This is a publication of the Kankakee County Solid Waste& Environmental Division. It is provided as a service toKankakee County residents and businesses. Inclusion in theWaste & Recycling Pages is not an endorsement of anycompany nor a guarantee that the companies listed are incompliance with all applicable laws and regulations.Kankakee County has not intentionally excluded any party.To be included in the next edition of the Waste Pages,call 815-937-2940, Ext. 230 or contact us atdshehane@k3county.net.

F R E E3rd Edition

Dispose of your American Flag in the proper manner! ................................................. 2Compost Bins ................................................................................................................ 2Share Your Soles ............................................................................................................ 2Recycling Drop-Off Facility Locations .......................................................................... 2Drinking Water Watch .................................................................................................. 3Illinois EPA Permitted Non-Hazardous Waste Management Sites ................................ 3Momence Lions Club Recycling Award......................................................................... 3Reuse & Resale Shops ................................................................................................... 4Kankakee County Happenings ...................................................................................... 4Illinois Ban on Lead in Consumer Goods ..................................................................... 4Youth Garden Grant Program ........................................................................................ 4Manteno High School Recycling Program ..................................................................... 5Just for Kids (and Teachers) .......................................................................................... 5Fire Extinguishers ......................................................................................................... 5Eyeglasses ...................................................................................................................... 5Gas Cylinders Safety & Disposal ................................................................................... 6Drum Recycling ............................................................................................................. 6Scrap Metal Recycling ................................................................................................... 6Open Dumps Cleaned Up! ............................................................................................ 7Open Burning Ordinance .............................................................................................. 7Grease Recyclers ............................................................................................................ 7Illinois Alternative Fuels Rebate Program ..................................................................... 7Motor Oil Recycling ...................................................................................................... 8Propane Tanks ............................................................................................................... 8Lead Acid Batteries ........................................................................................................ 8Tires ............................................................................................................................... 9Waste Tire Collection .................................................................................................... 9Construction & Demolition Debris............................................................................. 10Pallet Recycling ........................................................................................................... 10Fluorescent & High Intensity Discharge Lamp Bulbs ................................................. 10IEPA Partners for Paint Program ................................................................................. 11Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) ......................................................................... 11Vermicomposting ........................................................................................................ 11Used Electronic Equipment ......................................................................................... 12Toner & Inkjet Cartridge Recycling ............................................................................ 12Cell Phones .................................................................................................................. 12Midwest Computer Recyclers & Reuse Organizations ............................................... 13Kankakee County Waste & Recycling Haulers ........................................................... 14Recycling is Not a Waste ............................................................................................. 14White Goods................................................................................................................ 14Kankakee County Recycling Ordinance ...................................................................... 15Packing Peanuts .......................................................................................................... 15American Recycles Day 2005 ...................................................................................... 16Buy Recycled Products ................................................................................................ 16Unwanted Advertising Mail ......................................................................................... 16

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Welcome,To the 3rd Edition of the

Kankakee County Waste &Recycling Pages. Inside youwill find valuable informationon how the County plansto move forward to increaserecycling rates by implemen-tation of a new RecyclingOrdinance, as well asinformation to help youmanage your wastes in asound environmental manner.

June 2006 Karl Kruse, County

Board Chairman

SAVE THE DATE!NOVEMBER 15, 2006

SAVE YOUR SOLES

SHOE COLLECTION!!!

Compost

Bins

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City Facility Location & Aluminum Glass Steel/ Paper PlasticPhone Number Tin #1/#2

Aroma Village of 815-937-1212 X X XPark Aroma Park Corner of Bridge

& 5th Street bywater tower

Herscher Village of 815-426-2131 X X X XHerscher Behind Leiser’s

Furniture

Bonfield Lions Club 815-939-9142 X148 E. Stanford

Momence Lions Club 815-472-6194 XWest of Route 17 newspaperon North St. only

Compost

BinsFrom time to time, the Kankakee CountySolid Waste and Planning Division spon-sors compost bin truckload sales. Pleasecheck our web-site at www.k3county.netfor a schedule of events.

Check out the following companies forpurchase of backyardcompost bins:

Earth Machine East809 Williams StreetFenton, MI 48430866-880-5650amyearthmachines@sbcglobal.net

The Virtual Composterwww.compostinfo.com

Master Composterwww.mastercomposter.com

How to Compostwww.howtocompost.org

www.composters.com

www.gardenersupply.com

www.gardens-alive.com

Build Your Own Compost Binwww.doityourself.com

Dispose of your

American Flag

in the proper

manner!Momence Lions Club Mailbox locatedjust west of State Route 17 on NorthStreet in Momence provides a mailbox inwhich to dispose of your American Flag.

Manteno American Legion Post 755117 Walnut DriveManteno, IL

Share Your SOLESChildren Caring/Children SharingTM

SAVE THE DATE!!!

NOVEMBER 15, 2006

What if you could change the world for someone?

Would you?

In 1999, Mona Purdy traveled through Central America, and saw children literally paintingtar on the soles of their bare feet so they could run a race during their village’s festival. AnAmerican orthopedic surgeon who was also visiting the village told Mona that if these chil-dren only had shoes, he wouldn’t be in such big demand to perform amputations of children’sinfected limbs.

When Mona got home, she asked friends, family, and neighbors to donate any used or newshoes they had. She collected over 5,000 pairs and brought them to an orphanage in Guate-mala. Since then, Share Your Soles has donated tens of thousands of pairs of shoes to themost impoverished areas of the world, including Central America, South America, Africa,Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Appalachia, American Indian Reservations, and needy areas ofurban America. In 2005, over 14,000 pairs of shoes were delivered to the victims of Hurri-cane Katrina.

Please join with the Kankakee County Solid Waste & Environmental Division on November15, 2006 in collecting new or gently-used shoes of all kinds. A drop-off box will be availablein the front entrance area of the County Administration Building from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm onNovember 15, 2006. All Kankakee County schools are being asked to participate as drop-offlocations as well. Call your area school in November to check if they are participating!

November 15, 2006 is also AMERICA RECYCLES DAY. Please commemorate this day bysaving your shoes from the landfill!

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!815-937-2940, Ext. 230

Recycling Drop-Off Facility LocationsResidents and businesses in Kankakee County that do not have curbside recycling collectionservice available as part of their waste collection program may bring recyclables to thefollowing drop-off locations:

Please call the location to verify if they accept the type of recyclable material you would like todrop off. Remember a little contamination can ruin the whole container of recyclables!

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Drinking Water Watchwww.epa.state.il.us/water/drinking-water-watch/

Drinking water watch provides online information on the quality of water produced bycommunity water supplies in Illinois.

The site allows citizens to directly access drinking water monitoring data. You can clickon a county map or enter the name of a community and pull up all the compliancemonitoring data for the supply and any violation information. Although water suppliersare required to directly notify customers of any violations of federal drinking waterstandards and provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report, the web site increases theaccessibility of information to the public.

