The Village of Villa Park will hold its annual Spring Sweep recycling and shredding drop-off event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 16. The drive-through Spring Sweep will take place along Home Avenue, near Villa Park Village Hall.
Attendees must remain in their vehicles at all times during the event. Volunteers will unload items from attendees’ vehicles. If possible, pack all items to be dropped off in your trunk, preferably in labeled boxes for easy removal.
Traffic will enter eastbound on Home Avenue from northbound Harvard Avenue and exit onto Ardmore Avenue. This event is free for Villa Park residents, with a $20 flat fee per vehicle for non-residents for electronics and paper shredding.
Paint will not be accepted at this year’s event. Residents can drop off paint year-round at designated locations. To find local drop-off sites and learn more, visit paintcare.org/states/illinois/.
Acceptable items include: electronics, including computers, monitors, printers, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, mice, cables and keyboards; used eyeglasses, hearing aids, ink cartridges, cell phones and chargers; old, tattered and faded American flags; fluorescent bulbs and household batteries; full and discharged fire extinguishers; microwaves, small metal appliances and metal fans; adult and children’s bicycles in repairable condition; lead/acid automotive and marine batteries; clothing, sheets, towels, books and holiday lights. Documents will also be accepted for shredding. There is a limit of three banker boxes per household.
Smoke detectors will be accepted for a fee of $12 (cash-exact change only, or credit card).
In addition to paint, items that will not be accepted at this year’s Spring Sweep include: small engines, compressors, units, medications and sharps, Styrofoam, wooden speakers, and tires.
For more information, including an event map, visit invillapark.com/spring-sweep.
