Wheaton, IL – Residents looking to safely dispose of old holiday lights still have time, as the City of Wheaton’s Holiday Light Recycling Program continues through Friday, Jan. 30, offering a free and environmentally friendly option for disposal.
According to the City of Wheaton Government, the recycling drop-off site is located at the Public Works Storage Facility, 820 W. Liberty Drive, and is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors should follow posted signs directing them to the holiday light recycling area just inside the facility gate.
The program accepts both incandescent and LED holiday light strings in any condition, helping keep electronic waste out of landfills. City officials emphasized that the recycling effort is for light strings only. Items such as ornaments, decorations, or other electronics will not be accepted, and lights should not be placed in bags or boxes.
The recycling opportunity is open not only to residents but also to businesses, schools, and other organizations throughout Wheaton and surrounding DuPage County communities. There is no limit on the number of light strings that can be dropped off.
City leaders say the program supports Wheaton’s broader sustainability and waste reduction goals while providing a convenient post-holiday cleanup solution for the community.
Residents planning to participate are encouraged to visit during regular weekday hours before the program concludes Friday afternoon.
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