Holiday Lights Recycling Program Gets Underway in Wheaton

Submitted by the city of Wheaton

If your holiday lights have lost their twinkle, keep them out of the trash by using a special recycling program.

Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays, Nov. 24, 2014 through Feb. 6, 2015, you can drop off your lights in the holiday light recycling containers just inside the entrance to the Public Works Storage Yard at 820 W. Liberty Drive.

This collection is in partnership with Elgin Recycling (www.elginrecycling.com).

It will accept incandescent and LED lights and extension cords in any condition. The lights will be collected and then stripped and recycled for their copper and plastic parts. No materials will be shipped overseas.

In addition to residents, the City also welcomes businesses, schools and other organizations wanting to dispose of holiday lights to participate in the program. There is no limit as to how many lights you can drop off for recycling.

Please note that this collection will NOT accept other electronic devices.