Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility Open
- Saturday, November 1, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- 1150 N. North Branch St.

Since the Facility opened 2 years ago, more than 14,000 residents have
recycled:
● 464,400 pounds of chemicals
● 471,083 pounds of household electronics

Take your unwanted paints, chemicals, and computers at the Household
Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility, 1150 N. North Branch (two
blocks east of the Kennedy at Division St.) For more information and a
complete list of accepted materials, visit
www.cityofchicago.org/Environment and click on “Household Chemicals
and Computer Recycling Facility” on the right-hand side.

Chicago Wilderness Congress
- Thursday, November 13 from 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- University of Illinois, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd.

Congress 2008 is the premier event to highlight the resources, science
and collaborative conservation action of the Chicago Wilderness
consortium. Attendees will get to network with more than 230
representatives from public, private and corporate partners in the
region, and hear updates on programs occurring in Chicago. Registration
is $40, student rate is $20. Register online at
www.regonline.com/cwcongress or at the event.

Mayor Daley’s Winter Preparedness Fairs
- Beginning November 2008

Learn how to save money and prepare your home for winter by attending
one of our free weatherization fairs. The fairs showcase ways to
weatherize your home using weather stripping, window plastic and other
energy-saving means. You can also connect with local and state agencies
that may help you save money on your heating bills. Below is a list of
the November fairs. A full list of fairs and available assistance can be
found at www.cityofchicago.org/Environment.

● Wednesday, November 5
3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Chicago Agricultural High School, 3857 W.
111th St.

● Wednesday, November 12
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Michelle Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison
St.

● Friday, November 14
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave.

● Saturday, November 15
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway

● Tuesday, November 18
3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Roosevelt High School, 3436 W. Wilson Ave.

● Thursday, November 20
3:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Sherman Park, 1301 W. 52nd St.

● Saturday, November 22
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Illinois College of Optometry, 3241 S.
Michigan Ave.