Existing Homes/Resale

Residents do not need to contact the hauler to set up recycling service; it is automatically set up by the village. If there are not hauler provided garbage carts and you would like garbage carts from the hauler please fill out the "Service Enrollment or Change Request form" on the LRS Website, or call LRS customer service at 844-633-3577.

New Construction

Call the Engineering and Public Works Department at (847) 923-6612 to get your home setup for recycling service.

The village offers residents a free single-stream curbside recycling program in which all kinds of recyclables are mixed together. There is no need to separate the recyclables in a recycling bin prior to pickup by the refuse contractor. Below are helpful recycling guidelines that should be followed:

Empty, Clean, and Dry all Liquid and Food Containers – When in Doubt; Throw it Out

Cardboard

• ACCEPTABLE: Cardboard Boxes, Ream Wrappers, File Folders, Poster Board, Frozen Food Boxes,

• Unacceptable: Pizza Boxes. Cardboard soiled with pop, food, grease, and the like.

• Reminder: When placing cardboard outside of a container, it must be broken down (flattened, stacked or tied neatly) and free of any non-recyclable materials such as plastic wrapping, Styrofoam and packing peanuts.

Plastic

• ACCEPTABLE: Plastic codes 1-5, and 7. Water Bottles, Soda Bottles, Milk Jugs

• Unacceptable: Plastics 6, none-coded plastic containers, plastic bags, and plastic code 6 (polystyrene and Styrofoam)

Cartons

• ACCEPTABLE: Milk and Juice Cartons. Aseptic Containers (Drink Boxes).

• Unacceptable: Styrofoam Containers

Glass

• ACCEPTABLE: Glass Jars and Bottles

• Unacceptable: Light Bulbs, Window Glass, or Mirrors

Paper

• ACCEPTABLE: Newspaper, Envelopes, Junk Mail, Phone Books, Brochures, Clean Paper Cups and Magazines

• Unacceptable: Wax or plastic coated paper, plastic liners, and gift wrap.

Aluminum/Metal

• ACCEPTABLE: Aluminum Beverage , Tin, or Steel Cans. Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Foil Pans, and Pie Tins

• Unacceptable: Paint cans, Gasoline or other Chemical Cans, Aerosol Cans

Non-Curbside Recycling Items

Yard Waste, Plastic Bags, Light Bulbs, Computers and Electronics, Needles, Syringes, Hazardous Waste, Paint, Toxic Material Containers, Aerosol Cans, Batteries, Food Waste, Mirrors, Ceramics, Stickers and Address Labels, Styrofoam, Tissue, Paper Towels, Napkins, Toys, Clothes, Textiles, and the like.

When in Doubt, Throw it Out

Reduce and Reuse

Reducing is easier than most people think and it makes sense. Do not purchase an excess of any item i.e. food, building material, paint, and other items. Look for other ways to reduce - join carpool, turn off a light, fix a leaky faucet, and borrow something you need to use from a friend.

Items can be reused when repaired, refurbished, or donated. Selling unwanted items can also reduce. The reuse of products when possible is even better than recycling because the items do not need to be reprocessed before they can be used again.

The Village of Schaumburg provides a CFL bulb, Cell Phone and Household Battery drop off program to prevent mercury and toxic chemicals from batteries from contaminating water supplies. See below for drop box locations:

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center
101 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193

Engineering and Public Works
714 S. Plum Grove Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
201 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193

Christmas/Holiday Light and Copper Wire Recycling

Provided by the Village of Schaumburg with Elgin Recycling.

Residents can drop off:

• Holiday Light Strands
• Extension Cords
• Copper Wire
• Insulated Wire
• Copper Tubing
• House Wire
• Phone Wire
• Cat V/Coax
• Copper

Where:

Engineering & Public Works Building
Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm
714 S. Plum Grove Road
In the lobby next to the CFL Bulb and Household Battery Recycling Receptacle

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center
December and January Only Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm
101 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193

For more recycling opportunities visit Elgin's Recycling Website.

It is illegal for individuals to dispose of electronics in their regular trash as a result of the Electronic Products Recycling & Reuse Act. However, millions of tons of residential electronic waste can be recycled through manufacturer take back programs offered by retailers. Below is a list of local electronic recyclers:

Electronics will be Tagged

It is illegal for the refuse collection contractor to knowingly collect electronics. Route drivers will tag electronics left out for collection. It is the responsibility of the resident to properly recycle electronic waste.

