The city of St. Charles is recycling holiday lights from now until Jan. 13.
St. Charles residents and businesses can drop off holiday lights (working or non-working) and extension cords to be recycled. Elgin Recycling will haul them away at no cost. In past collections, a ton of lights were collected— literally.
Drop off working or non-working holiday lights including:
• Traditional holiday lights
• LED holiday lights
• Italian Mini holiday lights
• Rope lights
• ExtensionCords
Not Accepted:
• Pre-lit garland, wreaths, or trees
• Lighted lawn decorations or ornaments
Drop off locations?
St. Charles Public Library?
1 S. 6th Avenue?
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
?St. Charles Public Works Department?
1405 S. 7th Avenue?
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays - Fridays
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 630-377-4405 or email alwaysrecycle@yahoo.com.
The program is sponsored by the St. Charles Natural Resources Commission, the city of St. Charles and Elgin Recycling.