The Burke Group Hosts Community Recycle and Donation Event

Rosemont, IL (Sept. 20, 2017) Continuing their efforts to promote environmental responsibility and sustainability, The Burke Group (TBG) is hosting a community recycle and donation event on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the TBG office parking lot: 9575 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018.

TBG is partnering with the Village of Rosemont to host this event that allows area residents and employees to get rid of unwanted items in a responsible, environmentally-friendly way. Reliable recycling and community-based donation services are being generously provided by Abt Electronics and the Salvation Army. See below for a list of accepted items.

“This event is a great opportunity to donate to those in need or just de-clutter,” said Christopher B. Burke, PhD, President of The Burke Group. “At TBG, we are constantly looking forward to determine how we can continue reducing our impact on our environment, promoting sustainability in our office and making a difference in the world around us. This recycling event can give a new life to items that we may have otherwise just thrown in the garbage, where they would sit in a landfill.”

This is the third year in a row that TBG has hosted the recycling event. Last year, the event collected 53 cubic yards of donated and recycled materials, including computer monitors, books, toys, white Styrofoam, clothes, batteries and more.

TBG has a long history of environmental responsibility, as evidenced by its award-winning Bike to Work program, which has reduced about 618,000 lbs of CO2 emissions from riding 319,000 miles since the program began in 2006. TBG also provides car charging stations for electric vehicles, has modified its building structure to reduce energy waste and instituted a composting program to support its rooftop garden.

Items Accepted:

• Electronics (NO TELEVISIONS)
• Linens/Blankets/Towels
• Batteries
• Furniture
• Appliances
• Household Goods/Kitchenware
• Clothing
• Books
• Styrofoam (PURE WHITE ONLY)
• CDs/DVDs

*Limit 4 boxes/bags, no businesses

Items Not Accepted:

• Hazardous Waste
• Televisions
• Lightbulbs
• TV Consoles/Armoires
• Medical Items/Needles
• Baby Furniture
• Car Batteries
• Smoke Detectors