Village, Partners for Parks Foundation Hosting Holiday Lights Recycling Drives

Don't just toss out old lights and extension cords — recycle them.

Bring old, unwanted or broken holiday lights to the Lisle Village Hall lobby, 925 Burlington Ave., where they will be collected and recycled. Lights will be accepted through Thursday, Feb. 28. The Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation will be collecting holiday lights at the Lisle Park District Recreation Center, Community Center, and Wheatstack – A Midwestern Eatery & Tap through Friday, Feb. 1. The donated holiday lights may be in any condition, as the wiring inside will be processed for scrap materials.

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Recycle Old Holiday Lights for a Great Cause

Officials said in last year's first light recycling drive, a total of 1,371 pounds of scrap was recycled.

After digging out the holiday lights, have you found some aren't working? The Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation will be collecting holiday lights at the Lisle Park District Recreation Center, Community Center, and Wheatstack – A Midwestern Eatery & Tap/River Bend Golf Club through Feb. 1. The donated holiday lights may be in any condition, as the wiring inside will be processed for scrap materials. The entire proceeds from processing the materials will be donated to the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation. The Foundation uses donated funds to enrich the quality of lives in the greater Lisle community by providing scholarship funding for recreation programs and helps to advance the mission of the Lisle Park District. Officials said in …

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Time to Give That IBM 5155 a New Resting Spot

Dispose of old computers, electronics and other waste on Sustainable Saturday, April 30, at Benedictine University.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that as many as three quarters of the computers sold in the United States are stockpiled in garages and closets. When thrown away, they end up in landfills or incinerators or are exported to Asia. To ensure that these items are properly disposed of or recycled, area residents are encouraged to bring their electronics and other waste materials to a special collection on Sustainable Saturday, April 30. Items will be collected from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the Dan and Ada Rice Center on the campus of Benedictine University in Lisle. The event is sponsored by Benedictine, the Village of Lisle and the School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (…

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Places to Go, Things to Do

Recycle Electronics, Ski 'Til Midnight, See "Aladdin Jr."

Here are some local entertainment options for the weekend.

Friday Entertainment: Maggie Speaks hits the Lodge at Four Lakes. Recreation: Want to ski at night? Four Lakes is offering a Midnight Madness session with $10 off lift tickets. Teens: The Lisle Park District hosts Junior High After Hours. Saturday Entertainment: The Breakfast Club performs at the Lodge at Four Lakes, while The Hat Guys take on Mullen’s. Environment: Recycle old electronics and batteries through the village. See a list of accepted items in the event details. Friday, Saturday and Sunday Entertainment: The Naperville Park District and Magical Starlight Theatre present “Aladdin Jr.” at Naperville North High School.   Next week our "Places to Go, Things to Do" column format will change slightly. Find our top five list of …

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