Village News

SWANCC to Provide Permanent Collection 

Locations for Electronics

Glenview, March 23, 2010 – In September 2009, Illinois became the 16^th state to adopt an electronics recycling law known as the Electronics Products Recycling and Reuse Act (SB2313). This legislation bans certain electronic items, mainly computer monitors and televisions, from Illinois landfills in January 2012.

 Since 1999, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) has provided electronics recycling programs for residents in its member communities. Bi-annual one-day events held on Saturdays were well attended, but did not meet everyone’s needs. These events had long lines and wait times. Workers were overwhelmed by the high tonnage of materials collected.  

In 2007, SWANCC offered a more convenient way for residents to recycle their electronics through the Agency’s seasonal At Home Pickup Program. For a fee of $25, residents could have up to 6 items picked up at their front door. This popular program will start up again in May 2010.

 As a more sustainable solution for collecting old electronics, the largest growing part of our waste stream, SWANCC has established four permanent locations for residents to drop off electronics on a weekly basis  at no cost. The Village of Winnetka is the first to begin taking residentially-generated electronics on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m., at their Public Works Yard, 1390 Willow Road.

Under the new Electronics Products Recycling and Reuse Act (SB2313), ONLY the following items will be accepted:  

Computers – PCs and laptops                         Scanners

Computer Monitors                                         Mobile Phones

Peripherals – mice, keyboards, zip drives       

MP3 Players

Televisions                                                      PDAs

Printers                                                            VHS players

Fax Machines                                                  DVD players

                        Video Game Consoles

Electronics from businesses, institutions or schools will not be accepted.   By May 1, 2010, three additional SWANCC communities will host drop-off locations. For more information, visit swancc.org.

2009 Annual Water Quality Report

 The Kenilworth Water Department recently mailed out its Annual Water Quality Report to all residences and businesses in the Village of Kenilworth .  This is in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements of public water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the water supply and the quality of its water.

The key piece of information for most consumers is that our drinking water quality continues to surpass all state and federal regulations, without exception.  The report includes other information of interest to consumers such as water quality test results, definitions, source of water, and a note to immuno-compromised persons.  

The report also reflects the commitment and dedication of the Water Department staff to providing the highest quality drinking water to the residents of Kenilworth . If you did not receive a copy of the report or have any questions, contact the Water Department at (847) 251-1094.

Recycling Services
Recycling bags are available 24 hours in the lobby of Village Hall in order for residents to pick up bags after business hours and weekends. We ask you to provide your name, address, and the date you picked up the recycling bags on the yellow sign-in sheet on the front counter of Village Hall. Please take only two bundles at a time so that bags will be available to other residents. Perrin Brothers Trucking Company now accepts all recyclable materials; though, the current bags do not reflect this until the Village orders new bags. This includes magazines, soda bottles, tin cans, etc. Keep in mind that materials that contain food waste or Styrofoam are not considered recyclable.

Lawn Waste Pick-up
In addition, the Village of Kenilworth has made the pick-up of lawn clippings simpler; residents are no longer required exclusively to use the Village’s bags for lawn waste. The Village’s waste removal provider, Perrin Brothers Trucking Company, will now collect lawn bags that are typically available at most retail hardware and grocery stores including but not limited to Jewel, Dominick’s, Walgreen’s, Home Depot, Menards, etc. Lawn bags will continue to be sold at Village Hall for a limited time while the supplies last. Lawn waste pick up will begin April 1st. We remind residents that recycling bags are NOT acceptable to use for the purpose of lawn waste removal.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Village Staff, we thank you for your patience during these procedural changes. Village Staff works meticulously to grant residents the best services for the community. If you have any questions regarding recycling or lawn waste pick-up, please call the Village Hall at 847-251-1666 or come back to the website.