The West Chicago Environmental Commission will host an On-site Paper Shredding Event from 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday August 1, 2020 in the parking lot at City Hall. Accurate Document Destruction, Inc.(Accurate) in Elk Grove Village provides the shredding service. Their totes will be positioned 8 feet away from the shred truck and residents will place […]
On-site Paper Shredding Event Cancelled for June 6
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 On-site Paper Shredding EventJune 6, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.City Hall Parking Lot Originally scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2020, the on-site paper shredding event sponsored by the West Chicago Environmental Commission, has been cancelled for this date and will be rescheduled for a future date due to COVID-19. […]
West Chicago Environmental Commissioner Shares Excitement at Bald Eagle Sighting
Hiking the trails of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage’s West Branch recently rewarded West Chicago Environmental Commission member Joe Cavataio and his family with a rare sighting – a bald eagle. Out on the trail with many other nature enthusiasts, one of whom was a seasoned birdwatcher, the majestic bird was pointed out to […]
Holiday Lights Recycling: November 22 Through January 17
November 22, 2019 – January 17, 2020 The West Chicago Environmental Commission is once again helping to keep the holiday “green” this season by coordinating the free recycling of strands of incandescent and LED holiday lights and extension cords that no longer work. Residents, businesses, clubs, churches and organizations may drop-off these items at designated […]
Pumpkin Composting Event a Smashing Success
Thanks to the efforts of the West Chicago Environmental Commission, S.C.A.R.C.E, and the Green Disciples of the First United Methodist Church, at least two tons of pumpkins were collected for composting – double that of last year – on Saturday, November 2, 2019. A dumpster, provided free of charge by Groot Industries for the event, […]
