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Homer Glen committee hears recycling and events updates; battery-collection law noted
Summary
Village arborist Jen briefed the committee on recycling-market shifts, electronics and battery collection programs (battery law effective dates noted). Staff announced Dark Sky Week proclamation (April 13–20), an Earth Day cleanup on April 25 and a rain-barrel sale (order deadline May 4).
Village arborist Jen provided an overview of recycling challenges and local collection opportunities, highlighting that markets shifted after 2017 and that certain materials remain difficult to process.
"It started January 1 for all batteries," Jen said regarding the new battery-collection program, and she added that a law will ban alkaline batteries from landfills starting Jan. 1, 2028.
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