Orland Park, IL – Residents cleaning up after the holidays still have time to safely recycle old or non-working string lights, as the Village of Orland Park continues its seasonal holiday lights recycling program through Friday, January 17.
According to Orland Park Recreation, residents can drop off outdated, broken, or unwanted holiday string lights at four designated village locations, where clearly marked recycling receptacles have been installed for public use.
The program is designed to keep string lights out of landfills while promoting safer and more environmentally responsible disposal during post-holiday cleanups.
The following Orland Park locations are accepting holiday light drop-offs now:
- Franklin Loebe Center – 14650 S. Ravinia Ave.
- Village Hall – 14700 S. Ravinia Ave.
- Orland Park Health & Fitness Center – 15430 West Ave.
- Orland Park Sportsplex – 11351 W. 159th St.
Village officials encourage residents to look specifically for designated recycling bins at each site to ensure items are properly processed.
Only string-style holiday lights are accepted as part of the program. Decorations, artificial trees, or other electronic waste should be disposed of through regular e-waste channels.
The recycling initiative runs annually and typically sees increased participation in early January as residents take down decorations and prepare for winter weather.
Officials say the effort helps keep the community clean while supporting broader sustainability goals across Orland Park, Cook County, and the southwest Chicago suburbs.
Residents are encouraged to recycle early, as bins will be removed after January 17.
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