Recycling And Paper Shred Event

Northern Illinois residents and businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming recycling and paper shred event set for Saturday, October 2, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Carroll County Highway Department just off Rt. 64, at 10735 Mill Rd, Mt. Carroll, Illinois.

Several categories collected at the event include fees to cover a portion of recycling expenses while some categories are free. NO PAINT, NO TIRES and NO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS will be accepted.

A $.70 per pound recycling fee is being charged for the first time for all small household, rechargeable and power unit batteri...