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Kickstart Spring Cleaning At Recycling Extravaganze In Glen Ellyn
Residents can unload electronics, bikes, books, records and more at the 2025 Recycling Extravaganza on April 26.
GLEN ELLYN, IL — Residents can lug their books, bikes, electronic items and more to College of DuPage on April 26 for the 2025 Recycling Extravaganza.
The event will be held in parking lot 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include a donation drive for Glen House Food Pantry.
Many of the recyclable items will be donated to local organizations including SCARCE, Lions Club and Cub Scout Pack 32 to be repurposed.
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Below is a list of items that will be accepted at the Recycling Extravaganza.
- American flags
- Books
- Canes and crutches
- CPAP equipment
- Durable medical equipment
- Electronics
- Glasses
- Hearing aids
- Holiday lights
- Inkjet cartridges
- Keys
- Musical instruments
- Oxygen equipment
- Records
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs
Some items require a nominal fee. These include:
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- Latex paint: $3 per quart, $6 per gallon, $20 per bucket
- Monitors and TVs: $20
- Oil-based paints: $6 per quart, $10 per gallon, $26 per bucket
- Smoke detectors: $11 via credit card
Click the link to learn more about the Recycling Extravaganza.
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