Momence Lions

Club Receives

Excellence in

Recycling

AwardThe Momence Lions Club was presentedwith an “Excellence in Recycling Award” atthe May 2006 Kankakee County Boardmeeting. The Lions Club has been involvedin newspaper recycling for over 30 years.The newspaper is picked up by a hauler freeof charge and proceeds from the programbenefit the community in many ways, includ-ing a college scholarship fund, KidCareprogram, Christmas baskets, and the Gladi-olus Festival float and Run. In 2005, theLions Club collected 80 tons of newspaper,earning $ 4,002.50.

The newspaper drop-off site is located at thesoutheast corner of Pine and North Streets,just west of the old RR depot. The LionsClub invites the general public to recycle oldnewspapers at this location. Please bringonly loose newspapers.

Illinois EPA Permitted

Non-Hazardous Waste

Management SitesLANDFILLS

Kankakee Recycling andDisposal Facility*6259 S Route 45 & 52Chebanse, IL 60922815-937-5539*Closed; Not Accepting Waste

TRANSFER STATIONS

Apollo Disposal ServiceAllied Waste Transportation, Inc.120 E Industrial DriveMomence, IL 60954815-472-3332

United Disposal of Bradley, Inc.*1000 E LibertyP.O. Box 179Bradley, IL 60915815-933-0081* Only permitted to acceptwaste from sites located within theVillage of Bradley

ON-FARM COMPOST SITES

(PERMIT EXEMPT)

Bauer Farms5500 N 11000 W RoadBonfield, IL 60913815-932-0503

Joyce Farms Recycling, Inc.13256 W 3000 N RoadEssex, IL 60935815-426-2133

PERMITTED

COMPOST SITES

Joyce Farms Recycling, Inc.13256 W 3000 N RoadEssex, IL 60935815-426-2133

Van Drunen Farms2584 North 8000 East RoadMomence, IL 60954 815-472-3540

Starlight Drive-In Compost*City of Kankakee Public Works3200 E. Court StreetKankakee, IL 60901815-933-0472* Site has submitted an application for closure to the Illinois EPA

Christensen FarmsPeotone708-258-6123

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Kankakee County Happenings• Kankakee County government has

achieved a 25% recycling rate 4 monthsafter starting an in-house recyclingprogram for paper, plastics, aluminumcans, glass, and cardboard.

• A two-sided copying and printingpolicy has been implemented at allcounty office buildings.

• The County has implemented an in-house battery recycling program. UsingBattery Solution Inc.’s “Pail Mail”

program, the following types of dry-cell batteries are collected in a5-gallon bucket and then shipped to Battery Solutions for recy-cling: alkaline, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, mercury,zinc-air, lithium, lithium ion, button cells (silver, mercury, zincair), lead-acid cylinder type, and lead-acid gel type.

Each year, billions of batteries are disposed into landfills in theUnited States. This constitutes 88% of the mercury and 54% ofthe cadmium deposited into our landfills. For information onstarting a battery recycling program at your place of business callone of the following recyclers:

Air Cycle, Inc. Battery Mart1-800-909-9709 1-800-405-2121

Battery Solutions Staples The Office Superstore1-800-852-8127 815-932-0705Accepts portable phone batteries only.

Illinois set to ban lead in

consumer goodsIllinois is ready to become one of the 1st states to ban the sale of many consumer goods thatcontain lead. Legislation introduced by Representative Harry Osterman (D-Chicago) willstrengthen existing laws by banning the sale of candy, food, dietary supplements, clothing,accessories, jewelry, and decorative items intended for use by children if the lead content isgreater than 0.06 percent by weight. This legislation passed the General Assembly earlier inApril of 2006 and it is believed Governor Blagojevich will sign it into law.

Lead exposure can cause behavioral disorders, stunted growth, organ damage, and evendeath at high enough levels. Several recent incidents have highlighted the dangers of lead,including the death of a 4-year old boy in Minnesota who swallowed a lead-filled trinket,and the 2004 recall of 150 million pieces of kids vending machine jewelry contaminatedwith lead.

Youth Garden Grant ProgramApplications are now beingaccepted for the 24th annualYouth Garden Grant Pro-gram. Applications are dueNovember 1, 2006. Thisprogram has helped more than 1.3 million youngsters learn life lessons from working ingardens and habitats. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatmentfacilities, and intergenerational groups throughout Kankakee County are eligible to apply.Applicant must plan to garden in 2007 with at least fifteen children between the ages of 3and 18 years. Areas considered for support include educational, environmental, or socialprogramming; leadership; community support; sustainability; innovation, and need.Each winning program will receive educational materials from the National GardeningAssociation and a gift card (amount to be determined) from Home Depot. Applications areavailable from http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10002072/kidsgardening.

REUSE &

RESALE

SHOPSCall first to learn what items they will acceptand whether they sell on consignment.

Closet to Closet125 E. BrookmontKankakee, IL815-933-7742Clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, nursingscrubs

Granny’s Attic652 N. 5th AvenueKankakee, IL815-936-0206

Harbor House100 E. Walnut StreetWatseka, IL432-3525Clothing, furniture, appliances, lamps, toys,kitchen utensils

R Kids457 W. BroadwayBradley, IL815-937-5437Kids toys, clothing, furniture, cribs, equip-ment

Sacred Heart Resale ShopHopkins Park815-944-5914Clothing, furniture, appliances, toys, house-hold items

St. Vincent DePaul105 N. KennedyBradley, IL815-932-2203Clothing, linens, housewares, furniture

Sequels Quality Resale453 S. Main StreetBourbonnais, IL815-933-9939Clothing newly purchased within the past 2years

The Salvation Army Thrift Shop599 E. Court StreetKankakee, IL815-933-8421Clothing, furniture, housewares

Twice is Nice815-468-1964Upscale retail clothing store

Sequels Home417 S. Main StreetBourbonnais, IL815-932-9939Home decorative items and furniture

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EyeglassesOld eyeglasses can and should be reused bysomeone less fortunate!!

Eyeglasses may be donated at most Eye CareCenters and Optometrists in the County ofKankakee.

Ask your eye doctor if he/she accepts usedglasses or call your local Lions Club.

Fire

ExtinguishersDisposing of used/damaged fire extinguish-ers in the garbage is a hazard since extin-guishers may still be under pressure.

Liberty Fire Equipment, Inc.168 S. Schuyler AvenueBradley, Illinois 60915815-937-9700• will take back your old fire extinguisherfor recycling.

Just for Kids

(and Teachers)

From promotional mailings to outdated material, many people have no shortage of uselessCDs. Fortunately, there is also no shortage of ideas for ways to put CDs to reuse in the class-room!!

• Using fishing line or craft wire, string CDs together to spell out words in a glitzy sign,perfect for your technology or computer room, or school special events!

• Decorate for a dance by hanging CDs back-to-back from the ceiling to catch and reflectlight.

• Create fraction manipulatives for math classes.

• Decorate CDs with markers or glitter and jewels in art class to create mobiles, Christmasornaments, or even picture frames.

• Create a fishy classroom decoration:- You will need 2 old CDs, colored construction paper, googly eyes, fishing line, hot glue,

and permanent markers- Cut top and bottom fins, tail, and fish lips from construction paper- Glue a long loop of fishing line to base of top fin. Glue fins, tail and lips to the wrong side

of one CD. Let set.- Place lines of hot glue near base of fins, tail, and lips, and

glue top CD in place, making sure to align CDs care-fully.

