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2026 Agrichemical container recycling program schedule
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the single-day collection sites and dates for the 2026 Pesticide Container Recycling...
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Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for spring 2026
Spring is the perfect time for cleaning your chemical storage area and disposing of any old or unwanted pesticides. To assist with this effort, the...
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Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for fall 2025
Now is the time to get rid of any old or unwanted pesticides in your chemical storage area. The Illinois EPA one-day household hazardous waste...
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2025 Agrichemical container recycling program schedule
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced the single-day collection sites and dates for the 2025 Pesticide Container Recycling Program....
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Recycle your leaves for a better garden and suprising environmental benifits
MATTESON, Ill. – After raking leaves this fall, consider recycling them on your property rather than bagging them for curbside pick-up. For the typical home gardener, fallen leaves are one of the most readily available forms of organic matter. Organic matter aids plant growth and can...
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Ribbon cutting celebrates opening of new glass recycling bin in Macomb
MACOMB, Ill. — Years of planning, partnership, and community input came full circle this June as a ribbon cutting celebrated the opening of a dedicated glass recycling bin in Macomb. Guided by experts from University of Illinois Extension, this sustainability initiative responds directly to...
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