CITGO, Lemont Partnered For October Recycling Event

LEMONT, IL — CITGO Lemont Refinery, the Village of Lemont and Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission partnered to host the semi-annual fall Recycling Day last month. The event provided an opportunity for community residents to drop off unwanted recyclable items and household waste.

The CITGO Lemont Refinery has co-sponsored this event with the Village of Lemont for more than 15 years, and this time, CITGO Lemont volunteers collected approximately 485 gallons of motor oil and 90 gallons of flammable liquids. CITGO said volunteers also collected fluorescent lamps and batteries.

According to CITGO, Recycling Day promotes the importance of keeping land and waterways free of harmful substances, aligning with the mission and commitment of CITGO to act as an environmentally sound neighbor.

Vice President and General Manager of the CITGO Lemont Refinery Jim Cristman said CITGO values environmental stewardship and the communities where it operates.

“By having a place to take these items, not only is household waste disposed of responsibly, but the collected materials can also be recycled,” he said in a release.

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