- Glue googly eyes in place on each side of fish.- Fanfold a piece of construction paper approxi-

mately 6” wide. Insert folder paper throughhole in the center of CDs and fan out.

- (Optional) Draw designs on the CDs withmarker.

- Hang the fish from the ceiling and dazzlevisitors!

Manteno High School Recycling

Program Breaks New GroundManteno High School recently became the 1st high school in Kankakee County toimplement a recycling program. Thanks and appreciation are due to Mr. Swaford,biology teacher, for getting the program together. The program started with the2005 school year. Mr. Swaford raised money to purchase the recycling bins with afundraiser whereby students could attempt to hit Mr. Swaford in the face with apie!!!! Kankakee A&J offered the school used recycling bins at a discount of only$5 per bin. The total cost of the bins was $200.

This program provides for recycling of all grades of paper, including cardboard.Aluminum cans and plastic drink bottles are soon to be added to the program.

The high schools’ Key Club has been enthusiastically enlisted to empty the recy-cling bins during their homeroom period. The recyclables are transported to acentral recycling dumpster for once-a-week pickup.

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Scrap

Metal

RecyclingKB Cores288 W. South Tec DriveKankakee, IL815-929-1662Accepts batteries, Aluminum, Copper, Steel,Cast-iron, white goods

Belson Steel Center Scrap, Inc.1685 N. State Route 50Bourbonnais, IL 60914-9393815-932-7416Accepts Aluminum cans and scrap, steel andtin food cans, empty aerosol cans, empty anddry paint cans, Lead-acid batteries, whitegoods, other ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Metal Management1000 N. Washington AvenueKankakee, IL 60901-2008815-933-5011Accepts aluminum cans and scrap, steel andtin food cans, white goods, other ferrous andnon-ferrous metals

There are two hazards associated with

gas cylinders:• Chemical – the cylinder may contain toxic, asphyxiating, or flammable

gas.• Physical – the gas may be under high pressure (up to 2200 psi) and sud-

den release of the gas can cause the cylinder to become a deadly missile-like projectile.

SAFETY• Always secure a cylinder in a storage rack. NEVER LEAVE CYLINDER FREE-STAND-

ING!!!!• Never store Oxidizers (Oxygen) in the same area as a flammable gas like Hydrogen or

Methane• Never use oil or grease on a cylinder valve – it may ignite or explode• Store cylinders away from heat sources.• When transporting cylinders, close all valves, remove the regulator, and install the valve

cap.• Never let the cylinders contact live electrical equipment or grounding cables.• If you cannot open the valve with your hand, do not use a wrench or other tool, simply

do not use the cylinder.• Never rely on the color of the cylinder for identification since color varies with supplier.

Likewise, labels on caps have no value because caps are interchangeable.

DISPOSAL• When purchasing compressed gas cylinders, buyers should make certain they can be

returned to the manufacturer once empty.• Order only as much gas as you need.• Leave a slight residual pressure (75-100 psi) to prevent contamination with atmo-

spheric gases. Call vendor for pick-up.• If cylinder contained an extremely or acutely hazardous material, the empty cylinder

must be treated as a hazardous waste.• If not a hazardous/flammable/explosive gas, use the entire product. Bleed all the pres-

sure from the cylinder in a fume hood. Make it obvious the cylinder is not pressurizedby removing the valve stem, puncturing or drilling a hole in the side, or sawing thecylinder in half. Place cylinder into metal recycling bin.

ABANDONED CYLINDERS• Treat an abandoned cylinder as FULL unless proven otherwise.• If contents are clearly identifiable, call the vendor.• If contents are unknown, cylinder must be sampled and fully characterized BY A PRO-

FESSIONAL BEFORE transport.• Cordon off the area with safety tape.• Call a professional service to sample and dispose of cylinder.

The following companies are known to sample and handle abandoned cylinders. The listdoes not represent a recommendation by Kankakee County. It is the users responsibil-ity to assure the contractor has the capacity to safely perform the work and that all legalrequirements are met.

• ETSI/HERITAGE 877-321-ETSI • PCIA 219-397-3951• ACE TECH 630-966-0299 • CLEAN HARBORS 773-646-6202

• Never drag or roll a cylinder.

DRUM

RECYCLINGChicago Drum Service41 Fairfield DriveNew Lenox, IL815-485-1747

• Heritage Environmental 630-739-1151• PCIA 219-397-3951• Clean Harbors 773-646-6202• ACE Tech 630-966-0299

Gas Cylinder Safety

and Disposal

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GREASE

RECYCLERS(Used cooking oils/edible waste oilsfrom restaurants)

Kaluzny Brothers2324 Mound RoadJoliet, IL815-744-1453

Mahoney Environmental1819 Moen AvenueJoliet, IL815-730-2080

TORVAC “The Grease Team”3000 Wireton RoadBlue Island, IL708-388-3223

Illinois Alternate

Fuels Rebate

Program

The Illinois Alternate Fuels Rebate Programstarted in 1998 and over $2.5 million inrebates have been issued through 2005. Allbusinesses, local governments, organizations,and individuals in Illinois are eligible toapply for a rebate. Rebates may be issued toany applicant for up to 300 vehicles. Onlythe federal government is excluded from theprogram.

There are 3 types of rebates available: (1) Forthe incremental cost of an alternate fuelvehicle purchased from a dealership orsimilar vendor (2) For the cost of the con-version of an existing vehicle to operate withan alternate fuel, and (3) a rebate for the costof purchasing alternate fuels. For all rebates,the vehicle, conversion system, or alternatefuel must be purchased from an Illinoisvendor or company.

Vehicle and Conversion rebate applicationsare processed at the end of June and Decem-ber of each year. Fuel rebates are only pro-cessed at the end of each year. Call 217-557-1441 for more information.

Open Burning

OrdinanceAn amended open burning ordinance was recently passed by

the Kankakee County Board. The following rules apply for firesand open burning located on unincorporated property:

• Landscape waste fires must be located at least 1000’ from a municipality that has bannedopen burning

• Landscape waste fires must be located at least 50’ from a property line• Landscape waste fires must be located at least 50’ from a structure such as a garage,

building, shed, fence.• Only dry landscape wastes may be burned• A competent person must be present at all times• Burning is not permitted on public roads, alleys, sidewalks, right-of-ways, easements• Burning is not permitted between 11 pm and 7 am, seven days per week• Burning of waste other than landscape waste is prohibited at all times, unless you have a

permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to operate an incinerator.• Local fire departments are not authorized to issue permits for the burning of waste.

If you live in a municipality, call your city or town hall to inquire about your specificburning ordinance.

Open Dumps

Cleaned Up!The Kankakee County Solid Waste & Environmental Division has been delegated by theIllinois Environmental Protection Agency to conduct open dumping and open burninginspections in response to citizens’ complaints. These two photos show the “before” and“after” photos of a site located in unincorporated Bourbonnais Township. Construction anddemolition debris waste had been illegally dumped on private property to avoid disposalcosts. The waste included lumber, metal, drywall, roofing shingles, cardboard, and otherrelated debris.

