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November-December
City of Elgin
2023 Newsletter
Holiday Waste Reminders
Shop Local This Holiday Season
There can be a lot of extra waste around the holidays. Here are
some reminders of what can and what cannot go in your
curbside recycling carts.
Cardboard boxes are recyclable (please flatten. If outside of
container, cannot exceed 4’ x 4’).
Wrapping paper is recyclable (unless it has glitter).
Absolutely no plastic bags in your recycling bin.
Holiday lights CANNOT be recycled in your curbside bin; they
CAN be recycled through the At Your Door service or at a Kane
County Recycles location.
Toys do not go in the recycling cart. Donate toys in good
condition to a local charity or use the Simple Recycling service.
Christmas Tree Collection
Christmas tree collection begins December 26: Trees are
collected on your regular trash pickup day. This service is free to
Elgin residents December 26 through Friday, January 12, after
which one garbage sticker is required.
All decorations, stands, etc. must be removed.
Do NOT place trees in plastic bags.
Must be free of snow/ice for curbside disposal.
Must be placed on parkway (the area generally located
between the street and sidewalk).
When planning your holiday shopping, there’s no reason to stray far
from home! Elgin offers many unique gift options. From national
chains to independent shops, to restaurants and entertainment,
there’s an Elgin gift for every taste! Local businesses create local
jobs, shopping local saves gas and time, and a portion of your sales
tax comes directly back to the community. Get out and explore the
area to discover how many wonderful gifts can be found just
minutes from your house.
At Your Door Special Collection
Elgin residents have an easy and convenient way to dispose of household
hazardous waste and to recycle electronics through the At Your Door
service. You can schedule for household hazardous waste and electronics
to be picked up at your residence, at no added cost, as part of your
regular Waste Management service.
Materials accepted include items such as automotive products, garden
chemicals, paint products, household cleaners, electronics, and batteries.
To schedule a pickup, contact Waste Management at 800-449-7587
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find more information at
cityofelgin.org/atyourdoor.
Holiday Schedule - Delayed Pickups
During the week of Thanksgiving, Thursday and Friday
collections will be delayed by one day.
During the week of Christmas, all collections will be delayed
by one day.
During the week of New Year’s, all collections will be delayed
by one day.
Automotive Products
Antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid,
motor oil and filters, fuels, and
more.
Garden Chemicals
Fertilizers, insect sprays, herbicides,
pesticides, and weed killers.
Paint Products
Paint, caulk, glue, stain, stripper,
thinner, and wood preservative.
Household Cleaners
Ammonia, heavy-duty cleaner, rust
remover, tile/shower cleaner,
upholstery cleaner, and more.
Electronics
Computers, monitors, keyboards,
MP3 players, televisions (limit one
per call), DVD/CD players, tape
players, VCR, cell phones, desktop
printers, fax machines, and
microwaves.
Mercury Containing Items
Batteries, compact fluorescent
lamps, fluorescent tubes,
thermometers, and thermostats.
Sharps, Needles and Lancets
Must be placed in a sealed, rigid,
puncture resistant container.
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