The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County is a local government agency that assists the region in waste reduction, recycling and garbage challenges.

Wheeling, IL
Joined October 2009
We learned so much from the ⁦@SWANCCTweets⁩ presentation! Reduce, reuse, recycle!
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Today @ilenviro stood with Rep. GongGershowitz, Commissioner Debra Shore, & local government, law enforcement, businesses, and substance abuse advocates to introduce the Illinois Drug Take-Back Act. #twill @jhg1969 @debrashore @ILRetail @lakecountyil @swalco @SWANCCTweets
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Learning about reducing, reusing, and recycling with @SWANCCTweets yesterday! We are very excited to take better care of our Earth 🌎
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We are ECSTATIC that you have that to work on sustainability in your lunchroom. Nice job - excited to collaborate with interns! Thank you @SWANCCTweets for your help. Go Catherine V. – at Park Ridge, IL
#MSHawkPride helping the Environmental Club launch our new cafeteria recycling station! @Maine_South #207now @maine_207
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Miss Theresa w/ @SWANCCTweets is teaching us all about Taking Care of Our Earth & Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. We learned it is important for our Earth that we reuse things over and over again. We also learned it is best to use a reusable water bottle. #D59Learns #D59Cares
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Miss Theresa from @SWANCCTweets helps our friends learn about Reduce, Reuse & Recycle and how that helps Earth. Here's an easy one we all can do- Be Nice, Use it Twice! #D59Learns #D59Cares
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“I should bring a sandwich tomorrow...maybe not a healthy sandwich...but at least it will be earth healthy!”— quote by an 8th grader making a reusable sandwich bag at #MakerSpace! Thankful for our sewing machine funded by @SWANCCTweets grant ‘17! #engageD64 #Sustainability
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All Natural Macadamia Nut Shell Fire Starters - no chemical after-taste! ow.ly/SNSHV #Natural
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According to the EPA, approximately 35 percent of the municipal solid waste is made up of paper and paperboard products. #recycle #paper
Only a week til #Recycling2015! Looking forward to a great Opening Keynote from @AdamMinter author of #JunkyardPlanet
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From Backyard Hoodies to Bionic Yarn #GlobalGoals huff.to/1KT9e9x via @SustainBrands' @dvlahov
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Reminder: Safely dispose of pharmaceuticals & OTC meds at 10th National Prescription Take-Back on 9/26 from 10am-2pm @ArlHtsPolice Station .
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25 Of The Best Space-Saving Design Ideas For Small Homes fb.me/6R2b1H9or
Get your hands off that mystery take-out container! Here’s what to do with food instead of throwing it in the trash. bit.ly/1JeOGCT
Want to Repurpose your K-Cups? Here are some great ideas! ow.ly/Sg3fu #DIY #Recycle #upcycle
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Students in Alabama will now learn about climate change in school thkpr.gs/3701183
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Join activists in #Beijing and say NO to hazardous chemicals in outdoor gear grnpc.org/Ig2DQ #Detox #Outdoor
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"There is no plan B because there is no planet B", says @UN chief bit.ly/1LXzleu Check out events at #CWNYC
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