When investigating an opendump, potential witnesses areinterviewed in order to identifythe actual “dumper” and materi-als are inspected for evidenceleading to the perpetrator. Atthis site, materials were sampledfor the presence of asbestos butresults were negative. TheCounty pursued enforcementaction under the Illinois EPAdelegation agreement for “caus-ing or allowing” open dumpingof waste at an unpermitted site.The potential fine for non-compliance is $50,000 per day.

The waste was removed to anIllinois EPA permitted disposalfacility and receipts document-ing proper disposal were submit-ted to verify this. The site waseventually returned to compli-ance.

The Solid Waste Division hasperformed over 200 inspectionssince beginning administrationof the Delegation Agreement in2005.

BEFORE

AFTER

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LEAD ACID BATTERIESThe best way to manage your lead acid battery is to leave it with the service station or retailfacility where you purchase a new one. Since 1990, when lead acid batteries were bannedfrom landfilling, retailers are required to accept for recycling, used batteries from customers,at the point of transfer, in a quantity equal to the number of new batteries purchased.

The retailer must then dispose of the battery by delivering it to (1) a battery wholesaler or itsagent (2) a battery manufacturer (3) a collection or recycling facility (4) a secondary leadsmelter permitted by either a federal or state environmental agency.

Call one of the following facilities if you need to dispose of old lead acid batteries. Alwaysstore lead acid batteries inside a garage or other building.

KANKAKEE

The Grease Spot750 Almar ParkwaySuite 203Bourbonnais, IL815-939-1245

Marquie & Lambert, Inc.1370 N. Hobbie AvenueKankakee, IL815-933-2201

Stevenson Auto Repair, Inc.180 N. SmallKankakee, IL815-933-2594

L & G Radiator & AlignmentService1198 N. Schuyler AvenueKankakee, IL815-933-7651

Roy Brothers, Inc.855 S. Schuyler AvenueKankakee, IL815-933-5353

Reliable Radiator & Automotive2169 W. Route 17Kankakee, IL815-932-6083 (antifreeze)815-932-6224 (motor oil)

Auto Zone1390 N. Hobbie AvenueKankakee, IL815-935-9823

The Grease Spot1680 W. Court StreetKankakee, IL815-935-2556

Advance Auto Parts1171 E. Court StreetKankakee, IL815-929-0485

COAL CITY

Anderson Oil Company130 BlackstoneCoal City, IL815-634-2309

BRADLEY

Duke of Oil/EZ Lube141 S. Kinzie AvenueBradley, IL815-939-4744

The Grease Spot212 S. Kennedy DriveBradley, IL815-935-5823

BOURBONNAIS

Jiffy Lube589 William Latham DriveBourbonnais, IL815-935-0002

The Grease Spot1413 Larry Power RoadBourbonnais, IL815-932-6497

If you are a business whoneeds a large quantity of oilor oil filters recycled, call:

FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL19701 S. 97th AvenueMokena, IL 60448708-479-6900PICK-UP SERVICE ONLY

R & S USED OIL SERVICES, INC.25903 S. Ridgeland AvenueMonee, IL708-534-9300PICK-UP SERVICE; CALL FORDROP-OFF HOURS

PURIFIED LUBRICANTS, INC.9629 W. 149TH StreetMokena, IL708-478-3500PROVIDES ON-SITE OILRECYCLING SERVICE ONLYFOR ALL OILS EXCLUDINGMOTOR OIL (HYDRAULIC,QUENCH, TURBINE)

KANKAKEE

Autozone1390 N. Hobbie Avenue815-935-0160

Marquie & Lambert, Inc.1370 N. Hobbie Avenue815-933-2201

Stevenson Auto Repair, Inc.180 N. Small815-933-2594

Advance Auto Parts1171 East Court Street815-929-0485

BRADLEY

Interstate Battery ofWilmington250 S Kinzie Avenue815-802-1083

BRAIDWOOD

Bryan’s Auto World625 W. Main Street815-458-2017

Propane

TanksNever throw old tanks in the garbage asthey pose a risk of explosion.

Hicksgas1625 S. SchuylerKankakee, IL815-933-4464

Hicksgas415 S. Division StreetBraidwood, IL815-458-2373

Amerigas2801 East 175th

Lansing, IL708-534-2263

Blue Rhino Corp.24260 North Illinois DriveChannahon, IL815-521-2970

Motor Oil RecyclingMotor oil was banned from landfill disposal in July 1996. Other automotive fluids such as transmission fluid,antifreeze, etc. cannot be disposed of in a landfill, nor should these liquids be dumped into storm sewers or ontothe ground or bodies of water!!!!

Please bring these materials to a local household hazardous waste collection event or one of the followinglocations. Call first for hours and types of liquids accepted.

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Tires were banned from landfill disposal in 1995. Tires do not readilydecompose or degrade. The accumulation of used and waste tires isa threat to public health and safety due to fire hazards, disease-spreading mosquito habitat, and the encouragement of additionalopen-dumping of other types of waste at abandoned tire piles.

REMEMBER: When you purchase new tires from a tire retailer, astate fee is included in the price of the new tires. Therefore, the

retailer MUST take back your old tires if you are buying new ones, ina quantity equal to the number of new tires being purchased. As of July 1, 2003, pursuant toPublic Act 93-0032, this fee was raised from $1.00 per tire to $ 2.50 per tire.

Part of this fee is paid to the Department of Revenue and deposited into the Used Tire Manage-ment Fund, part of this fee is retained by the retailer, and part is paid to the Emergency PublicHealth Fund.

The following tire retailers will take back your old tires for a fee, even if you do not purchasetires from them. Listed prices are subject to change.

Waste Tire Collection

Nets 365 Tons!A free waste tire collection event sponsored by the Kankakee County SolidWaste Division and the Illinois EPA in 2005 collected 30 semi-truck loads ofwaste tires (weighing 365 tons) for recycling. Residents were allowed to bringup to 1000 tires at no charge. Collection of abandoned tires helps fightpotential fire hazards, disease-spreading mosquito habitats, and the attractionof other open-dumped materials. Thanks to all participants who took thetime to improve public health and safety through this event!!

