If you have used medical equipment or extra medical supplies sitting around, check out these local organizations that can reuse your items to help others. We also list options for recycling or safe disposal of non-reusable goods.

Please note: SCARCE does NOT accept medical equipment or supplies.

This month we are excited to recognize the DuPage Water Commission in Elmhurst for their environmental efforts and to highlight a few volunteers that went above-and-beyond to rescue a stash of old vinyl records in the name of the environment and music preservation.

In January, SCARCE was contacted by Power Equipment Company to help Taylorville, Illinois area families that suffered after an outbreak of tornadoes on December 1st. Together, we were able to provide a van-full of children's reading and activity books to families in need. Help us continue to help communities in-need by donating your gently-used children's reading books.

Join DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation for a FREE workshop in your watershed. Learn about efforts to protect water quality where you live and connect with like-minded individuals. Registration is required. Breakfast is provided. Earn 1.5 PDHs.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with one of the many love-themed LP records in stock at SCARCE's Used Book and Record Sale! No matter your taste, we've surely got the unique album that will put a smile on your Valentine's face.

Stop by from 9am-12pm every Tuesday and Friday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

If you enjoy being able to see stars in the night sky, check out this program. Learn about responsible community lighting that saves energy, protects our night sky views and reduces the impact of artificial light on plant and animal communities.

Did you know? At the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve the skies are so clear you can see interstellar dust in the Milky Way.

Take in one or more of over 20 different films as part of this annual environmental film event. T he Festival invites you, your family and friends to go 'All In' for the planet. See the full line-up of powerful, solution-oriented films. Discover community action partners who can help you plug into projects, large and small.

Most showings are free of charge.

Are you trying to downsize and declutter your home or that of a family or friend? Join SCARCE to learn how to minimize your impact on the planet while minimizing your possessions. Two sessions offered:

Registration required.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking exhibit proposals from local artists for their upcoming Reclaimed Beauty outdoor exhibit at Mayslake Peabody Estate. The exhibit will feature artwork made of repurposed or recycled materials.

It might be below 0 outside recently but DuPage County is already looking forward to Spring. In partnership with several municipalities and townships across DuPage, the County is providing co-sponsorship funds for several document shredding events this year. These events are open to all DuPage County residents regardless of host entity. The earliest events will be the City of Wheaton on April 6th and Elmhurst College on April 13th. Several more will be held at other times throughout the summer and fall. Check our events page  https://www.dupageco.org/recyclingevents/  for participating communities and their details.

In case you missed your local drop-off, this is a friendly reminder that at SCARCE it's always holiday light recycling season. If you have string lights, extension cords or cables to recycle outside of the holiday season you can bring them to SCARCE year-round. View a list of what we accept.

Recycling can be very confusing. Help your patrons learn the do's and don'ts with our interactive exhibit that demystifies how to recycle or safely dispose of items around the home.

The "Where is Away?" exhibit is currently available for loan to libraries that serve DuPage County residents.  Learn more.

Coming to the Elmhurst Public Library for the month of March!