Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County

Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) is a joint municipal action agency.

The Agency was formed in 1988 to provide a regional approach to the solid waste management needs of its member communities. The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) is an intergovernmental agency that was established in 1988 and is comprised of 23 communities: Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Ke

nilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Palatine, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Skokie, South Barrington, Wheeling, Wilmette and Winnetka.

08/29/2026

Storing damaged batteries is not recommended. To reduce the risk of fire, bury the battery in a container filled with sand, cat litter, or soil and place it on a non-flammable surface away from all heat sources and other flammable material. Then bring it to a proper facility as soon as possible. Mail-in damaged battery recycling kits are also available for sale through online vendors.
To find a local, FREE, drop-off for batteries visit: https://batterynetwork.org/illinois.
For more information visit: www.illinoispsc.org/batteries

Our everyday choices can make a difference. Before throwing clothes in the trash, consider:♻️ Donate gently used clothin...
08/28/2026

Our everyday choices can make a difference. Before throwing clothes in the trash, consider:

♻️ Donate gently used clothing
🧵 Repair or repurpose damaged pieces
🤝 Share through Buy Nothing groups
📦 Sell or give away through Facebook Marketplace
👚 Find a textile recycling drop-off for items that can’t be reused

The best textile is often the one that stays in use. Let’s rethink what we throw away!

Needles don’t belong in your recycling cart!SWANCC sponsors a sharps collection program for residents in member communit...
08/24/2026

Needles don’t belong in your recycling cart!

SWANCC sponsors a sharps collection program for residents in member communities who administer home injections. Approved sharps containers are provided for safe storage and disposal. Contact your community’s recycling coordinator for details.

Not a SWANCC member community resident? The U.S. EPA recommends placing it in a thick, puncture-proof container with a tight-fitting lid, and labeling it with permanent marker “SHARPS — DO NOT RECYCLE.” Keep it away from children and pets and follow proper disposal guidelines.

Learn more from the U.S. EPA.

08/20/2026

Although batteries are incredibly useful and convenient sources of power, they can pose dangerous challenges. Therefore, mindful purchasing, proper use, and responsible home management is vital. NEVER put batteries in your recycling cart!
For more information and management resources, visit: www.illinoispsc.org/batteries. To find a local, FREE, drop-off for batteries visit: https://batterynetwork.org/illinois.

This upcoming Saturday, August 22 we have a document destruction event in Hoffman Estates from 9am-12pm.This event is op...
08/18/2026

This upcoming Saturday, August 22 we have a document destruction event in Hoffman Estates from 9am-12pm.

This event is open and free for all SWANCC residents only! Please have your ID’s ready to be checked.

We accept up to 6 file-sized boxes or paper grocery bags of paper documents for shredding.

For more information visit SWANCC.org

Got a stack of old documents taking up way too much space? This Saturday is your chance to shred the clutter! Join us Sa...
08/13/2026

Got a stack of old documents taking up way too much space? This Saturday is your chance to shred the clutter!

Join us Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to noon in Winnetka for a FREE document destruction event!

📍 Open to SWANCC residents only
🪪 Please have your ID ready for verification
📦 Bring up to six file-sized boxes, paper grocery bags, or bundles of paper documents for shredding.

Ready to clear out the clutter? We’ll take care of the shredding!

For more information, visit swancc.org

08/12/2026

NEVER put batteries OF ANY KIND in your recycling bin or cart! Batteries can NOT be recycled in your home recycling bin. They may only be recycled through special collection programs or drop-offs.

To find a local, FREE, drop-off for batteries visit: https://batterynetwork.org/illinois.

For more information visit: www.illinoispsc.org/batteries

Loop has a hot take on trash bags: Keep them out of the recycling cart and keep recyclables loose.👀Bagging your recyclab...
08/12/2026

Loop has a hot take on trash bags: Keep them out of the recycling cart and keep recyclables loose.👀

Bagging your recyclables can make things harder at the recycling facility. Trash bags can get tangled in sorting equipment and cause the machinery to jam, slowing down the recycling process.

Instead, keep your recyclables loose! Bottles, cans, paper and cardboard should go directly into your recycling cart, DO NOT bag it.

Help Loop keep things moving. Feed the Cart. Keep it loose. ♻️

Kinda iconic am I right??Happy Thursday from the SWANCC team!
08/06/2026

Kinda iconic am I right??

Happy Thursday from the SWANCC team!

Address

77 W Hintz Road, Ste 200
Wheeling, IL
60090

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18477249205

Website

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