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Ready for spring cleaning? Thinking about the 3R's: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE . Keep reading to learn how to get rid of your unwanted "stuff" and keep it out of the landfill. Or use these ideas in reverse to get items you could use .... and help someone else keep theirs out of the landfill.
Don't throw away clothes that are torn, or unwearable. Once you have made as many rags as you need, they can be recycled! DuPage County has partnered with eWorks and RewearAble to collect clothing and textiles for reuse and recycling. TheItems not able to be reused will be turned into cleaning/painting rags or reused in insulation, packing material and carpeting. RewearAble is a non-profit that provides sustainable employment for adults with disabilities. Drop off is at