Tires

BOURBONNAIS1. Sears Roebuck AutoCenter1600 N. State Route 50Bourbonnais, IL815-937-8355$2.00 per car tire

2. Farm & Fleet1811 N. Route 50Bourbonnais, IL815-933-3244$1.50 per tire (no semi-truck tires or large farmequipment tires)

BRADLEY1. Tire Tracks169 E. North StreetBradley, IL815-933-6669$2.25 per tire (passengerand light truck)

2. Goodyear Auto ServiceCenter148 S. Kennedy DriveBradley, IL815-933-1122$3.00 per tire (car andlight truck)

3. Bradley AutoRepair – Midas1625 N. Route 50Bradley, IL815-937-5812$2.50 per tire

KANKAKEE1. Marquie & Lambert TireSales & Service1370 N. Hobbie AvenueKankakee, IL815-933-2201$2.25 per car tire$3.25 per light truck tire$ 10.00 per semi-truck tire

2. Meier Bros. Tire Service255 Eastgate IndustrialParkwayKankakee, IL815-937-3182$3.00 per car tire$4.00 per light truck tire$8.00 per semi-truck tire

3. Netherton’s Tire &Alignment Inc.2091 W. Station StreetKankakee, IL815-933-7080$3.00 per car and lighttruck tire

Used & Waste

Tire Processors

1. Geneva Energy, LLC1705 Cottage Grove AvenueFord Heights, IL 60411-3859708-757-4826

2. Tire Grinders Transporters, Inc.175 S. Des Plaines St.Joliet, IL 60436-1737815-722-7100• Drop-off services for all sizes of tires• Fees charged• Tires with rims have a higher fee

3. Tire Shredders Unlimited1822 N. Lincoln ParkwayLincoln, IL217-735-4995

WASTE TIRES

FIND NEW

LIFE IN:

• Playground andhorse arena surfaces

• Rubber-modifiedasphalt for runningtracks and roadconstruction

• TDF (Tire-derived fuel) – TDF is a low-sulfur, high heating value alternative to coal

• Remanufactured tires (up to 75% recycledcontent)

• Shoes, purses• Civil Engineering projects including

embankment, erosion control devices,walls, sound barriers and rubber soils

• Reef construction• Carpet cushions• Floor mats and tiles• Notebook covers and office supplies• Traffic cones

4. L&G Radiator &Alignment Service1198 N. Schuyler Ave.Kankakee, IL815-933-7651$3.00 per car tire

5. Roy Brothers Inc.855 S. Schuyler AvenueKankakee, IL815-933-5353$2.00 per tire

6. Reliable Radiator &Automotive2169 W. Route 17Kankakee, IL815-932-6224$2.50 per tire

Pallet

Recycling

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Adams Brick Company2671 E. 100th StreetChicago, IL773-221-4223Drop-off, collection, and processing

K-Five Construction16222 Western AvenueMarkham, IL708-331-1775(separated asphalt and concrete only)

Gallagher Asphalt Corp.1711 Brandon RoadJoliet, IL815-740-2800Asphalt drop-off

Habitat for Humanity410 N. PrairieBloomington, IL 61701309-827-3931Raises funds by selling building construc-tion merchandise. Uses profits to buildmore homes. Accepts carpet, tile, linoleum,porcelain products, roofing materials,shingles, windows by donation.

Construction &

Demolition DebrisClean construction and demolition debris, also known as “clean fill,” is defined as uncontami-nated broken concrete without protruding metal bars, bricks, rock, stone, reclaimed asphaltpavement, or dirt/sand generated from construction or demolition projects.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO OPEN DUMP CLEAN C&D DEBRIS

General construction and demolition debris includes bricks, concrete, masonry materials, soil,rock, wood, wall coverings, plaster, drywall, plumbing fixtures, non-asbestos insulation, roof-ing shingles, glass, plastic, electrical wiring, metal, etc.

Clean C&D is not considered waste ONLY if:• it is used as fill material outside of a setback zone if the fill is placed no higher than the

highest point of elevation existing prior to the filling immediately adjacent to the fill area,and if covered by sufficient uncontaminated soil to support vegetation within 30 days of thecompletion of filling or if covered by a road or structure; or

• it is separated or processed and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of rawmaterials or products, if it is not speculatively accumulated and, if used as a fill material, it isused in accordance with the above condition within 30 days of its generation; or

• it is solely broken concrete without protruding metal bars used for erosion control; or• it is generated from the construction or demolition of a building, road, or other structure and

used to construct, on the site where the construction or demolition has taken place, amanmade functional structure not to exceed 20 feet above the highest point of elevation ofthe property immediately adjacent to the new manmade functional structure as that elevationexisted prior to the creation of that new structure, provided that the structure shall be cov-ered with sufficient soil materials to sustain vegetation or by a road or structure, and furtherprovided that no such structure shall be constructed within a home rule municipality with apopulation over 500,000 without the consent of the municipality.

This means that construction of berms, land contouring, etc. with clean construction anddemolition debris above the immediately surrounding grade is now unlawful.

Clean C&D is recyclable and should not take up valuable landfill capacity!!!!!!!! Call a localquarry to inquire whether they accept clean construction and demolition debris as fill. Due tonew legislation passed in 2005, quarries accepting such materials must receive interim authori-zation from the Illinois EPA and must use a photo ionization detector to monitor incomingloads.

P.T. Ferro Construction2111 Moen AvenueJoliet, IL815-744-6633Asphalt & Concrete drop-off

J.T. Einoder18424 South Wolf RoadMokena, IL708-460-3659Accepts concrete, drop-off only

Vulcan MaterialsRoute 53 & Caton Farm RoadCrest Hill, IL815-722-2481Accepts asphalt, brick, concrete

Carpet Cushions and Supplies425 Industrial Drive, Unit 121Naperville, IL630-369-2303Carpet pad drop-off only

Pallet

RecyclingPallets cannot be burned as ameans of disposal!!!!

David L. Malone Pallet Repairand Disposal5365 W. Route 17Kankakee, IL 60901815-937-0610

Pallets Recycling & Disposal491 W. 2000 S RoadKankakee, IL 60901815-939-4968

Momence Pallet11414 East Route 114Momence, IL

Fluorescent

and High

Intensity

Discharge

Lamp Bulbs –

for BusinessesEverlights9901 S. Torrence AvenueChicago, IL773-734-9873

Fluorecycle815-363-4411

EPS503-474-1586

PSC866-772-7257

Air Cycle Corporation2000 South 25th AvenueSuite CBroadview, IL800-909-9709www.aircycle.com

www.crsrecycle.com

www.bulbs.com

www.bethlehemlamprecycling.com

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HouseholdHazardousWaste (HHW)

What is householdhazardous waste?Household hazardous waste is defined as anydiscarded household product that may betoxic, corrosive, explosive, or flammable.Common examples include paints, stains,cleaning solvents/products, automotivefluids, pool chemicals, batteries, mercury andgarden fertilizers/pesticides.

Handled improperly (never pour householdhazardous waste into storm sewers or ontothe ground!) or disposed in your regulargarbage pickup, these items pose an environ-mental threat to people and wildlife.

Kankakee County in conjunction with theIllinois EPA periodically sponsors HouseholdHazardous Waste collection events that allowthe public to dispose of these items at nocharge.

Please monitor the Kankakee County web-site, www.k3county.net (under Solid Waste)for dates, locations, and times of theseevents, or call the Solid Waste Division at815-937-2940 Ext. 230.

Latex paint is no longer accepted at IllinoisEPA-sponsored events. Dry latex paint byadding kitty litter, oil dry, sand, sawdust, ordirt to can. Allow to dry and solidify in awell-ventilated area and then throw away inyour regular garbage.

VermicompostingVermicomposting (worm composting) turnsmany kinds of kitchen wastes into a nutri-tious soil for plants. To learn more about thisinteresting and educational process, investi-gate these links:

www.wormwoman.com617-327-0108

For indoor worm bins, call Brian Rosa at888-390-8622

Wanted:An Environmentally friendly paint

retailer in Kankakee County to join

the IEPA Partners for Paint Program!!!

