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
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