The Schaumburg Engineering & Public Works Department is partnering with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) to offer a more sustainable way to dispose of your pumpkins after Halloween. From Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3, area residents are invited to drop off their pumpkins for composting in the designated boxes located in the parking lots of two convenient locations: 

• Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct.
• Schaumburg Police Department, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. 

Please remove any non-compostable materials such as glitter, candle wax and any other plastic before dropping off their pumpkins. There’s no limit on the number of pumpkins you can bring, and this free, drop-and-go event is open to the public.

Composting pumpkins not only helps keep waste out of landfills, but it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and conserves water – all of which makes a positive environmental impact. 

Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wintrust Field West Parking Lot
1999 S. Springinsguth Rd.

A community-wide drive-up event that includes electronics recycling, paint recycling and document destruction.

Electronics

PCs, Laptops, Printers, Copper, Metal, Small Appliances, Stereo Equipment, Electronic Games, Cell Phones and more. Visit ElginRecycling.com for a full list. 

Televisions & Monitors charges apply:

Under 21" $25
21" & Above $35
LCD Monitor (any size) $15

Includes CRT, LCD, and Plasma Television & Monitors
Provided by Elgin Recycling (847) 584-1198

Paint Recycling

Please do not mix containers.

Sponsored by Earthpaint.org

Document Destruction

Participants can bring up to two banker boxes of documents to be shred. 

Allowed: Paper Clips, Staples, and Envelopes with windows
Not Allowed: CDs, Plastic Bags, Spiral Notebooks, 3 Ring Binders

Sponsored by Docu-Shred

The Fall Recycling Event does not accept hazardous waste, oil, antifreeze, clothes, fire extinguishers or large appliances. Residents with hazardous waste can use the Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 156 Fort Hill Dr., Naperville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call Naperville’s facility at (630) 420-6095.

The Document Destruction Event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. This is a drive-up event. Please enter from Summit Drive.

Residents (IDs required) can bring up to two banker boxes of documents to be shred. 

Allowed: Paper Clips, Staples, and Envelopes with windows
Not Allowed: CDs, Plastic Bags, Spiral Notebooks, 3 Ring Binders

Sponsored by Docu-Shred

Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Engineering & Public Works Facility
714 S. Plum Grove Rd.

Residents and children are invited to a behind-the-scenes look at what skills, tools and equipment are required to maintain the village's infrastructure. The event will include touch-a-truck, equipment displays, informational booths, demonstrations, free giveaways, snacks and more. The event is free and open to all ages. 

Supporting Local Animal Shelters
Recognizing the urgent needs of animals at local rescue organizations, the village is proud to collect items and monetary donations at the Public Works Open House to benefit the Almost Home Foundation and Chicagoland Dog Rescue. The public may bring new, unopened items for donation at the event, such as leashes, collars, toys, crates, dog and cat food (dry, canned, treats), dog and cat beds, sheets, towels, blankets, and rugs. Monetary donations will also be accepted at various designated collection points. Your meaningful contributions will help save animals in need. Donations are no longer being collected.

Congratulations, Ava!
Winner of the 2024 Open House Stamp Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the "What Public Works Means to You" Student Video Contest!

Best in Show - Shree Gupta, 6th Grade

Most Creative - Atharv Kumar, 4th Grade

Video submissions are no longer being accepted.  

Kindergarten through grade 12 students have the opportunity to participate in the Engineering and Public Works Department’s video contest. Students are asked to create a 30-second video that demonstrates “What Public Works Means to You.” Adult involvement is encouraged for the younger grades. Individual video categories include Best in Show, Most Creative and Funniest. Groups of students may also participate in the Best Classroom Collaboration category for a chance to have a tree planted at their school. The contest is open to Schaumburg residents and schools located within the village.