The IEPA sponsors a “Partners for Paint” program to address the large quantity of wastepaint in the community. These partnerships offer consumers the opportunity to deliverunwanted paint to retailers where it will be reformulated or remixed for reuse. Unusablepaint is picked up by an IEPA contractor for disposal at IEPA expense.

The nearest locations for Kankakee County residents are:

Paint Depot2407 G.E. Road #4Bloomington, IL309-664-6733; latex paint only; $ 1.00 per gallon

DuPage County Paint Recycling FacilityWoodridge-Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility7900 S. Route 53630-985-7400• This facility is only open during the summer months for latex paint drop-off. Recycledlatex paint is available for free to residents, churches, and community groups also in thesummer months only.

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The IEPA and Kankakee County are reaching out to environmentally friendly paint retail-ers in the Kankakee Area to assist with the problem of waste paint! The IEPA/County isNOT soliciting any industry financial contributions or fees – we simply need a commit-ment of time and expertise.

The Partners for Paint Program

can be summarized like this:

• The paint retailer must be prepared to accept, prepare and store waste paint. The retailermay set conditions such as maximum volume containers or oil-based paint only.

• Usable latex paint would be poured together into five-gallon containers provided by theIEPA.

• Unusable latex paint and oil-based paints are poured into fifty-five gallon drums pro-vided by the IEPA.

• Empty paint cans are set aside and when dry, cans are placed in recycling bin.• When drums are full, retailer contacts IEPA for pre-arranged transportation.• The retailer must display and IEPA/Paint Partner sign in the store. The retailer may

advertise his/her participation in the program. The retailer must agree to send all drypaint cans to a scrap yard or recycling center, keep minimal records on the number ofparticipants and paint amounts, and share information with the IEPA.

• The IEPA will assist the retailer with questions and problems.• The IEPA will be listed as the generator of record on the special waste manifests.• The IEPA pays the cost of paint disposal.

Please consider becoming a Partners for Paint participant!Call 815-937-2940 (Kankakee County Solid Waste) or Dan Rion at 217-782-9284 (IEPA).

Make Your Paint Retail Business Stand Out from the Competition!

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Used Electronic Equipment

Electronic equipment may contain significant amounts of hazard-ous materials such as Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium,Lithium, Nickel and Zinc. If not managed properly, these sub-stances can be hazardous to human health and the environment.

In addition, precious metals such as Silver and Gold can berecovered from some electronic equipment.

How can I safely dispose of my

electronic equipment?

Several manufacturers have “Take-Back Programs”

• Best Buy Take Back Program http://www.bestbuy.comConsumers can take back their old electronic equipment tosome Best Buy stores in the U.S. Contact your localBest Buy store.

• IBM Product End-of-Life Management Service (PELM)http://www.IBM.com/FinancingIBM offers a computer take-back program for machines fromany manufacturer. For an approximate $30 fee that includesshipping, IBM will recycle your old PC. Computers,monitors, printers, and other hardware will either be recycled or donated to charity.Call 888-746-7426 or 800-334-9693.

• COMPAQ Computer Asset Recovery Services (CARS)CARS serves as a source for disposition of any brand of computer-related equipment.Call 800-580-7370 to learn more.

• Dell Financial Services (DFS) Asset Recovery Serviceshttp://www.dell.com/us/en/hied/services/asset_000.htmDell’s current recycling program offers consumers an approximate $15 at-home pickupservice for dispatching old PCs for donation or recycling. In addition, DFS offers twoasset disposition services. Value Recovery Services for functional equipment, and PCRecycling Services for nonfunctional or outdated equipment to help customers manageused electronic equipment. For additional information or a quote on your equipment, e-mail Dell at US_DES_AssetRecovery@Dell.com or call 800-955-3355 ext. 36634.

• GatewayPurchasers of a new Gateway Computer can either trade in their old equipment (as longas it has value) or donate it to a charitable organization and receive a rebate of up to $50.It is the consumers’ responsibility to identify a charity that will take the used equipment.

• Hewlett-Packard (HP) http://www.hp.comHP offers end-of-life return programs for HP and other manufacturers’ hardware. Thecompany will take back equipment made by any manufacturer for a fee ranging fromapproximately $25 to $ 35 depending on the component. Consumers must box theequipment, but FedEx will pick it up at their door.

• Safety-Kleen http://www.safety-kleen.comHazardous waste company. Safety-Kleen will collect electronic scrap from its clients.

• MPC Program http://www.buympc.com/services/shared/recycle.htmlMPC’s recycling program allows customers purchasing new MPC equipment to returnold equipment for recycling. An approximate $35 per unit disposal fee is charged forreturns of fewer than five systems; companies mayqualify for a rebate on quantities of five systemsor more. Customers must purchase at least asmany new MPC systems as the number ofsystems returned.

Toner and InkjetCartridge RecyclingOffice Max1190 North Kinzie RoadBradley815-928-8804

Staples The Office Superstore1585 North State Route 50Bourbonnais, IL815-932-0705

Office Max170 Town Center RoadMatteson, IL708-481-6080

Office Max2805 W. PlainfieldJoliet, IL 60436815-254-5795

AAA Environmental Inc.8833 Mansfield AvenueMorton Grove, IL847-583-1315This is a free national program. They pay forthe collection materials and shipping and youreceive cash.

Laser Print Tech - 312-942-1830Cash back for empty printer/fax cartridges.

Cell PhonesStaples The Office Superstore*1585 North State Route 50Bourbonnais, IL 60914815-932-0705• Also accepts cell phone batteries!

Momence High School443 N. MapleManteno, IL 60950

National Programs

Charitable Recycling Program794 Industrial CourtBloomfield Hills, MI 48302800-527-4700 Ext. 301

Donate A Phone Cell Donation Site2555 Bishop Circle WestDexter, MI 48130800-456-9624

Verizon’s Hopeline1776 East Ellsworth RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48108800-426-2790

Call to Protect Program 202-785-0081 orwww.calltoprotect.orgWireless phones donated for the preventionof domestic abuse.

www.lightthenightrecycling.com888-581-8344

computer monitors – televisions – photocopiers – facsimilemachines – video equipment – telephones – audio equipment –printers – keyboards – laptops – terminals – main frames

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Midwest Computer Recyclers & Reuse OrganizationsThere are several recycling centers and electronics demanufacturers in Illinois and nearby states. Remember: it is impor-tant to evaluate computer recyclers and demanufacturers. Ask about what foundries, scrap dealers, and precious metalrefiners the company uses or has a contract with. The companies closest to the Kankakee area are in red.

