Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability

The 4th Saturday of November is this week! That means the CHaRM Center @South_Suburban will be open 9am-1pm. You can see the list of accepted materials or make an appointment here: ssc.edu/charm/

The 2nd Saturday of November is this week! That means the CHaRM Center @South_Suburban will be open 9am-1pm. You can see the list of accepted materials or make an appointment here: ssc.edu/charm/

Don’t forget that the #CHaRMCenter is open every Tuesday morning & Thursday afternoon. Get your household recyclables, clothing, bedding, towels & Styrofoam ready to recycle at @South_Suburban! Make an appointment & see the list of accepted materials here: ssc.edu/charm/

The 4th Saturday of October is this week! That means the CHaRM Center @South_Suburban will be open 9am-1pm. You can see the list of accepted materials or make an appointment here: ssc.edu/charm/

.@CookSheriffIL collection event at Westchester Fall Recycling Event-2305 Enterprise Dr, parking lot on 10/19, 10am-noon! Bring old/unused prescription medications & paper. More dates & locations: bit.ly/CCSheriffRx 🚫No liquids, loose pharmaceuticals or drug paraphernalia

The 2nd Saturday of October is this week! That means the CHaRM Center @South_Suburban will be open 9am-1pm. You can see the list of accepted materials or make an appointment here: ssc.edu/charm/

Last week, we celebrated the first BRITE grant awardees to reduce pollution and support a more equitable future. The event was hosted at @SketchbookBrew to announce awards for electric vehicles, toxic-free alternatives and more! #PollutionPrevention #DriveElectricWeek

Don’t forget that the #CHaRMCenter is open every Tuesday morning & Thursday afternoon. Get your household recyclables, clothing, bedding, towels & Styrofoam ready to recycle at @South_Suburban! Make an appointment & see the list of accepted materials here: ssc.edu/charm/

.@CookSheriffIL to host collection event at Village of Burbank-5700 W 75th Pl, parking lot on 10/5, 9am-noon! Bring old/unused prescription medications, electronics & paper. More dates & locations: bit.ly/CCSheriffRx 🚫No liquids, loose pharmaceuticals or drug paraphernalia

The 4th Saturday of September is this week! That means the CHaRM Center @South_Suburban will be open 9am-1pm. You can see the list of accepted materials or make an appointment here: ssc.edu/charm/

Want to clean with safer ingredients but not sure where to start? Look for products w/ EPA's Safer Choice label! DES can do trainings to share information about Household Hazardous Waste & other at-home remedies for P2.  epa.gov/saferchoice #P2Week

Are you an auto body or repair shop in suburban Cook County interested in ways to save money, reduce pollution and support a cleaner community? Join us on Wed 9/25 at 12pm in South Holland to learn more options in your industry! Register here: tinyurl.com/BRITEAutoBody #P2Week

Did you know that pollution prevention practices help protect human health and the environment in communities? The BRITE program is working with communities across Cook County to create a more equitable future! Learn more about it during #P2Week! youtube.com/watch?v=pM-jOs…

“It’s Pollution Prevention Week! Learn about how we’re helping local businesses protect human health & the environment through energy saving and toxic reduction projects across suburban Cook County. Learn more about our BRITE program here: cookcountyil.gov/BRITE #P2Week

Join us at @BridgetDegnen Fall Nature Fest at LaBagh Woods tomorrow from 12-3 with over 60 other environmental organizations from Chicago! There will Brookfield Zoo animals, family activities, food trucks, the Jesse White Tumblers, a DJ and more! fallnaturefest.eventbrite.com

Are you a brewery in suburban Cook County interested in ways to save money, reduce pollution and support a cleaner community? Join us on Mon 9/16 at 3pm in Skokie to learn more options in your industry! Register here: tinyurl.com/BRITEFoodandBev #P2Week

The 2nd Saturday of September is this week! That means the CHaRM Center @South_Suburban will be open 9am-1pm. You can see the list of accepted materials or make an appointment here: ssc.edu/charm/

.@CookSheriffIL to host collection event at Lemont Metra Station-101 Main St, parking lot on 9/14, 9am-noon! Bring old/unused prescription medications, electronics & paper. More dates & locations: bit.ly/CCSheriffRx 🚫No liquids, loose pharmaceuticals or drug paraphernalia

Last chance to benefit from the current Solar Switch Chicagoland offers! Switch to rooftop solar and save on energy bills. Check out the #SolarSwitch program- deadline to participate is 9/10! bit.ly/CookCountySola…

@cookcountygov is currently in the process of determining which American Rescue Plan programs to continue beyond 2026. We want your input. Take a quick survey today! #OneCookCounty arpa.cookcountyil.gov/survey