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  1. Loop, a personified recycling cart, loves to eat paper and plastic cups

    Loop Loves Paper & Plastic Cups!

    We’re closing the loop with paper and plastic cup recycling! Lake County residents can add clean and empty paper and plastic cups loose in recycling carts. Read on...
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  1. Public Recycling Drop-Off At Grayslake Recycling Center Has Moved

    Posted on February 6, 2026

    Read on...

  2. Our next Executive Committee Meeting

    Posted on February 5, 2026

    is scheduled for Thursday, February 12th at NOON at the Gurnee Facility. Read on...

  3. Garden Learning Series 2026 | Seed Starting for Your Garden

    Posted on February 4, 2026

    Learn some timely tips from the Master Gardeners on how to start seeds to grow your own seedlings for your garden! Read on...

  4. February Gurnee Household Chemical Waste Drop-Off Events

    Posted on February 4, 2026

    SWALCO's Gurnee facility will host Household Chemical Waste drop-offs on February 21 and February 28. Read on...
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  1. Wed, Feb. 11

    1. Garden Learning Series 2026 | Seed Starting for Your Garden

  2. Sat, Feb. 21

    1. Gurnee Household Chemical Waste Drop-Off

  3. Sat, Feb. 28

    1. Gurnee Household Chemical Waste Drop-Off
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