Confidential Document Shredding and Recycling Event

This is a FREE Household Items Only event.

Opportunity to visit with Sen. Mary Edly-Allen & Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  • Confidential Documents Max of 4 banker boxes per vehicle. Household personal/confidential docs only: taxes, bank/credit card statements.etc). Recycle mail, envelopes, coupons, magazines, & other paper in your home curbside recycling bin. 99%+ of paper from home is recyclable curbside.
  • Shoes – all types Footwear Tie pairs together w/laces; if no laces, rubber band or zip-tie. No Rollerblades or ice skates
  • Stuffed/Plush Animals, Dolls, & ToysNo other toys
  • Clothing  New, Gently Used or Worn (all sizes, fabrics, types). Your donations of new and gently used will be reused & allow us to recycle worn items received. Includes pet clothing, and costumes. Clean/Bagged.
  • Accessories Belts, Scarves, Hats, Purses, Duffle Bags, & Backpacks
  • Bed & Table Linens, and Towels including sheets, comforters, quilts, blankets,tablecloths, etc.
  • Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids & Keys
  • Fire Extinguishers & Automotive Batteries No other batteries
  • CO & Smoke Detectors
  • New & gently used pet leashes, collars & small pet carriers
  • Books for Reuse NO Wet, Damaged. Moldy or Odorous Books • Phone Books • Magazines • “FREE” Government books • Newspapers • Time Life Books • Coloring Books • Encyclopedias
  • Eclipse Glasses New or Gently Used – Max of 25 per vehicle. To be donated for reuse to Astronomers Without Borders.
  • Musical Instruments To be donated to children’s musical program—No keyboards or drums

Please visit SWALCO’s website a full list of acceptable goods.

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Logo of Mary Edly-Allen, State Senator of Illinois 31st District
Logo of Laura Faver-Dias, State Senator of Illinois District 62

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