ECO EVENTS
ECO Reuse and Recycling Extravaganza
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Reuse & Recycle Extravaganza - April 16th
Recycle what you don’t need at the ECO Commission Reuse & Recycle Extravaganza. The event will be on Saturday, April 16th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oswego Public Works Facility, 100 Theodore Dr.
In addition to recycling used oil and antifreeze, we will accept tires, packing materials, cardboard, construction materials, latex paint, scrap metal, clothing, books, bicycles, furniture, eyeglasses, keys, toys, school supplies, lawn mowers, suitcases, electronics and more! You can also exchange used books, videotapes, CDs and DVDs.
This event is made possible with the help of wonderful volunteers. To volunteer, please call 630.554.3622 or email at eco@oswegoil.org. Volunteering at the Extravaganza is a great way to help your community! Volunteers should be middle school age and older.
 
 
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING:
2nd & 4th Saturday of each month
Time: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Behind the Public Works Facility (100 Theodore Dr., Oswego)
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Oswego’s ECO Commission Collected 74.53 TONS of Electronics in 2009! Thank you to everyone who has dropped off electronics! In 2009, 149,058 pounds or 74.53 TONS of electronics were kept out of the landfills!
Since the program began in August 2007, a total of 226,153 pounds or 113.08 TONS have been collected!
Thank you to everyone who has donated and to everyone who donates in the future. Together you are keeping tons of electronics out of the landfills.
The following items are accepted at E-Recycle events: Computers, monitors, all types of memory sticks, printers, laptops and laptop accessories, all hard drives, power cables, all networking equipment (hubs, routers, servers, switches, etc.), fax machines, photocopiers, small kitchen appliances, radios, microwaves, keyboards, speakers, and cell phones will be accepted. Please do your part to keep these items out of the landfills.
The program is free, but donations to the program are welcome and appreciated! For further assistance, contact Community Development, or email us at eco@oswegoil.org.
Community Garage Sale
Oswego Community Garage Sale to be held in May
It’s time for Oswego’s Community Garage Sale, hosted by the Village of Oswego ECO Commission on May 13th and 14th, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sign-up begins Monday, April 18th and ends May 6th at the Oswego Village Hall. The fee to be included in the advertising is $15. Once the fee is paid, the participant will receive a sign to place in their yard during the sale. Once the Garage Sales are over, please return your sign to the Village Hall and $10 will be returned. The list of those participating will be published in the Ledger-Sentinel on Thursday, May 12th. The ECO Commission looks forward to your participation!
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