Computer Depot3145 S. Oak Park AvenueBerwyn, IL 60402708-749-0800

Computers for Schools3350 N. Kedzie AvenueChicago, IL 60618-4029800-939-6000773-583-7575

Computer Recycler2309 W. Glen AvenuePeoria, IL 61614309-691-8730

Computer Recyclers6517 Dublin DriveCary, IL 60013847-516-2688

Computer Renaissance103 Frey LaneFairview Heights, IL 62208618-628-3990

Computer World Inc.658 N. ConventBourbonnais, IL 60914815-935-5736

DIGILOG Electronics, Inc.1038 N. Ashland AvenueChicago, IL 60644773-384-8300

Digital Workforce EducationSociety2406 S. Western AvenueChicago, IL 60608630-886-3808

SS Metals336 E. Sullivan RoadAurora, IL 60505-9740630-844-3344

EDCO Recycling Company8224 S. Vincennes AvenueChicago, IL 60620773-873-1600

Educational Assistance, Ltd.P.O. Box 3021Glen Ellyn, IL 60138-3021630-690-0010

Everlights9901 South TorrenceChicago, IL 60617773-734-9873

Fortune Plastic & Metal, Inc.1650 W. Quincy AvenueNaperville, IL 60540630-778-7776

AAA Environment, Inc.8833 Mansfield AvenueMorton Grove, IL 60053-2438847-429-9552

A & K Recycling3461 Selmaville Rd.Salem, IL 62881618-548-4666

American Recycling110 Iowa AvenueBelleville, IL 62220-3940618-235-0100

Assistive Technoloy ExchangeNetwork, A Program of UnitedCelebral Palsy of Greater Chicago7550 West 183rd StreetTinley Park, IL 60477800-476-2836708-444-2836

Assistive Technology ExchangeNetwork – Chicago160 North Wacker DriveChicago, IL 60606312-368-0380

B & K Technology Solutions, Inc.415 W. HowardPontiac, IL 61764815-844-7779

Belmont Trading Company3160 MacArthur Blvd.Northbrook, IL 60062847-412-9690

BLH Computers3215 Stanton AvenueSpringfield, IL 62703217-585-1580

Butler Distribution2060 Timberbrooke StreetSpringfield, IL 62704217-553-5053

TechtrainAccess Community TechnologyAssistance ProgramC/O NFD3411 W. Diversey, Suite 1Chicago, IL 60647773-384-8827

Classic Computer Recovery450 Barclay Blvd.Lincolnshire, IL 60069884-847-6567

Computer Banc1023 E. WashingtonSpringfield, IL 62703217-528-9506

Goodwill Industries7400 W. 159th StreetOrland Park, IL 60462888-353-6400

HOBI International, Inc.1202 Nagel Blvd.Batavia, IL 60510630-761-0500

Inter Connect Inc.803 Hawthorn StreetPlainfield, IL 60544877-243-7859815-436-0200

Intercon Solutions1001-59 Washington StreetChicago Heights, IL 60411708-756-9838, Ext. 311

Jim Mullen Foundation350 West OntarioSuite 4EChicago, IL 60610-4040847-622-4460

Mack’s Twin City Recycling2808 N. Lincoln AvenueUrbana, IL 61802-7210217-328-2100

Maine Scrap Metals, Inc.1274 Rand RoadDes Plaines, IL 60016847-824-3175

Metro Recycling13546 Western AvenueBlue Island, IL 60406-2972708-388-1551

Midwest Recycling Illinois2131 Harlem RoadLoves Park, IL 61111-2751815-654-0206

Motorola, Inc.1303 East Algonquin RoadSchaumburg, IL 60196847-538-0462

National Cristina Foundation203-863-9100

People’s Computer ResourceCenter201 N. Naperville RoadWheaton, IL 60187630-682-5402

Recycling for Illinois3023 NE Adams StreetPeoria, IL 61603309-682-0675

Sipi Metals Corporation1720 N. Elston AvenueChicago, IL 60622773-276-0070

Supply Chain Services, Inc. (SSI)250 W. North AvenueLombard, IL 60148630-629-9344 Ext. 10

Tsoft Computers636 S. Main StreetBourbonnais, IL 60914815-932-9508

United Recycling Industries, Inc.1600 Harvester LaneWest Chicago, IL 60185630-231-6060800-270-2880

United Refining & SmeltingCompany3700 North Runge AvenueFranklin Park, IL 60131847-455-8800800-323-1574

OTHER RESOURCESFOR ELECTRONICWASTE MANAGEMENT

International Association ofElectronics Recyclershttp://www.iaer.org/search

National Safety Council’s Elec-tronic Product Recover & Recy-cling (RPR2) Directoryhttp://www.nsc.org/ehc/epr2/recycler.htm

Computers for Learninghttp://www.computers.fed.gov

U.S. EPA’s Extended ProductResponsibility (EPR) Pagehttp://www.epa.gov/epr

Please check the Solid Waste &Environmental web-site atwww.k3county.net for periodicelectronics collection events inKankakee County.

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Recycling Is Not

A Waste• In State Fiscal Year 2005, the Illinois Department of Commerce and

Economic Opportunity’s Recycling Grants Program funded projects to createand retain at least 93 jobs in the recycling industry.

• Recycling one ton of material creates 4 to 6 times as many jobs as landfillingthe same amount.

• Illinois employs over 56,000 citizens in the recycling and reuse industries.

• The recycling and reuse industries contribute $ 269 million in state and localtaxes annually.

• Paper recycling in Illinois saves 53.3 million trees each year and the wildlifehabitat that goes with them.

• Manufacturing with recycled commodities in Illinois reduces greenhouse gasemissions by 4 million tons (carbon equivalent) per year.

• Recycling in Illinois saves enough energy to heat and light 578,000 homes.

Kankakee

County

Waste &

Recycling

HaulersWaste Haulers are required to obtaina license from the County ofKankakee. Ask for documentationthat your hauler is in compliancewith County regulations.

ABC Disposal1111-B S Rt. 115Kankakee, IL 60901815-932-2911

PACP.O. Box 601Momence, IL 60954815-944-6735

Allied Waste Transportation, Inc.D/B/A Apollo Disposal Service120 E. Industrial DriveMomence, IL 60954815-472-3332

Tri City DisposalP.O. Box 762Kankakee, IL 60901815-939-3252

Homewood Disposal ServiceD/B/A Kankakee/A&J Disposal1501 W. 175th StreetHomewood, IL 60430815-932-1115

United Disposal of Bradley, Inc.P.O. Box 179Bradley, IL 60915815-933-0081

WHITE GOODSItems that fall under the classification of appliances, or “white goods: include refrigerators,freezers, ranges, water heaters, air conditioners, humidifiers, and other similar domestic andcommercial large appliances.

These items that have not had their components removed were banned from landfill disposalon July 1, 1994. These components contain mercury switches, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)refrigerant gas (Freon) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

The only landfills permitted to receive

these appliances are those that:• Participate in the Illinois EPA’s Industrial Material Exchange Service;• Remove the white good components prior to sending to a landfill; and• Have an Illinois EPA approved operating plan and permit for white goods disposal

When purchasing a new appliance, request that the store take back your old one.

Contact your local waste hauler to find out if the appliance can be picked up at the curb or ifa pick-up can be arranged.

Check local scrap metal recycling sites to see ifthey will take your appliance.

The knowing venting of HFC (Hydrofluorocarbon)and PFC (Perfluorocarbon) refrigerants during themaintenance, service, repair, and disposal of airconditioning and refrigeration equipment(appliances) remains illegal under Section 608 ofthe Clean Air Act.

