Gurnee plastic foam recycling event set for Oct. 17

The village of Gurnee’s Styrofoam Recycling Event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Gurnee Public Works Facility, 1151 Kilbourne Road.

Accepted items include clean, dry #6 polystyrene, such as food containers and molded packaging blocks. Please make sure all items are clean and free of food or other debris.

Packing peanuts, straws or lids will not be accepted.