Wondering where to recycle some of those items you’ve found in your annual spring cleaning? The 2024 McHenry County Green Guide, now available online and in print, features the latest information on recycling appliances, electronics, motor oil, batteries, Styrofoam, and more.
New in the 18th edition of the publication is a guide on recycling makeup, medicines and sharps, pet food bags, and I-PASS transponder disposal. There are also guest articles from Ashley Lange, board member of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, about the importance of the “Three R’s” (Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling) and Kelli Boeckmann, solid waste manager with the McHenry County Department of Health, about new legislation about paint collection.
All categories have been updated with the latest recycling information, including tips on recycling plastic film and bags, paint, aerosols, bulbs, and more. Readers will also find details on multiple county-wide electronics collections and shredding events. At the time of printing, there is no household hazardous waste collection scheduled for McHenry County. Check back with the Sustainability Center or the McHenry County Health Department (www.mchenrycountyil.gov) to see if one will be scheduled for a later date. In the meantime, other sources for household hazardous waste disposal in the area can be found on page 8 of the Green Guide.
There is also a listing of sustainability-related events coming in 2024.
“It’s wonderful to discover and share new resources for our hard-to-recycle items,” said Kim Hankins, Director of the Sustainability Center at McHenry County College (MCC). “We’re honored to partner with local businesses, environmental groups, and municipalities to create the Green Guide as the go-to resource for recycling across our county.”
The Green Guide is available online and a printed version can be requested by emailing sustainability@mchenry.edu. Printed copies will also be available at local municipalities, township offices, and libraries. A fully translated Spanish version is also available online and printed versions can be requested via email.
Find information about the Green Guide or Sustainability Center or email sustainability@mchenry.edu.