Technicians who perform maintenance, service,repair, or disposal on white goods are required topass an EPA-approved test given by an EPA-ap-proved certifying organization to become certified.

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Packing

Peanuts

Kankakee

County

Recycling OrdinanceIn February of 2006, the Kankakee County Board passed several amendments to the SolidWaste Ordinance. Due to lagging recycling rates, the Ordinance now places recycling condi-tions on the licensing of waste haulers operating within municipalities. The main points of theamendments are:

• A hauler providing residential service within a municipality with a population of over 2,000people must provide curbside recycling services.

• A hauler providing residential service within a municipality with a population of over 500people must provide a recycling drop-off site at a minimum but may elect to provide curbsideservice.

• Haulers providing residential service within a municipality must collect the following materi-als for recycling: newspaper, newspaper inserts, junkmail, phone books, aluminum cans,steel and/or bi-metal cans, cardboard, colored & white paper, magazines, glass bottles andjars, HDPE # 2 & PETE # 1 plastic containers, and any other specific materials recycled bythe hauler.

• Haulers must provide a brochure to all residential customers listing materials accepted andwhether single stream (commingled) recycling is allowed.

• Is is unlawful for any hauler to dispose of collected recyclables in a landfill or other finaldisposal facility.

• Owners/managers of rental and non-rental residential multi-family dwelling units locatedwithin a municipality with over 2000 people must provide recycling services to their tenants.

• Owners/managers of rental and non-rental multi-family dwelling units located in unincorpo-rated areas must provide recycling services to the units.

• All haulers of waste and recyclables must submit annual reports to the County Solid WasteManager on tonnages collected.

• Failure to comply with the Ordinance may result in suspension or revocation of the haulinglicense.

This Recycling Ordinance may be amended in the future to require convenient, curbsidereusable recycling bins or carts so that residents do not have to purchase or leave their home toattain recycling bags (which go into a landfill!).

If your hauler is not collecting the items listed above for recycling, or if you live in an apart-ment building or mobile home park and are not getting recycling service, please contact815-937-2940, Ext. 230 for assistance.

LANDFILL

NEWSThe Illinois Supreme Court recentlygranted the Illinois Pollution ControlBoard's Petition for Leave to Appeal(PLA) the 3rd District Appellate Court'sDecision in Town & Country Utilities,Inc. and Kankakee Regional Landfill,LLC vs. The Illinois Pollution ControlBoard; County of Kankakee; Edward D.Smith as State's Attorney of KankakeeCounty; City of Kankakee, Illinois CityCouncil; Byron Sandberg; and WasteManagement of Illinois, Inc. 3rd District,No. 3-03-0025; Supreme Court Nos.101619, 101652. The Illinois PollutionControl Board in PCB 03-31, 33, 35,reversed the City of Kankakee's decisionto grant siting approval to Town &Country on January 9, 2003 based onCriterion (ii) of Section 39.2 (a) of theAct (protection of public health andsafety). In a non-precedential order onSeptember 7, 2005, the 3rd DistrictAppellate Court, with one Justicedissenting, reversed the Illinois PollutionControl Board's decision, therebyreinstating the City of Kankakee's grantof landfill siting approval.

Kankakee County also filed a PLAwith regard to the 3rd District's decisionto affirm the Board's ruling that the Cityproceeding was fundamentally fair.The Supreme Court also granted theKankakee County PLA and consolidatedthe two appeals.

In the meanwhile, the Waste Manage-ment landfill located on Route 45(Kankakee RDF) is currently undergoingpermitted closure activities includingplacement of final cover materials andvegetative soils. Certification of closureof the landfill is expected prior to January 2007.

The UPS Store1511 N. Convent (Route 45)Suite 700Bourbonnais, IL 60914815-929-1511Packing Peanuts, Bubble Wrap

Packing Nuts658 N. Convent (Route 45)Bourbonnais, IL 60914815-935-0266Packing Peanuts, BubbleWrap, Cardboard boxes

PKG Express647 W. BroadwayBradley, IL 60915815-932-1414Packing Peanuts,Bubble Wrap

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How to Reduce

Unwanted Advertising

MailEveryday your mailbox probably contains offers ofpre-approved credit or insurance. While these offers giveyou numerous choices and some Americans welcomethese opportunities, many others prefer not to receive thismail which is inevitably thrown into the garbage.

Your rights as a consumer includes the ability to “opt-out,”or prevent consumer credit reporting companies from usingyour credit file information for pre-approved offers of credit or insur-ance. You can reduce the amount of waste you throw away by doing the following:

First, contact the Direct Marketing Association and register with the name removal file bysending your name(s) and addresses as they appear on your mail to:

Mail Preference ServiceDirect Marketing AssociationP.O. Box 643Carmel, NY 10512

Or visit www.the-dma.org/consumers/consumerassistance.html

Second, the four largest credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, Innovis, and TransUnion) havedeveloped a web-site to help you say “No” to receiving these pre-approved offers.

Visit www.optoutprescreen.com/ and conduct this process on line or you can also“opt-out” by dialing 888-5-OPT-OUT (888-567-8688). You’ll be asked to provide yourname, address, social security number, and date of birth.

You may request to Opt-Out from pre-approved offer lists for 5 years or permanently.Opting out will not end all solicitations from all local merchants, religious and charitableorganizations, professional and alumni associations, and politicians. To eliminate thesesources of “junk mail,” write directly to each source.

In addition, when ordering from catalogs, always look for a box on the order that states“please do not sell my name” or a similar statement. Be sure to check this box.

America Recycles Day 2005In commemoration of America Recycles Day 2005, KankakeeCount presented an award to two area businesses committedto recycling.

Martin Whalen Office Solutions, Inc. and The Country Table Catering Businesses re-ceived “Recycler of the Year” awards and a desk clock made out of recycled bicycle partsat the November 2005 meeting of the County Board.

Martin Whalen has been recycling for 4 years. They purchased a cardboard bailer toprepare cardboard for recycling, which is picked up for no charge by the hauler. Theyalso recycle aluminum cans, laser printer fax cartridges, copier drums, and pallets. Their efforts have resulted in a cost savings due to diversion

of particulary the cardboard from landfill disposal.

The Country Table has been involved in recycling for 11 years and is a family effort. Cardboard ispacked for shipping to Malone’s Pallet Repair and disposal located on Route 17 in Kankakee whereit is also bailed. Other recycled materials include tin cans, glass bottles, plastics, and aluminumcans. Leftover food meeting health standards is donated to the Salvation Army.

The dedication shown by these two companies is an example to us all.

Buy Recycled

Products &

Close the

Recycling

Loop!Browse the following web-sites to findinnovative and unique products made fromrecycled materials:

www.recycledproducts.com

www.amazingrecycled.com

www.ecomall.com

www.uncommongoods.com

www.treecycle.com

www.biocorpusa.com

www.millerpromotions.com

www.rubberecycle.com

www.clothesmadefromscrap.com

www.abundantearth.com

www.recycledofficeproducts.com

www.fireandlight.com

www.resourcerevival.com

www.motherboardinc.com

www.ponyswings.com

www.usedrubberusa.com