March 2026 Newsletter
Happy Spring! A genuine thank you to the counties, agencies, organizations, and businesses that are 2026 members.
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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.
Summary of EPA The Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/)
Summary of CERA The Consumer Electronics Recycling Act (CERA) is
2026 CONFERENCE UPDATE Save the Date – ILCSWMA will host its annual conference on October 29 & 30, 2026, at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center. More details will
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William McDonough,
Architect who works in Green and Sustainable Design