2008 Press Release: City To Distribute Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)

For immediate release
April 18, 2008

The City of Des Plaines will be distributing free COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS (CFLs) to corporate residents during regular working hours at the Cashier’s Counter, Des Plaines City Hall, 1420 Miner Street, and at the Public Service Desk of the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Street beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2008. A supply of the bulbs, which are being used to reduce energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions, was made available to Des Plaines as a member of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus through a grant from the Northern Illinois Energy Project (NIEP) and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NIEP).

Bulbs will be distributed, while supplies last, to Des Plaines residents showing identification indicating name and address. A limit of three light bulbs will be given per household per location and event. An information packet regarding using CFLs, including recycling the bulbs, will be available at the distribution locations. In acknowledgement of Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, the Des Plaines Library will staff a green light bulb distribution table. Residents are encouraged to stop by.

In addition to distribution sites at Des Plaines City Hall and the Public Library, the bulbs will be made available at various DEEP GREEN Des Plaines events, which will be posted on this page. 

The Des Plaines Public Works Department has provided the following information regarding area CFL recycling opportunities:

• City of Des Plaines - Residents only may bring CFLs (limit 4) to the Public Works Garage, 1111 Joseph Schwab Road, Des Plaines. For details or questions call 847-391-5464.
• Ikea, Schaumburg - 1800 E. McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173. For additional information call 847-969-9700.
• Ikea, Bolingbrook - 750 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. For information call 630-972-7900.
• Participating local Ace Hardware Stores - ComEd is partnering with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Ace Hardware to conduct a pilot CFL recycling program where 148 participating local Ace Hardware stores in northern Illinois will accept used　CFLs from ComEd customers through　June 2008　and properly dispose of them in "IEPA-approved" recycling facilities. Contact your local store for information on their participation.
• Illinois Environmental Protection Agency – The IEPA co-Sponsors Locations and Events open to all Illinois residents. For details or questions call Waste Reduction Unit at 217-785-8604.

Permanent Locations:

Naperville Household Hazardous Waste Center located behind Fire Station #4, 1971 Brookdale Road, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, excluding holidays.

For details or questions call Naperville Public Works, 630-420-4190 (M-F, 7:00 am-4:00 pm).

City of Chicago Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility, 1150 N. North Branch on Goose Island.

For details or questions call City of Chicago, 312-744-7672.

Visit this website for additional CFL bulb recycling locations. For additional information regarding the distribution of CFLs in Des Plaines call 847-391-5464.

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