We are proud to share that Kay McKeen, SCARCE Founder and Executive Director, was recently appointed to the Statewide Materials Management Advisory Committee (MMAC) and chosen as co-chair of the Education and Outreach Subcommittee. The Illinois MMAC was created by the state legislature to advise the General Assembly on methods to reduce waste going to Illinois landfills. Kay represents the only non-profit chosen to serve on the MMAC thanks to her unparalleled experience in community recycling education and advocacy in Illinois. Learn more.

Can you believe SCARCE has been educating and saving resources in the service of people and our planet for 30 years now? Time flies when you're following your passion!

Are you hosting a Pumpkin Smash event this November? Register your site to be added to the map of locations on scarce.org.

Learn how to host a Pumpkin Smash in your community with our free guide. Updated fliers are also available for free download. More info.

Do you live or work in the East Branch watershed? DuPage County Stormwater Management is studying the East Branch of the DuPage River to identify needed water quality improvements and wants your input! Local residents, businesses and others may provide input via the County's Water Quality Collector App. Help protect clean water in eastern DuPage! More info.

Are all the items acceptable? How are you handling disposable gloves and masks? Due to the increased number of residents working from home and taking COVID precautions there has been a marked increase of non-recyclable items finding their way into the recycling bin. Don’t forget that gloves and masks should be placed in your bagged trash and placed in the garbage bin. Wondering if something is recyclable? Keep things simple and check out the DuPage County Recycling Bin webpage.

SCARCE's engaging environmental programs are now available for groups of all ages live via Zoom. Potential topics include clean water, zero waste, sustainable gardening, recycling, energy and more.

Contact us to discuss what we can do for your group.

Take this fun quiz from the Alliance for the Great Lakes to test your knowledge on native and invasive species found in the Great Lakes region. With over 3,500 species of plants and animals, you're bound to learn something new.

The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center at University of Illinois has info and resources on best practices to keep indoor building spaces healthy during COVID-19 and methods to mitigate their effect on energy use. Fill out their form to get more info and stay tuned for a webinar mid-August.

Are you going on more walks these days to relieve your cabin fever? Turn them into a #PickUp5 opportunity and help protect clean water! Bring along a pair of gloves and a bag to collect 5 pieces of litter along your route and properly dispose of them at home. Together, we can keep our planet healthy.

SCARCE is now accepting Arm & Hammer and Oxiclean pouches for recycling through Terracycle. Other brands or packaging are not accepted. Learn more.

Face masks: We are a drop off site for the DuPage Health Coalition Community Face Mask Project. Bring in your store-bought or handmade masks to help people in need.

Diapers: Disposable and cloth diapers in infant and adult sizes are accepted along with wipes and formula. This collection is in partnership with DuPage County Board Member Sheila Rutledge and Wayne Township Food Pantry.

Items are accepted during our donation hours Tuesday-Friday 9am-2pm.

We have opened at our new home in Addison and we are excited to welcome folks back! For safety, masks are required and there are capacity limits in place. Learn more about our operating hours and safety precautions.