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Third Annual Recycle-O-Rama and Environmental Fair on Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 am until Noon at the Warren-Township O’Plaine Campus.....................For those who are unable to make the workshop, the toolkit is readily available and free online at http://www.illinoisrecycles.org/ The program is hosted by SWALCO and College of Lake County. The event will offer an opportunity for individuals and families to gather resources and information on recycling, composting, vermi-composting, and information on living a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Lake County residents will have an opportunity to recycle household items that can not be placed in curbside recycling like athletic shoes, eyeglasses and accessories, cell phones, smoke and C02 detectors, fire extinguishers, propane tanks, ink jet/printer cartridges, wine corks (no plastic), latex paint (for a minimal fee), household electronics, baby car seats, and more. Look for upcoming information on this website to confirm items you can bring to be recycled. Only items listed on the website will be accepted at the event. Additionally, a swap area will feature items including: fabric, yarn, DVDs, CDs, and books – bring your unwanted items and swap them for another. Games and activities are planned for kids - with prizes too! Loads of information, loads of items to be recycled and loads of fun are expected for the day! Continue to check back here or Contact Merleanne Rampale, 847-336-9340 x 4 for more information on the event.
