Schaumburg Community Recycling Event set for April 24

The Schaumburg Environmental Committee and Schaumburg Township District Library are co-hosting Schaumburg's Community Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg.

This is a drive-up event in the stadium's west lot. Participants will not need to leave their vehicles. Individuals are required to wear face coverings during the event.

DocuShred will provide document destruction that will be available until the truck reaches capacity. There will be a limit of two boxes per vehicle, no exceptions. No business or institutional documents will be accepted.

Earthpaint will accept both latex and oil-based paint for recycling for a fee. Charges range from $2.50 per quart and $5 per gallon for latex paint and up to $5 per quart and $9 per gallon for oil-based paint and stains. A full list of fees is listed on the village's website, www.schaumburg.com/recyclingevent.

Electronic items, such as computers, printers, telephones, cellphones, radios, small appliances, and more will be accepted. Charges will apply for eligible televisions. Visit the village website for a complete list of acceptable items and fees.

Books, clothing, textiles, automotive and household batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, vegetable oil, bicycles, eyeglasses, American flags, fire extinguishers and CFL bulbs also will be accepted. Hazardous waste, white goods, gas cylinders or Freon-containing items such as air conditioners and dehumidifiers will not be accepted.

Cub Scout Pack 458 is collecting clean plastic: produce bags, grocery bags, ice bags, reclosable bags, cereal bags, bread bags, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaning bags, Bubble Wrap, plastic shipping envelopes, salt bags, case overwrap, pallet wrap, stretch film, and wood pellet bags.