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Lake Zurich Residents Encouraged to Recycle First
The goal for Lake County is to divert 60 percent of waste away from landfills by 2030.
Lake County has an ambitious goal to divert 60 percent of the waste stream away from landfills by 2030. Lake Zurich residents can help this effort by making recycling a daily habit by making your mind set to recycling first - trash last! Visit Recycle First / Trash Last for a list of what can and cannot be recycled. In the spirit of being green, Lake Zurich residents have convenient recycling options available to them.
- Computers and other electronics can be dropped off at the Public Works facility, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm (505 Telser Road). Please call 847-540-1696 to schedule a drop off time.
- Pharmaceuticals can be dropped off at the Police Station (200 Mohawk Trail).
- Compact fluorescent bulbs can be recycled at Home Depot (670 S. Rand Road.)
- Batteries can be recycled at Batteries Plus (409 Rand Road).
- Oil based paints can be taken to a Solid Waste Agency of Lake County collection site. Latex based paints can be taken to an Earth Paints Collection Center.
Most other recyclable materials can be picked up curb side by Waste Management on your regularly scheduled pickup day. For a comprehensive guide of what can and cannot be recycled, please visit the Recycling for Residents page.
Information from Village of Lake Zurich
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