Will County to Host New Lenox Recyclepalooza With Support from Dart Container

New Lenox, IL – September 10, 2025 - Will County residents and landowners are invited to attend the Recyclepalooza on Saturday, September 13—a free household recycling event hosted by Will County Green. Held by appointment only in New Lenox, the event provides a convenient way for residents to dispose of hard-to-recycle materials like hazardous waste, electronics, tires, and foam. Dart Container, a leading provider of sustainable foodservice packaging solutions, is supporting the event by handling the collection and transportation of clean foam polystyrene materials. All collected foam will be processed at Dart’s facilities and repurposed by manufacturers into products like picture frames, crown molding, and other durable goods. Accepted items include: Electronics (limit 2 TVs per vehicle) Household Chemicals & Hazardous Waste: Oil-based paint, stains, varnishes, solvents, aerosol cans Automotive fluids like oil, antifreeze, old gasoline, and brake fluid Pesticides, fertilizers, and general cleaning products Rigid Foam Packaging & Containers: Clean foam cups, clamshells, and meat trays Paint: Up to 15 gallons (oil-based only) Wood, Carpet, Padding Scrap Metal: Hangers, keys, tools, car parts, siding Reusables & Donations: Clothing, books, toys, cookware, small household goods Worn American flags (collected by VFW) Eyeglasses, walkers, and wheelchairs (collected by Lions Club and scouts).