You're invited to SCARCE's annual open house! Pick up a friend and carpool over for a behind-the-scenes look at our operations. Learn more about our rescue projects, recycling programs, and educational offerings while enjoying light refreshments and chatting with like-minded SCARCE supporters.

Plus, get extra shopping time at our Used Book & Record Sale - rarely open during the evening. A great opportunity to find gifts for the music fan or bibliophile in your life at a bargain!

Kudos this month go out to Pumpkin Smash hosts and volunteers across northern Illinois, NOW Foods eco-certifying more sites, local towns providing extra options for cooking oil recycling, and students in District 93 advocating for clean water with a video about their storm drain service project.

Don't toss those old light strands - recycle them! There are dozens of locations across DuPage County and the Chicagoland area thanks to Elgin Recycling. Check out list to find a location near you.

DuPage County was one of 27 organizations in Illinois that received the award for it's significant achievements in protecting the environment, helping sustain the future, and improving the economy. The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center administers the awards, which are presented to organizations in Illinois that have demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence through outstanding and innovative sustainability practices. Read more about the award here.

Winter seems here to stay already. Check out the tips in the video above from DuPage County on how to properly use ice melt for slick-free surfaces and healthy waterways. Hint: go light on the salt! Check out more tips in our post from last year.

The holiday season is upon us and Cool DuPage in conjunction with the Conrad Fischer and Emerson Elementary Schools in Elmhurst is decking the halls of the DuPage County 421 Building! In an effort to work on waste reduction, reuse and sustainability awareness during the holidays, students were encouraged to create ornaments or other decorations out of used and recycled materials. These decorations will be displayed on the tree and around the atrium of the 421 building from November 21st - December 30th, which is open to the public Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm. Was your imagination sparked? Consider partnering with Cool DuPage next year.

Recycling can be confusing - it can even be a little tricky for us experts to keep up. Check out the resources below to make sure you're up-to-date.

Are you considering a project at home or work that could help improve local water quality? Apply for funds for projects such as permeable pavers, native plant gardens, streambank stabilization, green roofs, and more. Applications due Jan 11th, 2019

Holidays are coming up! SCARCE will be open regular hours except for the following dates.

We will be CLOSED....

You can also view our calendar or contact us page for our Saturday and holiday hours.