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Welcome to the Illinois Recycling Foundation

Promoting Recycling and Sustainability Across Illinois

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Stay informed about our latest initiatives, programs, and environmental impact across Illinois

2026 Illinois Circularity Conference Call for Proposals

2026 Illinois Circularity Conference

Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN!
Join us August 19–20, 2026 in Tinley Park. We are seeking abstracts for panels, case studies, and technical talks.

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CERA & Battery Stewardship Workshop

CERA & Battery Stewardship Workshop

Sponsored by the National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER) and The Battery Network, the workshop featured presentations from Illinois EPA's Kimberly Bottomley on CERA program fundamentals and 2027 legislative changes, NCER Executive Director Jason Linnell on Clearinghouse operations and the latest collection data, and more.

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Introducing Recycle Coach: Teach Residents to Recycle Right

The Illinois EPA and Recycle Coach have partnered to provide statewide access to digital tools—including search engines, calendars, and collection reminders—to help empower residents with hyper-local recycling information.

Ready to get started? Contact Liz Kunkle at lkunkle@recyclecoach.com.

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Thank You to Our 2026 Benefactors

We're grateful for the generous support of our partners who make our work possible

Helping Hands
Fortune Group
SMI