In 2008, the Village Board signed the Greenest Region Compact of Metropolitan Chicago, thereby establishing their commitment to improve the region’s air, water and land, reduce greenhouse gases, minimize waste, and reduce energy consumption through a series of environmental actions. Mayor Jackson tackled energy conservation by distributing thousands of free CFL bulbs at Village events. In addition, Mayor Jackson also created a Village Green Team, staffed with committed Village department representatives who are planning ways the Village can green-up Village operations and educate residents about reducing their impact to the environment. Mayor Jackson appointed Trustee Ed Pope to serve as the Village Board’s Green Team Liaison.

As part of our going green initiative that began in 2009, Glendale Heights is also working with the DuPage Water Commission, along with other communities, to start a Water Conservation and Protection Program aimed at providing information and tools to our residents about being good stewards of our finite water supply. The Village’s Green Team partner with the Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce for its annual “Energy in Motion 5K Walk/Run” to once again provide informational booths about water conservation, as well as other ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The Village also initiated several new community-wide recycling and disposal programs, including Battery Recycling, Cell Phone Recycling, Medical Equipment Recycling, and a Pharmaceutical Disposal Program. All of these “Go Green” efforts led to the Village earning its Earth Flag and a Resolution of Commendation from the DuPage County Board in 2009 for our ongoing commitment to the environment.

Greening Efforts in Our Community

Huskie Tools Makes Smart Environmental Choices (pdf)
Queen Bee District 16 Schools Earn Earth Flag (pdf)
Eaton Corporation Cleans Up Litter and Plants Flowers at Heritage Park (pdf)

Glendale Heights' Eco-Friendly Programs

• Electronic Recycling Program: Collections Accepted on THURSDAYS (7:30 AM – 3:00 PM; May-Nov ONLY) at the Village of Glendale Heights Public Services Garage-1635 Glen Ellyn Rd. All electronic equipment accepted except for items containing hazardous waste or refrigerants; visit (please link to article) for list of items accepted. For more information, you may contact greenteam@glendaleheights.org. Please note: This is a self-serve, drop-off facility. Please bring assistance if needed, to unload your items. If you or are a Business, School, or Organization, please contact Creative Recycling at 813.442.3570 to make arrangements for drop-offs. Click here to learn more about CRS.

• Battery Recycling Program: Look for our Battery Recycle container at any public counter. We are accepting household batteries, including AA, D and 9-volt, at Village buildings during normal operating hours.

• Cell Phone Recycling Program: The Glendale Heights Police Department is collecting digital cell phones, chargers, and their batteries. Please drop-off cell phones and their necessary accessories in a plastic bag to the Police Department at 300 Civic Center Plaza, or call 1.630.909.5459 for more information.

• Used Medical Equipment Recycling Program: The Village’s Medical Equipment Pantry accepts walkers, wheel chairs, canes, quad canes, crutches, commodes and other bathroom equipment. To schedule your drop-off appointment or to borrow equipment, please call the Police Community Outreach at 1.630.909.5459.

• U.S. Flag Disposal Program: A Flag Depository is located at the turn about of the Civic Center Plaza parking lot. Please retire your unserviceable, torn, tattered, faded flag for proper military disposal. For more information, you may contact Trustee Chester Pojack at 1.630.909.5310. Click on the following titles to read the newspaper articles written regarding the Glendale Heights Flag Disposal Program:
  • Where Old Glory Gets Fitting Funeral (pdf)
  • Old Glory Has Faded: Now What? (pdf)

Electronic Recycling Program
Collection Count, as of 11/19/10, 68,515 lbs. For program information, click here.

Where to find a Recycling Facility. Click here for information on where to find a location to recycle items not accepted by your waste/recycling service provider.

You can also visit: www.dupageco.org/recycling
www.scarceecoed.org
www.earth911.org
The Homeowners Guide

Safely Dispose of Expired or Unused Medications. Click here to download a pdf press release regarding the new RxBOX drop box.

For great green cleaning recipes, click here.