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McHenry County to add ‘Recycle Coach’ tool; electronics and Styrofoam drop-off services shift
Summary
County staff said a Recycle Coach web tool will soon help residents find recycling and pickup rules; the county’s electronics vendor will not continue one-day events in 2026 and local Styrofoam volunteer drop-offs are ending because processors will not accept the material.
County staff told the Board of Health on Nov. 17 that the department will add a Recycle Coach web application to the county website so residents can check local recycling and pickup schedules.
Director Noem said the tool will let municipalities add local franchise and pickup details so a Woodstock or Crystal Lake resident can view their own pickup calendar online.
Noem also said the county’s longtime one-day…
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