Saturday, May 17, 2008

City Of Chicago - Environmental Resource Event, June 21st

Sometimes the city makes it hard to find about upcoming programs and projects, it seems even more so the case with green initiatives! So, Chicago Energy Consultants will be posting event information as we receive it for city events and programs.

UPDATE: New event info for 2008, please see this post!

Please see this page for more information on Environmental Resource Events (although the page is currently only has information for the April 19th, 2008 event).

Here is the email I received from the city regarding the next Environmental Resource Event:


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Dear Chicagoan:

Thank you for your interest in a Chicago Rain Barrel.

We had an overwhelming turn-out at our first rain barrel distribution as part of the Environmental Resource Event at DeVry University in April, selling over 350 rain barrels!

The next Environmental Resource Event will be:
Saturday, June 21
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th Street

Drop-off your:
hazardous household chemicals & paints
computers, cell phones, fax machines, scanners, keyboards
old or unused prescription & non-prescription medications
old gas can and/or gas-powered lawn mower

Pick-up your*:
(1) rain barrel** ($40 payable by check or money order only)
(1) compost bin** ($30 payable by check or money order only)
(1) free compact fluorescent light bulb
(1) free environmentally-friendly gas can (when you trade in an old one)
$100 rebate towards an electric or push mower (when you drop-off your old gas-powered mower)
*Available while supplies last, limit 1 per household.
**Available to City of Chicago residents only, proof of residency required at sale and available while supplies last.

We know there is demand out there, so if we have another opportunity before that we will let you know ASAP. Your email has been added to our contact list, so please stay tuned. Below are other opportunities to purchase a rain barrel in the area.

Thank you for your inquiry and interest in helping Chicago conserve water and manage stormwater.

Best,
The Chicago Rain Barrel Team
rainbarrel@cityofchicago.org
312-743-9283
www.cityofchicago.org/Environment

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