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Naperville Park District Holding Holiday Lights Recycling Program

As many residents and businesses begin assembling lights and decorations for the holidays, the Naperville Park District has announced its fourth annual holiday lights recycling program in partnership with Elgin Recycling, beginning Nov. 18 and ending Feb. 14, 2014.

Rather than tossing old, nonworking lights in the trash, the Naperville Park District is inviting the community to recycle the lights in three locations throughout the district.

The following types of lights will be accepted: Mini-lights, C-7 lights, C-9 lights, Rope lights, LED lights and extension cords. All colors and lengths will be accepted.

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The Park District will receive a rebate of approximately $.15 for each pound of lights recycled. The rebate will be used to support the District’s ongoing environmental initiatives.

“Over the past three years we have helped divert more than 2 ½ tons of lights from the landfill,” said Director of Marketing Sameera Luthman. “It’s one simple way to make the holidays greener for our community.”

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The following Naperville Park District locations will be accepting lights for recycling:

  • Barn Recreation Center, 421 W. Martin Avenue (Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
  • Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Avenue – Lower Level (Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
  • Springbrook Golf Course, 2220 W. 83rd Street (Hours: Mon.-Sun., 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.). Please note that Springbrook Golf Course will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1.

For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.

Submitted by the Naperville Park District


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