SCARCE not accepting donations at this time

Posted March 22, 2020 11:00 pm

Submitted by SCARCE

Following recommendations regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus from Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Public Health officials, SCARCE is closed until Tuesday, April 7, to allow for social distancing.

Early actions to increase social distancing are the best way to contain the spread of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

SCARCE has made this decision after thoughtful consideration in order to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff.

They will not be accepting material donations during this time and all donation appointments have been canceled through Sunday, April 5.

In an effort to align with the Centers for Disease Control's guidelines, SCARCE has canceled all in-person education and volunteer programs through Thursday, April 30, to allow for social distancing.

Many recycling extravaganzas and community events may also be canceled. SCARCE staff are doing their best to work with the event organizers to keep the listings up-to-date. Double check the SCARCE calendar or with event hosts before leaving your home.

SCARCE hopes to reopen on Wednesday, April 8, at the new location at 800 S. Rohlwing Road in Addison. They are actively monitoring COVID-19 (coronavirus) news and taking into consideration the latest recommendations from public health experts. Note that this information may change, so check scarce.org frequently for the latest updates.

SCARCE (which stands for School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) is an award-winning environmental education nonprofit dedicated to creating sustainable communities. They accomplish this through innovative and hands-on education programs for schools and organizations, demonstrating care for our natural resources through the Book Rescue, and engaging the broader public through communitywide events and programs.

For over 25 years, SCARCE has been implementing change to foster a more sustainable future. Find out how we can make an impact together.

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