The bright sunshine and mild temperatures were perfect for West Chicago’s annual Pumpkin Collection/Compost Event, which took place at the First United Methodist Church parking lot, 643 East Washington Street on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Coordinated by the West Chicago Environmental Commission, First United Methodist Church, S.C.A.R.C.E, and Groot Industries, a total haul of 4.94 […]
Holiday Lights Recycling: November 27 Through January 17
November 27, 2020 – January 17, 2021 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 Collection for Composting Scheduled for November 7, 2020
Pumpkin collection is an annual effort by communities in Illinois to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off pumpkins to be composted. The West Chicago Environmental Commission and the Green Disciples of the First United Methodist Church of West Chicago, and S.C.A.R.C.E, have teamed up again in 2020 to collect pumpkins […]
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 […]
