Darien, IL… State Senator John Curran and State Representative Nicole LaHa are hosting a free community recycling event to help residents clean out unwanted clutter on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Darien. Residents are encouraged to bring more challenging items to recycle such as old copiers, DVD players, bikes, documents and more to Hinsdale South High School Parking Lot at 7401 Clarendon Hills Rd. in Darien, IL. The Recycle Event runs 9:00 am – Noon.
“As the summer wraps up, now is a great time to clean out unwanted clutter,” said Sen. Curran. “From document shredding to clothing donation, to good, old-fashioned recycling, this free community event offers multiple ways to come together and make a difference.”
Attendees are asked to stay in their cars upon arrival and wait for an event team member to come to assist them and take their items. Participants include Beaver Shredding, DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, E-Tech Trading, Goodwill Industries, S.C.A.R.C.E. and Working Bikes. Informative legislative brochures on a variety of topics will also be available.
“We all have that corner of the garage or closet full of stuff we’ve been meaning to get rid of,” said Rep. La Ha. “This event is a chance to finally clear it out and do it in a way that’s safe, responsible, and easy. I’m glad to work with Senator Curran to bring this kind of service to our community.”
A paper shredding truck will be on-site to dispose of old documents with a limit of two grocery bags per car until the shredder is full. Shredding is available for residential shredding only – not commercial documents. Unneeded or out -of-date, non-liquid prescription drugs can also be brought for disposal. No sharpies or epi-pens.
ACCEPTABLE items include:
- Residential Documents
- Gently Used Clothing and Household Items
- Some Electronics
- Bicycles
- Bicycle Parts and Accessories
- Pop Tops
- Books ( no encyclopedias)
- Wire
- Keys and Key Fabs
- Brita Brand water filters/pitchers
- Small Inkjet Cartridges (no toners)
- Holiday Lights
- Plastic Bread Tabs
- Musical Instruments
- Cell Phones and Smart Phones
- Desktop Printer Cartridges
- Prescription Drugs (NO liquids or epi pens)
NON-ACCEPTABLE Items Include:
- Furniture
- Chairs, stools, or couches
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Desks or other office furniture
- Tables of any kind
- Dressers, bookcases, entertainment centers, etc.
- Large exercise equipment
- Pianos or organs
- NO TVs OF ANY KIND
- CRT Computer Monitors
- Household chemical products such as pesticides, paint, paint thinner, drain cleaner, oven cleaner, aerosols, and other environmentally unfriendly waste products.
- Automotive hazardous waste such as tires, lead-acid batteries, additives, gasoline, oils, antifreeze, etc.
- Large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves/ovens, washers/dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, furnaces, trash compactors, water heaters, large console stereos, freon-based appliances, etc.
- Personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, nail polish remover, shaving cream, hairsprays, or shavers
- Fragrance items
- Carpet or carpet padding
- Plumbing fixtures or building materials
- Traditional recyclables such as glass, newsprint, office paper, cardboard, plastics, magazines, junk mail, etc.
- Weapons such as guns, bows and arrows, ammunition, etc.
- Cribs, car seats, baby walkers or other products that do not meet the current safety standards of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, including recalled items.
Learn more about the event and view the entire list of acceptable and non-acceptable items at: https://senatorcurran.com/event/recycling-event-2/
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