We’re closing the loop with paper and plastic cup recycling! Lake County residents can add clean and empty paper and plastic cups loose in recycling carts. Read on...
Beginning January 1, 2026, all single-use and most rechargeable batteries will be accepted at retail and government locations throughout the state, thanks to the Illinois Battery Stewardship Law. Read on...
Illinois passed the Clean Lighting Act (Public Act 103-0799), which phases out fluorescent bulbs due to their mercury content. The act bans screw/bayonet CFLs by January 1, 2026, and all other CFLs/linear fluorescents by January 1, 2027. Read on...