Green Living
Safe Disposal: Where Burr Ridge Recycles Hazardous Material
These locations will recycle your mounting pile of old batteries, cell phones and paint.
Recycling is an effective way to prevent materials from ending up in landfills and in bodies of water. In many communities, it's relatively simple to recycle many plastics, cardboard and newspaper, and Burr Ridge is no exception. Trash pickup and recycling can be arranged with the Village of Burr Ridge. Recycling hazardous materials can be more difficult. However, I believe that these products are the most important ones to recycle. If deposited in landfills, they are very likely to release harsh chemicals into the ground and into the water we drink. To protect yourself and your family, you can recycle hazardous materials at the City of Naperville's drop-off facility at 1979 Brookdale Rd., just east of Route 59. The facility is open all …
