Clean out your basement, closets and drawers, then bring your old eyeglasses, American flags, crayons and textiles to Bartlett Village Hall, 228 S. Main Street. Document shredding will be held at the Bartlett Avenue Metra lot on Saturday, 6/11 only.
Crayons
Monday, 6/13 to Friday, 6/17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and Saturday, 6/18 from 9 a.m. to noon
Crayons will be donated to SCARCE, where volunteers peel, sort and melt them to make “super crayons” for children with special needs.
American Flags and Eyeglasses
Monday, 6/13 to Friday, 6/17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and Saturday, 6/18 from 9 a.m. to noon
The village will collect worn American flags for proper disposal and used eyewear, which will be given to the Bartlett Lions Club.
Textile Recycling
Monday, 6/13 to Friday, 6/17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and Saturday, 6/18 from 9 a.m. to noon
Don’t use it? Don’t wear it? Don’t like it? The village with RewearAble, a clothing recycling program committed to helping people with developmental disabilities, will collect clothing, bedding and other household textiles in any condition. Acceptable: Clothing items, including tops, bottoms, socks, outerwear, accessories, paired shoes, suits, swimsuits. Household textiles, including sheets, towels, pillow cases, curtains, blankets. Please remove all hangers and any sharp objects. Ensure all items are in sealed plastic bags.