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Recyclepalooza Returns April 25

Front Page News Posted on February 20, 2026

Poster for Recyclepalooza 2026Back by popular demand, Flossmoor's Recyclepalooza has returned to the spring season to help you with your spring cleaning!

This year's event will take place from 9 a.m.-Noon at the Parker Junior High School Lot on Saturday, April 25. Whether you're cleaning out your closets, garage or basement, this event offers a simple and impactful way for you to reduce your landfill waste and give used items a second life. Accepted items this year are:

  • Accessories, including: backpacks, belts, computer bags, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, purses, tote bags & wallets
  • American flags
  • Apparel, including: baby clothes, blouses, coats, dresses, formal wear, hats, jackets, jeans, pants, scarves, shirts, shoes, socks, suits, sweaters, swimsuits, ties & undergarments
  • Bicycles
  • Electronics / E-waste (TVs: $15 fee; Monitors: $10 fee - cash or card accepted)
  • Eyeglasses
  • Household items (no furniture), including: baskets, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, drapes, pillows, quilts, sheets, shower curtains, sleeping bags, sofa covers, towels & washcloths
  • Legos
  • Oral care products & packaging, used
  • Plastic bread tags
  • Pop tops
  • Prescription bottles, empty
  • Razors, used
  • Styrofoam, clean & dry
  • Toys, including: plastic, plus & stuffed
  • Travel-sized toiletries, new
  • Trophies & medals

Please pack like items together & label. Volunteers will unload your vehicle at this drive-through event. This event is sponsored by the Flossmoor Green Commission, Flossmoor School District 161 and Homewood Disposal.