Arlington Hts. hosts cleanup day

Clear out your clutter and participate in the Spring Sweep Recycling Day Saturday, April 28. The event, coordinated by the Arlington Heights Special Events Commission, is from 9 a.m.-noon at Nokia Siemens Networks, 1475 W. Shure Drive, Arlington Heights.

The free event includes on-site document destruction (up to four banker boxes of documents per vehicle), sponsored by Village Bank & Trust. Paper shredding will also be held at the Village Bank & Trust, 150 E. Rand Road, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Other items that can be recycled at the Spring Sweep Recycling event include:

Ÿ Bicycles, sponsored by Working Bikes.

Ÿ Manual wheelchairs, metal canes, foldable walkers, sponsored by Wheelchairs for the World.

Ÿ Gently used or new shoes and gym shoes, sponsored by Share Your Shoes.

Ÿ Pet needs (food bowls, cages, collars, food), sponsored by Buddy Foundation.

Ÿ Eyeglasses, sponsored by the Lions Club.

Ÿ Flags, sponsored by the American Legion.

Ÿ New or used school supplies and books, sponsored by SCARCE.

No electronics, chemicals, paints or batteries will be recycled at the event.

The event will also include an Information Station, where residents can get information on the Emerald Ash Borer, and other programs provided by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County.