2013 Recycling Extravaganza

• Organized and managed the Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza since 2003. The most recent event in fall 2012 collected over 30,000 pounds of recyclable materials.
• Recommended for approval by the Village Board, adoption of Municipal Electrical Aggregation utilizing 100% clean electric power for residential households. Approved by the Board, December 2012. As many as 96% of households are benefitting, with an estimated cost savings of 40% per household.
• Recommended for approval an aggressive Tree Preservation Ordinance. The Ordinance benefits included tree preservation initiatives such as prevention of diseases and tree mulching.
• Developed a residential leaf mulching initiative
• Recommended solar-powered trash compactors for the Central Business District
• Recommended to the Village Board to preserve, rather than commercially develop, Stacy’s Woods
• Hosted a Scout Earth Day Celebration and numerous other community outreach events
• Implemented a Commercial Recycling Award
• Recommended that the Village Board adopt the Cool Cities Initiative
• Recommended that the Glen Ellyn Plan Commission consider environmental safety and wildlife impacts from installation of sport lighting at Glenbard West High School.
• Submitted a report on asbestos risks from teardowns
• Established a rain barrel purchase program
• Recommended that the Village obtain an Earth Flat
• Recommended that the Village obtain a solar trash compactor for the Downtown Business District
• Created an EnviroLinks button on the Village website giving residents more direct access to local and regional environmental information sources

If you are interested in the activities of the Environmental Commission and would like to be a volunteer, please contact the Village Liaison at 630-469-5000

With the DuPage Water Commission raising its rates for the third straight year, Glen Ellyn residents have an opportunity to save a little money and make a positive impact on the environment. The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission has announced a $40 reimbursement program for the purchase of rain barrels.

Rain barrels are a simple, efficient, low-cost method for homeowners to collect and recycle mineral-rich and chlorine-free rain. Rain Barrels are priced around $80 and can be purchased at a variety of Glen Ellyn businesses. In order to be eligible for the reimbursement program, residents must provide proof of purchase and a photo of the rain barrel installed on their property.  The program also stipulates that the barrel be engineered to keep out mosquitoes.  Funds for the reimbursement of only 25 rain barrels have been allocated, so residents are encouraged to act fast should they be interested (one reimbursement per household permitted).

For additional information or questions on the Rain Barrel Reimbursement Program, please contact the Environmental Commission Staff Liaison, at 630-469-5000.  If you are interested in receiving reimbursement for a rain barrel, please submit the below application to the Village of Glen Ellyn Administration Department, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.          

• Rain Barrel Reimbursement Program - Information
• Rain Barrel Reimbursement Program - Application Form
• Rain Barrel Reimbursement Program - Press Release