The Village of Orland Park will host a free document shredding, electronics recycling and prescription drug take-back event from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 9, at Orland Square Mall, 288 Orland Square Dr., upper level near Texas de Brazil.
The event is a response to resident demand. After a July cleanup event, residents asked for more opportunities to safely dispose of electronics, medications and sensitive documents, Mayor Jim Dodge said.
“We’re glad to partner with our regional neighbors to bring these essential services directly to our community,” Dodge said.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Vice President Theresa Flynn, and Commissioners Yumeka Brown and Beth McElroy Kirkwood are co-hosting.
What you can bring
Accepted electronics include laptops, desktops, cables, calculators, cellphones, computer hardware, fax machines, printers and televisions. Each household is limited to one television.
Prescription medications must remain in their original containers. Hypodermic needles and liquid medications will not be accepted.
What to know
Services run until noon or until truck capacity is reached. Residents should arrive early.