Naperville, Ill. — In an effort to further its commitment to sustainability, Naperville will offer two new temporary recycling programs starting in June. The city is partnering with several organizations to help the community reuse recycle unwanted household items and food waste. From June 2 to Aug. 29, the Food Scrap Composting Program and Clothing and Textile programs will be available to residents.
“Residents have more opportunities than ever to make sustainable choices, thanks to increased awareness, innovative ideas, and support from local organizations such as the ones we are partnering with for these two new recycling programs,” said Naperville Sustainability Manager Ben Mjolsness in the press release.
Naperville’s refuse and recycling contractor, Groot Industries, has partnered with the city to offer the Food Scrap Composting Program. The program offers two locations for drop off at the CNG Station, 1720 W. Jefferson Ave., and the City-owned parking lot at 91st Street and Wolf’s Crossing Road. The program aims to reduce the amount of food waste in landfills with these free drop-off locations.
Food scraps such as fruit, vegetables, bread, pasta, meat, bones, cereal and crackers will be accepted without packaging, labels or stickers. Once scraps are emptied into the provided bins, Groot will regularly pick up the scraps for compost. Unlike the recycling program offered in 2024, yard waste will not be accepted at these drop-off locations. Further guidelines and information on locations can be found online.
DuPage County eWorks and RewearAble are partnering with Naperville to collect clothing and textiles. Accepted items can be dropped off at the City’s Environmental Collection Campus, 156 Fort Hill Drive, on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing, shoes, sheets, towels and bedding among other household items will be accepted. Cleaning and paint rags, pillows, pet beds and other heavily soiled items will not be accepted. More information is online.
“We’re grateful to these organizations as well as the residents who help create a more sustainable community by participating in all of the recycling options the City provides,” Mjolsness said.
