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Plastic Bags - Many grocery stores and some other retailers will accept plastic bags for recycling provided they are clean and dry. Styrofoam – Some shippers will accept loose fill plastics (Styrofoam packing peanuts) for reuse. Information on retailers that accept loose fill plastics for reuse or recycling is available through an automated hotline, 800-828-2214. The Earth911 website may also have locations that accept these materials for recycling or reuse. Small Batteries - Since retailers and other organizations who accept household and other small batteries may have limitations on the type of batteries they accept, please refer to the Earth911 website for current information. The Village of Riverside encourages its residents and businesses to investigate the use of rechargeable batteries. Vehicle Batteries – Most retailers that sell batteries will accept batteries for recycling. Vehicle Tires - Most retailers that sell tires will accept tires for recycling for a small fee. Thank you for your recycling efforts. Should you have any questions, or need further information, please contact the Village of Riverside at 708-447-2700, the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency at 708-453-9100 or Flood Brothers at 630-261-0400 42