List of Banned Electronics

• computers
• computer monitors
• televisions, printers
• electronic keyboards
• fax machines
• video cassette recorders
• portable digital music players
• digital video disc players,
• video game consoles
• electronic mice
• scanners
• digital converter boxes
• cable receivers
• satellite receivers
• digital video disc recorders
• small-scale servers

Household hazardous waste is found in each and every home. Most of these items are products that are used for cleaning, controlling insects, improving plants and grass, or for various other home improvement/repair projects. The labels on these products often contain words such as flammable, corrosive, reactive and even toxic. Household hazardous waste cannot be disposed of in regular refuse; it must be handled safely and disposed of in a manner that will not result in environmental exposure. It is strongly suggested that consumers take the time to read labels to better understand how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste. When using a hazardous material, purchase only the amount needed to complete a job.

See below for a listing of local disposal locations or visit Earth911.com.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities:

Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
156 Fort Hill Drive
Naperville, IL
9am - 2pm
Saturday and Sunday
(630) 420-6095

Rockford Rock River Reclamation District
3333 Kishwaukee
Rockford, IL
8am - 4pm Sat
12pm - 4pm
(815) 387-7400

Goose Island Facility
1150 N. North Branch on Goose Island
Chicago, IL
Tuesdays: 7am - 12pm
Thursdays: 2pm - 7pm
On the first Saturday of month: 8am to 3pm
(312) 744-7672

Local Drop Off Centers:

*May incur charges, call for details

Styrofoam recycling can be costly as the material is lightweight, bulky, and difficult to clean – which are some of the reasons why foam recycling is less commonplace. At this time, the village’s garbage and recycling provider, LRS, does not offer Styrofoam recycling. However, there are Styrofoam recycling locations that are open to the public in nearby communities. The following locations offer Styrofoam recycling at no charge:

• Abt Electronics
  1200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL 60025
  Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Materials Accepted: White Styrofoam (white blocks for packaging) only. Food containers and packing peanuts are not accepted.

• Chicago Logistic Service
  701 Wesemann Dr., West Dundee, IL 60118
  Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  
  Materials Accepted: Packing peanuts (must be contained in its own bag or box), bubble wrap and foam sheets (large quantities only) and #6 Styrofoam. All items must be clean and empty. All colors are accepted.

• Dart Container Corporation (two locations)
  310 Evergreen Dr., North Aurora, IL 60542
  Drop-off bins: 24-hour access; Plant hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

7575 S Kostner Ave., Chicago, IL 60652
Drop-off bins: 24-hour access

Materials Accepted: Both locations accept used polystyrene foam including post-consumer foam cups and "to-go" containers, egg cartons, ice chests, rinsed meat trays, protective packaging foam (frequently used to protect electronics during shipping), and other #6 Styrofoam. Clean containers prior to depositing them. Place your foam in a see-through bag before depositing. Packing peanuts are not accepted.

Textile Recycling

Free Collection of Used Textiles and Small Household Items

The Village of Schaumburg offers collection of used textiles and small household items. The service provided by Simple Recycling is free to the village and residents.

How It Works

When cleaning out your closets, collect your old clothing, textiles and other small household items and then schedule a free pickup with Simple Recycling. Free pickups can be scheduled online through Simple Recycling’s website at www.simplerecycling.com or by phone at (866) 835-5068. Then simply fill any bag or box, label it, and place it outside your front door by 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.

The textile recycling program does not target clothing donations to charities; rather it is aimed at diverting clothing and home goods placed in curbside trash away from landfills. According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study, more than 84 percent of old clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, and textile items end up in a landfill or an incinerator.

Types of Items Accepted

Simple Recycling will collect a wide range of used textiles and small household items. The list of accepted items includes:

• Used or New Clothing (men’s, women’s, children’s)
• Bedding (sheets, pillow cases, blankets, comforters)
• Boots & Shoes
• Belts & Ties
• Books
• Bras
• Coats & Jackets
• Fashion Accessories
• Handbags, Purses & Backpacks
• Hats & Gloves
• Kitchenware
• Linens
• Pillows
• Sandals & Slippers (in pairs)
• Socks (single or in pairs)
• Stuffed Animals
• Table Linens
• Tools
• Towels
• Toys
• Undergarments

Benefits for the Environment

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 84% of old clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, and textile items end up in a landfill or an incinerator. In fact, the average person in America throws away more than 85 lbs. of textile items each year. Textiles make up more than 6% of all the residential and municipal trash in the US. Clothing and textiles require a lot of resources to make, including water, fertilizer, and pesticides for growing natural fibers like cotton, as well as petroleum to make synthetic fibers. When we reuse and recycle textiles, it conserves the resources used to make them. In fact, collecting one ton of clothing conserves far more than a ton of the resources. The Simple Recycling service is designed to keep those items out of the trash, which is good for the environment.

More Information

For more information about the Simple Recycling program, residents can call (866) 835-5068 or visit www.simplerecycling.com.