Schaumburg hosts Earth Day recycling event April 23

To celebrate Earth Day, Schaumburg's Environmental Committee, Schaumburg Township School District 54 and Schaumburg Township District Library are co-hosting a recycling event on Saturday, April 23.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the District 54 office, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, in Schaumburg.

Document destruction for residents only will take place on site. There will be a limit of two boxes per vehicle, and no business or institutional documents will be accepted.

Electronic items accepted include televisions, computers, printers, telephones, radios, small appliances such as microwaves, holiday light strands, extension cords and computer wiring. Visit www.elginrecycling.com/electronics/ for a complete list.

Additional items accepted include books, clothes, textiles, automotive and household batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, bicycles, cellphones, eye glasses, American flags, fire extinguishers and CFL bulbs.

Paint, hazardous waste, white goods, gas cylinders or Freon-containing items such as air conditioners and dehumidifiers will not be accepted.