Holiday Lights Accepted for Recycling
Holiday lights can be dropped off for recycling at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., and Evanston's Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue.
The Holiday Light Recycling Program is offered by Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and its member communities. All holiday string lighting and extension cords can be dropped off, but garlands, live greens and wreaths are not accepted in this free program.
At the Ecology Center, lights can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. effective immediately through January 31. They also may be dropped off after-hours as long as they are contained in a paper or tied plastic bag.
The drop-off at the Main Library is available December 1 through January 31. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Don't forget that throughout the year, the Ecology Center accepts compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), cell phones, digital cameras, iPods, and inkjet cartridges for recycling. Batteries and computers are not accepted. For more information, please call 847-448-8256.