Join the Recycling Action Team

Action Team Chair: Barb Day
barbjday1934@gmail.com

The Recycling Action Team coordinates county-wide recycling drives throughout the year. Our recycling drives support an Illinois statute to recycle electronics, as well as batteries, lightbulbs and textiles.

Update on our Styrofoam Recycling Program

Starting November 15, 2025, the Styrofoam Recycling Program is suspended.

Starting 11/15/2025, the Styrofoam Recycling Program will stop collecting Styrofoam and other materials like packing peanuts. Unfortunately, our trusted recycling partner can no longer take Styrofoam from our drop-off sites. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience. The Defenders are working on resources to help limit use of Styrofoam.

All Environmental Defenders Styrofoam drop-off sites will halt collection including: Algonquin Township Road District in Crystal Lake, City of Woodstock Public Works, Village of Algonquin Public Works Facility.

Recycling Drives

The Recycling Action Team joins the McHenry County Department of Health at recycling events all around the County to collect Styrofoam, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, clothing and textiles, and electronics. View the Green Guide for upcoming events in 2025.

2025 Green Guide