Schaumburg, IL – Residents cleaning up after the holidays have a safe and eco-friendly way to dispose of unwanted lights and household electronics, as the Village of Schaumburg continues its seasonal recycling program through January.
According to the Village of Schaumburg, residents can recycle nonfunctioning or unwanted holiday lights, compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, household batteries, and old cell phones at designated village drop-off locations. The effort is designed to prevent mercury and other toxic materials from contaminating soil and local water supplies.
Village officials say drop-off receptacles are currently available at three convenient locations:
- Temporary Village Hall, 1000 Woodfield Rd.
- Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct.
- Engineering and Public Works Facility, 714 S. Plum Grove Rd.
In addition, holiday lights are accepted year-round at the Engineering and Public Works Facility, as well as at the Temporary Village Hall through January.
Specially marked bins are labeled for holiday lights and copper wiring recycling only, with signage reminding residents to remove C3, C7, and C9 bulbs before disposal. Officials also note that business or institutional recycling is prohibited at these residential drop-off sites.
CFL bulbs, batteries, and cell phones contain components that can be harmful if disposed of improperly. Recycling helps ensure these materials are handled safely and reused when possible, reducing environmental impact across Schaumburg and the greater northwest suburban Chicago area.
Village leaders encourage residents to take advantage of the free program while completing post-holiday cleanups, emphasizing that small actions can make a significant environmental difference.
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