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2026 Recycling Calendar

2026 Recycling Calendar

April 16, 2026|Events, Recycling, Styrofoam Recycling|

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2026 Green Guide

2026 Green Guide

April 15, 2026|Events, Living Green, Recycling, Styrofoam Recycling|

The 2026 McHenry County Recycling Directory VIEW/ DOWNLOAD [...]

Spring 2026 EarthConnect

Spring 2026 EarthConnect

April 14, 2026|Bookstores, Composting, energy, Events, News, Newsletters, Recycling, Solar, Styrofoam Recycling, Waste Reduction, Water and Natural Resources Protection Action Team|

Spring 2026 EarthConnect Newsletter View/Download the Newsletter Digital Newsletter Flipbook [...]

Winter 2026 EarthConnect

Winter 2026 EarthConnect

January 14, 2026|Bookstores, Composting, energy, Events, News, Newsletters, Recycling, Solar, Styrofoam Recycling, Waste Reduction, Water and Natural Resources Protection Action Team|

Winter 2026 EarthConnect Newsletter View/Download the Newsletter Digital [...]

2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

April 25, 2025|Annual Reports, Bookstores, Composting, News, Recycling, Styrofoam Recycling, Waste Reduction, Water and Natural Resources Protection Action Team, Water Conservation|

The Environmental Defenders is excited to share our 2024 Annual Report: Rooted in [...]

Styrofoam Recycling Guidelines

Styrofoam Recycling Guidelines

October 25, 2023|Living Green, Recycling, Styrofoam Recycling|

The Defenders operate three Styrofoam recycling sheds throughout McHenry County. Algonquin [...]

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