You can contact the Senior Center for more information about future sharps collections.

Sharps will only be accepted at scheduled collection events - This is not a routine/daily service. The Niles Senior Center periodically hosts 'sharps' (needles, etc.) collections.

Unused/Expired prescription medications.

This program helps reduce disposal of medications in the sewer system by collecting the following items: Residents can anonymously and free of charge, dispose of medications at a drop box located at the Senior Center, located at 999 Civic Center Dr. In conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) the Village operates a Medication Take Back Program for residents. Please note: Sharps collection is only available at scheduled collection events. Drop off locations are the Niles Fitness Center and Public Services building. This program runs November through February each year. This recycling program is sponsored by the Village of Niles, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), and Elgin Recycling, Inc. The strands are chopped, separated, baled and sold as a commodity to foundries and mills in the United States. will gather the collected material, which will then be processed at their Palatine facility.

Through this free recycling program, old holiday lights are reclaimed, reprocessed, made into new products and kept out of the landfills, making the season much brighter. Prescription drugs can be dropped off at the Niles Police Department Prescription Drug Drop Box at 7000 W Touhy Avenue.Įvery year, residents find themselves purchasing new strands of holiday lights. For information on recycling events for hazardous materials or drop-off locations, please visit the SWANCC website. For a complete list or if you are unsure, please contact Groot at 80. Examples of materials not allowed in the regular curb waste stream include latex paint, pool chemicals, lawn chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, smoke detectors, medical waste, drain cleaners, and gasoline.

Hazardous Waste Household chemical waste is not permitted in regular curb-side pickup.

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