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Sponsor the 2025 Illinois Circularity Conference

ILCSWMA, IRF, and SWANA request proposals for the 2025 Joint Conference & Trade Show.

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Illinois Recycling Champions Honored with National Award

Three of Illinois' most dedicated recycling and product stewardship advocates, all members of the Illinois Recycling Foundation, have been nationally recognized for their leadership and tireless efforts to advance sustainable materials management. Marta Keane of Will County Green, who also serves as the Secretary of the Illinois Recycling Association and is a former President of the Illinois Recycling Foundation, along with Walter Willis, Executive Director of the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO), and Christina Siebert, Executive Director of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), were presented with the prestigious "Local Leader" award by the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI).

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Illinois Recycling Foundation Hosts Exclusive Site Tour at General Kinematics Headquarters

On June 17, the Illinois Recycling Foundation (IRF) hosted a special industry site tour at the headquarters of General Kinematics, a global leader in material handling and vibratory processing solutions. The event brought together IRF members, municipal recycling professionals, sustainability advocates, and industry stakeholders for an in-depth look at cutting-edge recycling technology and innovation in action. Read More