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2026 Community Recycling Event
- This event has passed.
The Waukegan Park District is partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) and the City of Waukegan to host a Community Recycling Event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9am to 12pm at the Park Maintenance Facility, located at 2211 Ernie Krueger Circle.
Collected items will be reused, recycled, or donated to local non-profit organizations. The following items will be accepted, with some exceptions:
- Accessories (Backpacks, Belts, Duffle Bags, Hats, Purses, and Scarves)
- Batteries (Household Batteries)
- Bicycles
- Books
- Bulbs
- Canned Food (Non-Expired)
- Clothes and Textiles
- Electronics
- Eyeglasses, Hearing Aids, and Keys
- Footwear (Boots and Shoes)
- Linens (Bedding, Blankets, Curtains, and Towels)
- Musical Instruments
- Sports Equipment
- Stuffed and Plush Animals
For more information, contact Bryant Brown at bbrown@waukeganparks.org or 847-360-4756.
Sat, September 19, 2026
9:00am - 12:00pm
Park Maintenance Facility
2211 Ernie Krueger Road
Waukegan,
IL
60087
Free