2023 Garden Learning Series - No. 1 Seed Starting

This program series is offered in collaboration with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and focuses on efforts to promote composting and food waste diversion in Lake County, Illinois. 

Registration is free for all,  We hope...

Difficulties with Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Collections continue into 2023

We are anticipating an official notice from the IEPA regarding the FULL re-opening to all HHW material within the next few weeks.

We will be certain to keep our community in the loop.

Thank you for your ongoing patience.

Service for Special Materials continues into 2023

Continuing in April 2023, SWALCO will host a monthly drop-off service for Latex Paint, Small Single-Use Propane Tanks & Fire Extinguishers for residents.  The associated fees will cover the cost of proper handling, storing and recycling/reuse...

Questions, Questions and more Questions!

Questions about clothing, textiles, shoes and educational/local outreach - Dial 847-377-4954 

Questions about electronic recycling, municipal data, "odd" items or items that don't show on one of our lists - Dial 847-377-4952

Questions abo...