Newsletters

Happy Spring! A genuine thank you to the counties, agencies, organizations, and businesses that are 2026 members.

January 1, 2026, begins a new calendar year for your ILCSWMA membership. Please renew by March 15. Not a member, please consider joining this amazing association. Illinois is starting strong with two EPR programs, PaintCare and Battery Network (formerly called Call2Recycle), that have drop-off options throughout the state for used paint and batteries. Look for time-sensitive workshop and webinar details.

The November-December issue contains a summary of the Illinois Circularity Conference and information about PaintCare, IEPA’s Tire Collection Pilot Program, and other new and exciting projects and programs.

The Septmber issue contains details for the Illinois Circularity Conference on October 14 & 15 in East Peoria. Register now and book your room at the Embassy Suites by September 22.

The June issue contains a membership update, members in the news, and details for the Illinois Circularity Conference. Registration is now open – book your room and join us in October.

It’s April, and that means another Earth Day is upon us, the 55th to be exact! I know this is a busy time of the year, but I ask to take a few minutes to scroll through our latest edition of this newsletter and hope that you find it informative and empowering.

We’re closing this year out with a great newsletter that includes a conference wrap up and lots of other need to know news and highlights of exciting things to come in the new year.

We’re closing this year out with a great newsletter that includes a conference wrap up and lots of other need to know news and highlights of exciting things to come in the new year.

Less than 8 weeks away from the ILCSWMA Conference. Read Important Info Here.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Recycle Coach are proud to launch digital technology for waste and recycling state-wide!