Seasonal & Holidays
How To Recycle Holiday Lights In Glen Ellyn
It's that time of year again. See where and how to recycle those old strings of lights in Glen Ellyn in 2024 and early 2025.

GLEN ELLYN, IL — Decorating for the holidays often brings the all-too-familiar feeling of plugging in strings of lights, only to discover they no longer work. Luckily, there are several places throughout Glen Ellyn to recycle holiday lights in 2024, starting Nov. 25.
If you're planning to recycle your defunct lights, keep in mind that only the following types of lights and items will be accepted:
- C7 lights
- C9 lights
- Extension cords
- LED lights
- Mini (Italian) lights
- Rope lights
The following locations will accept the above items for recycling:
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- Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Rd.
- Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave.
- Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Ave.
- Dr. Frank Johnson Center, 490 Kenilworth Ave.
Residents can recycle holiday lights through Jan. 26, when the program ends for the 2024-25 season.
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