The Earth Action Committee provides tips to live more sustainably encouraging people to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and to participate in outdoor activities and appreciation.
Upcoming Fall Projects: The Earth Action Committee invites you to join us:
- Annual Fall Park Clean Up Day at Sesqui/Kiwanis Park on Wednesday October 16th at Noon.
- Pumpkin Collection will be Wednesday, October 30 through Friday, November 1, from 9am-3pm, we collect Pumpkins to be donated to the annual Pumpkin Smash Event, we will have a truck in our back parking lot clearly marked for this event
- Winter Reminder-Holiday Light recycling-will be available November-End of January
Fall Winter Recycling Opportunities at the District-
Warrenville Park District recycle station is available for donation during office hours and is in the Recreation Center Lower-Level Entry
- The Recycle Station currently accepting Eyeglasses, Ink Jet Toner Cartridges, plastic bottles and plastic grocery bags
- The Knights of Columbus Shoe Drive collects New and Gently Used Shoes, on behalf of Share your Soles year-round.
- Cradles to Crayons–Gear Up for Winter Collection Accepts New and Gently Used-Coats, Clothing, Nursey items, Pajamas and Books. Most Needed Items include-Winter Coats Newborn to Adult Medium. Winter Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Winter Boots Toddler up to Adult size 10. Sweaters & Sweatshirts Size Newborn up to Adult Medium
Other Recycling opportunities-Wheaton Recycling Event, (second Sat each month)
Time: 9am-Noon Location: Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton (near the Wheaton Police Department)
Help us highlight new opportunities in your area for your programs, ideas and events to share-email michelles@warrenvilleparks.org
Additional Information
Have a program, idea or event to share, email me at michelles@warrenvilleparks.org
