SWANCC Helps Member Communities Go Green in 2013

Do you want to learn how to compost your yard waste, educate yourself on recycling and waste, or are you searching for reuse options for items you own to live a greener life?

If so, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County is your resource for all things relating to Going Green in 2013. 

Have you ever thought about composting your yard waste instead of leaving it at the curb? An instructional video provided by SWANCC can walk you through how to compost at home. 

There is a Reuse and Recycling Directory that can make you aware of opportunities to handle a number of household items, including books, clothing, sporting goods, toys and much more. 

Want to lessen your impact on the environment? Websites like www.freecycle.org, www.craigslist.org and www.ebay.com all offer ways for you to reduce the amount of materials you contribute to the waste stream in northern Cook County. 

Other resources incude www.1800recycling.com, www.earth911.com and www.ecyclingcentral.com. 

For more information, visit the SWANCC.org website. The agency also encourages you to share resources you have discovered in regards to reuse or recycling. Email info@swancc.org or call 847-724-9205, extension 9. 

SWANCC Member Communities: Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Palatine, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Skokie, South Barrington, Wheeling, Wilmette and Winnetka.