311 within Schaumburg or call (847) 895-4500 from outside the village.