LEMONT, IL — State Representative Jim Durkin and State Senator John Curran, along with several community organizations, will host a free recycling event from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at Bambrick Park, 1330 Smith Road, in Lemont.

"This free event is a great opportunity to get rid of unwanted items taking up household clutter that can be reused or repurposed for better causes," Durkin said in a release.

The event allows residents to dispose of household items that are no longer of use but can be repurposed for others, according to a release. Items that can be recycled include: electronics (no TVs, hard drives or monitors), keys, flags, books, gently used clothing, hearing aids, musical instruments, eyeglasses, bicycles, household items, linens, CDs and DVDs. Unused prescription drugs (no needles or liquids) can also be dropped off for safe disposal, as long as they are placed in plastic bags.

Residential paper shredding will also be available at the event, according to a release. Paper shredding is limited to two grocery bags per car and will be available until the shred truck is full. Participants are asked to stay in their cars upon arrival and allow volunteers and staff to take the items from vehicles.

"It is a pleasure to work with Leader Durkin and a host of community partners on this comprehensive recycling event," Curran said in a release. "Together, we are able to offer a single location where residents can recycle a variety of items, safely destroy their sensitive documents, and securely dispose of unused pharmaceuticals."

Partnering organizations include Lemont VFW Post 5819, Lemont Police Department, Paper Tiger, S.C.A.R.C.E., Morning Star Mission, Working Bikes and BL Duke.