These Guidelines represent the common items accepted in most recycling programs in Illinois. For greater detail on specific items or programmatic variations, reach out to your local authority. To find out more detail, including recycling and reuse programs beyond the bin, visit SWANCC.ORG, or contact SWANCC at 847-724-9205 &/or info@swancc.org.

Watch these informative videos on recycling to make sure we are all recycling correctly!

Recycling Can Be Easy… - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWqJ9Tirja0 (2 minutes)

Wishcycling is contamination – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeCzCdRef7g (2 minutes)

Recycling Right Matters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebWonGg6gU (11 minutes – a presentation)