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Flossmoor Recyclepalooza Returns April 25

The event is held in the parking lot of Parker Junior High.

Flossmoor Recyclepalooza returns April 25.
Flossmoor Recyclepalooza returns April 25. (Courtesy Village of Flossmoor)

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Flossmoor's Recyclepalooza has returned to the spring season to help you with residents' spring cleaning.

This year's event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Parker Junior High School parking lot on Saturday, April 25.

Accepted items this year are:

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  • Accessories, including: backpacks, belts, computer bags, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, purses, tote bags & wallets
  • American flags
  • Apparel, including: baby clothes, blouses, coats, dresses, formal wear, hats, jackets, jeans, pants, scarves, shirts, shoes, socks, suits, sweaters, swimsuits, ties & undergarments
  • Bicycles
  • Electronics / E-waste (TVs: $15 fee; Monitors: $10 fee, cash or card accepted)
  • Eyeglasses
  • Household items (no furniture), including: baskets, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, drapes, pillows, quilts, sheets, shower curtains, sleeping bags, sofa covers, towels & washcloths
  • Legos
  • Oral care products & packaging, used
  • Plastic bread tags
  • Pop tops
  • Prescription bottles, empty
  • Razors, used
  • Styrofoam, clean & dry
  • Toys, including: plastic, plus & stuffed
  • Travel-sized toiletries, new
  • Trophies & medals

Residents are reminded to pack like items together & label. Volunteers will unload your vehicle at this drive-through event.

The event is sponsored by the Flossmoor Green Commission, Flossmoor School District 161 and Homewood Disposal.

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