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Downers Grove Offers Christmas Lights Recycling
A receptacle is available at the Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Ave., through Feb. 1. Items may be dropped off during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Don't throw out those broken or unused Christmas lights.
In support of the strategic plan goal to be "green" mindful and sustainable, Downers Grove will offer recycling of Christmas tree lights and extension cords.
A receptacle is available at the Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Ave., through Feb. 1. Items may be dropped off during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Acceptable items are:
- Mini-lights (also known as Italian lights)
- C7 lights
- C9 lights
- Rope lights,
- LED lights
- Extension cords
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