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SUMMARY:Compost Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Compost Giveaway \nSaturday\, May 2nd from 10am-2pm \nShovels provided\, please bring your own buckets. Limit 20 gallons per household. \nCelebrate International Compost Awareness Week. Reap all the benefits of adding compost to your vegetable garden\, flower beds or landscaping. Experts available to teach you how to compost in your backyard or find a local drop off site.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/compost-giveaway/
LOCATION:Kishwaukee Brewing Company\, 1900 Dillard Ct\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks - May
DESCRIPTION:Attend on Zoom\n\nTommy Vaughn\, WasteNot Compost’s Growth Manager\, will speak about WasteNot’s work in McHenry County and plans for expanding access to composting in the area. WasteNot currently services businesses in McHenry and operates a drop-off program for residents in collaboration with Environmental Defenders of McHenry County (EDMC). \n5pm begins our social hour to mix\, mingle and meet like-minded peers. Presentation starts at 5:45 pm! We encourage all guests to order food before the presentations begin or make a dining room table reservation for after the presentation.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/green-drinks-may/
LOCATION:Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen\, 110 N Main St\, Crystal Lake\, Illinois\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks
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SUMMARY:Styrofoam Kick-Off Event
DESCRIPTION:Styrofoam Kick-Off EventMAY 9\, 2026 | 9am-12pm \nAlgonquin Township Road District \n3702 US-14\, Crystal Lake \nTo keep the Defenders’ Styrofoam Recycling Program available to our community\, we need your support. Your donations directly fund & manage the collection\, processing\, and recycling of Styrofoam. We’re fundraising $7\,500. We can’t do this without you! Donate today to make a lasting impact. \nDonate
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/styrofoam-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:McHenry County Department of Health\nMcHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\nSaturday\, May 30th | 9am-12pm \nBatteries ‒ Household (A\, C\, D\, AA\, AAA\, Lithium\, Ni-Cad\, Button and NI-MH) are accepted for $1.00 per pound\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled. Lead batteries (car\, motorcycle\, sump pump\, marine) are accepted at no charge. \nFluorescent Light Bulbs – The following are accepted for a fee\, which only covers our costs to get them recycled:\n4-foot\, $.50 each;\n8-foot\, $1.00 each;\nCompact bulbs used in lamps and lighting fixtures\, $.50 each \nPacking Peanuts – clean\, dry\, in a box or bag \nStyrofoam – clean\, with no glue\, tape\, food or anything else attached to it. Soft material that bends and is generally used in packaging is not accepted. If it has a smooth cover (usually blue or pink in color) on it\, it is not accepted. \nTextiles – Clothes\, blankets\, towels\, shoes\, etc.\, with holes\, worn out\, torn\, accepted at no charge\, BUT they must be clean.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/recycling-drive-4/
LOCATION:McHenry County Administration Building\, 667 Ware Road\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Recycling
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SUMMARY:Pedalpalooza 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhilarating cycling event that not only promises an unforgettable weekend but also makes a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community! Pedalpalooza is a fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting Family Health Partnership Clinic\, a lifeline for the uninsured residents in our area. \nPump up those tires\, dust off your helmets and embark on a scavenger hunt type journey throughout the county at your pace\, start and finish wherever and whenever you like making sure to stop in as many participating establishments along the way! Pedalpalooza is a community-driven event focused on raising funds to ensure that everyone in our community has access to essential heart disease screenings\, preventive care\, education and chronic disease management. But also partners with local small businesses to give special discounts\, raffles or offers to our Pedalpalooza-ers.  Check out some of your favorite places and maybe find a few new ones to patronize!  You will receive access to the Goosechase App\, Directory of locations\, official wristband and Tshirt.  You can bike\, walk\, run\, drive- whatever works for you- there is no wrong way to Pedalpalooza. \nWhy Pedalpalooza? The funds raised during this event will directly contribute to heart health initiatives\, enabling the clinic to provide heart disease screenings\, preventative care\, education and chronic disease management to uninsured individuals in our community. Together\, we can make a tangible difference in preventing heart-related issues and promoting overall well-being!
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/pedalpalooza-2026/
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SUMMARY:Use-It-Again Garage Sale (Donation Drop-Off)
DESCRIPTION:Donation Drop-Off\nSUN May 31 | 2pm – 4pm\nMON June 1- WED June 3 | 10am – 3pm \nAll items must be CLEAN and in working order with all of their parts (cords\, battery packs\, etc). \nPreferred Items: \n\nToys & games\nKitchen items (utensils\, plates & bowls\, pots & pans)\nSturdy\, non-upholstered furniture & yard furniture\nAnything for the yard/garden\n\nWe CANNOT Accept: \n\nClothing\nStuffed animals\nUpholstered furniture\nLarge appliances\nNon-working or unclean small appliances or toy\nTVs\, monitors\, computers\nLarge exercise equipment\n\nVolunteer
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/use-it-again-garage-sale-donation-drop-off/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Road District\, 3702 Route 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Member Events,Public Events,Waste Reduction
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