What's New
New Law for Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Effective January 1, 2012, the Illinois
Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act will prohibit
the disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) in landfills, to
include the following:
Computers
Video game consoles
Computer monitors
Electronic mice
Printers
Scanners
Televisions
Digital converter boxes
Electronic keyboards
Cable receivers
Fax machines
Satellite receivers
Videocassette recorders
Digital video disc recorders
Portable digital music players
Small scale servers
Digital video disc players
These items are accepted for recycling at the compost
center, but cannot be placed in regular trash.
Additionally, residents can schedule a
curbside special collection on either of the regular garbage
days for a minimum fee of $40.00. The Sanitation Section
requires one business day notice for special collections. To
schedule a curbside collection, call the Sanitation
Automated Hotline at 847-615-4264.
Click on the link for more information on the
New
Law for Electronic Waste (E-Waste).
RECYCLING CART INFORMATION
Information about the City's new recycling cart program
is available for download by clicking
here.
SWALCO EVENTS
In addition to Mobile Household Chemical Waste Events held
around Lake County from spring through fall, residents can
schedule an appointment to dispose of their household
chemical waste (HCW) at SWALCO’s permanent facility located
in Gurnee at 1311 N. Estes St. Drop-off events are offered
year-round, multiple times per month, including the second
Saturday of each month. Appointments are required. Make your
appointment online at
www.swalco.org (under the HCW page) or call
847-336-9340.
ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT
We are pleased to present a summary of the water
provided to you in the last year. The
Annual Water Quality
Report 
(123k - 4 pages) details where our water comes from
and what it contains. The entry point water supplied by the
Lake Forest Water Plant meets or surpasses all Federal and
State drinking water standards. |
