University of Illinois Extension in Cook County and Village of Park Forest have teamed up to keep compostables out of the landfill. Drop off your yard/garden/kitchen waste to be composted and pick up a bucket of compost for your garden. Please BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket). Also, sign up for a chance to win a compost bin! Social distancing and face coverings required to participate in this FREE event.
When
Saturday, June 26, 2021
7am – 12pm CDT
Where
Parking lot at Forest Blvd and Liberty Dr.
Park Forest, IL 60466
Accepted Materials:
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Landscape waste
- Kitchen scraps such as eggshells, vegetable skins, and stems
Not Accepted Materials:
- Branches over 2” diameter
- Products containing oil
- Dressings
- Dairy
- Produce stickers
- Meat
- Bones
Help us reach our goal of collecting 5 tons of compostable material!
For event details: go.illinois.edu/CompostJune26
